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News & Articles By Frances Bloomfield
06/02/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
The hidden health dangers of microwave popcorn
When it comes to snacking, popcorn is usually thought of as one of the healthier snacks out there. It’s low in calories, rich in antioxidants, and offers a satisfying way to get your daily fill of whole grain goodness. But that’s if you opt for plain, air-popped popcorn. According to LiveScience.com, microwave popcorn is anything […]
04/25/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Plant-based DHA found to adequately meet nutritional needs for vegans and vegetarians
Adhering to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle has both benefits and drawbacks. One such drawback is the lack of reliable docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) sources. This omega-3 fatty acid is usually obtained from animal products, with fatty fish and seafood having the most abundant DHA content. As such, vegetarian and vegan populations are often unable to consume […]
04/23/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
High phosphate intake, typical in moist food formulations, can damage kidney function in cats, study finds
Excessive phosphate intake can harm the kidneys of cats, a new study has revealed. According to researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet, too much phosphate can impede kidney function and may be partially responsible for the high occurrence of chronic kidney disease among older cats. To arrive at this conclusion, the researchers placed 13 healthy adult cats on a […]
04/21/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
How much poop do you poo-duce in your lifetime? Check out these shocking figures
How much poop will you produce in your lifetime? It may not be a question you’ve mulled over, but it’s one that has definitive answers. A normal person will put out an average of 14 to 17 oz (or 400 to 500 g) of poop everyday, at a rate of roughly 0.8 in (two cm) […]
04/08/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Crop productivity and food security threatened by herbicide-resistant super weeds
A collaborative effort between various institutions in the United Kingdom has revealed that herbicides have lost their effectiveness in controlling the weeds that damage food crops. According to the study authors, this due primarily to the fact that these plants have grown resistant to chemicals. About 70 farms across England were sampled for black-grass populations, […]
04/06/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
The Japanese have developed a crop-saving robotic wolf to scare off wild boars
Japan is home to almost one million wild boars. These animals are known to gorge themselves on rice, chestnuts, and potatoes, which has brought them into conflict with farmers. But they can only do so much to protect their crops and themselves from the near-fearless beasts. Fortunately, help is on the way, and it comes […]
03/28/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Breaking down diabetes: Researchers have identified FIVE types of diabetes that should each be treated differently
For the longest time, diabetes has been divided into two classifications: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Yet, as a new study has demonstrated, it may not be as simple as that. The study, which was published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, suggests that diabetes comprised five clusters, with Type 2 diabetes comprising four different […]
03/25/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Levels of health-promoting fatty acids are higher in milk from grass-fed cows
Grass-fed cattle are regarded as healthier than grain-fed, but can the same be said of milk coming from grass-fed cows? That’s a question that numerous researchers from different universities sought to answer. What they found confirmed what grass milk farmers had been telling them for years: Grass-fed cows did indeed produce more nutritious milk. Specifically, […]
03/24/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Potatoes GOOD for diabetics? Study finds prebiotic from potatoes actually reduces insulin resistance
Diabetics and pre-diabetics are often told to avoid potatoes due to being relatively high on the glycemic index (GI). But, as a new study demonstrated, potatoes may actually be more beneficial than detrimental. MSPrebiotic, a natural, digestion-resistant starch made from potato (Solanum tuberosum) extract was found to have a positive impact on gut microbiota and […]
03/23/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Short term lemon honey juice fasting can be an effective way for healthy individuals to reduce BMI, fat levels in the blood
Lemon, honey, and fasting: For some people, these words will look anything but connected, but these three, when combined, have been touted to be effective for weight loss, alcoholic liver disorders, and many other health conditions. Their short-term effects on lipid profile and body composition, however, are less known. Researchers from the SDM College of Naturopathy […]
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