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News & Articles By Divina Ramirez
05/18/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Blueberries are more effective at killing cancer than radiotherapy
Blueberries are one of the richest natural sources of antioxidants. Current research suggests that one of these antioxidants can effectively inhibit cancer cell growth. Published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a groundbreaking study found that an antioxidant in blueberries called pterostilbene can prevent radiation-induced cancer cell growth and tumor formation in the liver. The repercussions […]
05/15/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Scientists say barley is a promising laxative and functional food against constipation
According to a recent study published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, fermented barley extract is a promising laxative agent and natural remedy for spastic constipation. After investigating its effects in constipated rats, South Korean researchers reported that fermented barley exhibits antioxidant, gastroprotective and immunostimulatory properties that make it a powerful functional food ingredient against spastic constipation. Constipation: […]
05/12/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Which dietary supplements help fight cancer?
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. According to recent reports from the World Health Organization (WHO), about one in six deaths around the world is due to cancer. That said, cancer is a preventable disease. Prevention is also the most cost-effective long-term approach to cancer. And even if cancer cells have begun […]
05/07/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Drinking a cup of coffee daily can help reduce liver cancer risk
People who drink coffee every day are less likely to develop liver cancer, according to a recent review. Published in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, it revealed that people who drink at least one cup of coffee a day have a 20 percent reduced risk of liver cancer than those who do not drink coffee at all. Although […]
05/07/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Apples contain about 100 million bacteria, but organic apples are still good for gut health and the environment
A recent study in Frontiers in Microbiology showed that apples can contain as many as 100 million bacterial cells – and that organic apples contained more beneficial bacteria than conventional or store-bought ones. The study also showed that store-bought apples not only lacked these beneficial bacteria, these also harbored bacteria strains that are known pathogens. Gut bacteria help improve health and […]
05/05/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Animal study findings suggest a diet rich in omega-3s may help delay the spread of breast cancer cells
A diet rich in fish oil can inhibit the spread of breast cancer cells in vivo, according to a recent study. The report, published in Clinical & Experimental Metastasis, established that omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in fish oil, exhibit protective effects against aggressive breast cancer cells. The researchers also found that omega-3 fatty acids also […]
05/03/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Blueberries offer a variety of health benefits — add heart-healthy to the list
Blueberries are some of the healthiest fruits you can eat. According to a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating blueberries helps improve cardiometabolic function. Researchers looked at the benefits of regular blueberry consumption and found that eating a one-cup serving of the fruit daily helped relax stiff arteries, reduce cholesterol levels and minimize the risk of […]
04/30/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Prevent osteoporosis and boost bone health with vitamin E
Vitamin E is usually touted as a skin-healthy micronutrient capable of reviving dull and dry skin. But this essential vitamin also plays a vital role in the prevention of osteoporosis later in life. According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, high levels of alpha-tocopherol, the form of vitamin E recognized to […]
04/29/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Older adults enjoy the heart-healthy benefits of beetroot juice more than younger adults, study says
Packed with essential nutrients like iron, potassium and vitamin C, beetroot is steadily gaining popularity as a heart-healthy superfood. A recent study showed that consumption of beetroot juice led to improved heart and brain functions in both young and old adults. The study, published in Nutrients, also revealed that beetroot juice improved certain biomarkers for heart disease […]
04/28/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Done correctly, a plant-based diet full of “real” food can help PREVENT diabetes
Plant-based diets are generally healthy and provide a lot of benefits. Now a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that a plant-based diet can lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes by 23 percent. A team of researchers from Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston found […]
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