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03/22/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Body composition effects of short-term fasting using lemon and honey
A multi-institutional team of researchers evaluated the short-term impact of honey and lemon on fasting. The study authors recruited 50 healthy participants between the ages of 18 to 29. Pre- and post-experiment body composition assessments were done using TANITA body composition analyzers SC-330, while lipid profiles were measured through BA-4545 semi-auto biochemistry analyzers. The participants […]
03/19/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Organic fertilizer alternatives: Composted chicken litter promotes sustainable agro-ecosystems with minimal nutrient leeching
The idea of nutrient loss is a common but troublesome problem that plagues all kinds of soils. Efforts have been made by a number of institutions to combat this issue, to varying degrees of success. Yet, as a team of researchers has demonstrated, the answer could very well lie in a tool widely used by […]
03/18/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Natural, inexpensive AND more effective: Phosphate rock confirmed to be an effective fertilizer for acidic soils
In western Kenya, the main economic activity is farming. This has, however, become increasingly difficult an endeavor in recent years due to deplorable soil conditions and pricey traditional fertilizers. Triple superphosphate (TSP), one of the most popular and widely used fertilizers, has to be imported from Moroccan mines, making it far too expensive for west […]
03/17/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
The security of our food and nutrition supply is compromised by pesticide residues, new science finds
The world is getting more connected by the minute – and with that comes our dependence on specific regions for certain food items. Take Brazil, for example. Thanks to its climate and geographical diversity, the country has slowly put its place on the map: What was once a country only known for sugar has become […]
03/17/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Health benefits of Coccinia grandis (L.) include antioxidant, antiglycation and insulinotrophic properties
A team of researchers from Bharathidasan University Constituent College for Women and Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science has found that the mature, unripe fruits of the ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis) have potential as a natural, anti-diabetic treatment and food. They attribute this to the antioxidant, anti-glycation and insulinotropic qualities of the fruit’s flavonoids […]
03/17/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
How organic soil amendments impact leeching of nutrients
Researchers from the USDA-ARS-Crops Research Lab sought to determine how soil nutrient loss could be reduced. In their study, published by the American Society of Agronomy, the authors believe that they have uncovered an effective and sustainable solution in broiler litter. The researchers used fresh and composted broiler litter. A portion of the broiler littler […]
03/16/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Green leaf membranes found to suppress hedonic hunger, promote appetite control, aiding in body weight reduction
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have uncovered the mechanisms through which thylakoids restrain the appetite and encourage satiety. According to their findings, published in Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, thylakoids can convince the brain that satiation has been reached, thereby curbing the desire to snack between meals. Thylakoids can impede pancreatic lipase even during […]
03/15/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
How pesticide residues are compromising the supply of food, nutrition
Researchers from the University of Sao Paulo in Piracicaba, Brazil, conducted a study that reviewed the impact of pesticide use on food security and human health. Brazilian agribusiness is one of the major activities of the country’s economy and has significant contributions to the gross domestic product (GDP). In order to remain competitive in the […]
03/15/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Evaluation of the economic impact and productivity performance of sheep grazing weeds in coffee plantations compared to pastures
A 2017 study published in Agroforestry Systems found that sheep could be utilized as a practical and beneficial method of controlling weeds at coffee plantations. Testing was conducted 40 days before coffee was harvested from a plantation in the municipality of Comapa in Veracruz, Mexico. The researchers used 32 male Pelibuey lambs that they divided […]
03/13/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Phosphate rock found to be an effective, affordable fertilizer for acidic soils in Kenya, with benefits for soil microbiology
According to the researchers behind a study, published in Biology and Fertility of Soils, phosphate rock could be a highly viable fertilizer for farmers in western Kenya. Compared to traditional fertilizers like triple superphosphate, phosphate rock is a more affordable and effective alternative. For 13 cropping seasons, fields that rotated between corn and bean crops […]
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