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03/05/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Skipping meals: Study says fasting can boost brain health, increase weight loss
Instead of aiming for eating three times a day, you should consider skipping a meal every now and then. This intermittent form of fasting activates genes that are associated with longer and healthier lifespans. Many animal studies have shown that fasting and other means of reducing calorie intake can prolong lifespans and alleviate diseases associated with advancing age. However, a lifestyle […]
02/27/2019
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By Edsel Cook
2 Commonly consumed vegetables in southern Nigeria found to prevent neurodegeneration
Many of the protective alkaloids produced by plants demonstrate beneficial effects for humans when cooked and consumed as food. A Nigerian study investigated the neuroprotective activity of the phytochemicals in editan (Lasianthera africana) and utazi (Gongronema latifolium), two edible plants that are widely cultivated in Africa. Support for this study came from Federal University of Technology […]
02/24/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Novel research raises prospects for large-scale production of algae-derived starch
Japanese researchers found the natural means by which a species of algae regulates its starch production. They believe this biological mechanism can be used to increase the starch content of algae, which would make it much more efficient and profitable to cultivate the tiny plant on an agricultural scale. Starch is not just the natural […]
02/15/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Prevent food spoilage with bald cypress essential oil
Egyptian researchers evaluated the antimicrobial, antifungal, and antibacterial properties of the essential oil of bald cypress (Taxodium distichum). They reported that the numerous bioactive compounds in the oil could help preserve food for longer periods by inhibiting the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Ain-Shams University provided support for the study. The researchers published their paper in the journal Industrial Crops and Products. An analysis […]
02/14/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Compound found in fish and vegetables found to protect hypertensive people from heart disease
Trimethylamine oxide is an organic compound present in fish- and vegetable-based foods. A rat model of hypertension showed that increasing the amount of this natural chemical could lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in hypertensive animals. The Medical University of Warsaw provided support for the study. The results were published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart […]
02/06/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Research confirms the healing potential of monk fruit on cancer patients
Monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii) is one of the stalwarts of traditional Chinese medicine that found new uses in modern times. Many studies are now confirming its therapeutic effectiveness against certain types of cancer. In the West, the fruit serves as an alternative sweetener that is much healthier than processed sugar. It is believed to decrease bad cholesterol and alleviate the symptoms of diabetes. […]
01/10/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Endocannabinoids: Molecules that are formed when your body metabolizes omega-3s inhibit cancer growth
Consuming foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids can protect your body from all kinds of diseases. A newly published study by Illinois-based researchers asserted the anti-cancer potential of a newly-discovered class of metabolic products derived from these nutrients. The potential anticancer molecules are called endocannabinoids. The body synthesizes them through natural means. As their name indicated, they are […]
01/06/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Acetic acid found in apple cider vinegar can help prevent obesity
Obesity is a growing health problem around the world. It is further aggravated by the increasing amounts of fats present in modern diets. Consuming apple cider vinegar could help prevent the onset of obesity. Japanese researchers used acetic acid found in the vinegar as an anti-obesity treatment for mice given fatty foods. They reported that […]
01/06/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Not just good for your heart, following the Mediterranean diet can reduce your risk of hip fractures, too
The older you get, the frailer your bones become. Older people are thus more prone to developing serious injuries. One of the most common and worst bone injuries is a hip fracture. Fortunately, you can manage the risk of this potentially debilitating injury to your hip bone. By eating the right foods, you could not only lower […]
12/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers look at the powerful effect of mulberry fruit extract on insulin sensitivity
Silkworms eat the leaves of mulberry trees to spin the cocoons that become precious silk. Likewise, humans can consume an extract made from the fruit of the white mulberry (Morus alba) to attenuate symptoms of diabetes. A Korean study asserts that the fruit supplement will improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin and reduce the effects of glycemia. […]
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