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News & Articles By Jessica Dolores
04/17/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Methylmercury measured in rice-based infant cereal; infant daily dietary intake estimation of methylmercury
Large amounts of methylmercury (MeHG) in rice-based infant cereal can create developmental issues in babies and children. This is the finding of a recent research published in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The research team studied 119 samples of infant cereals using a variety of grains bought from various regions in the U.S. and China. Rice cereals […]
04/16/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Yummier and juicier: Using natural fertilizers increases fruit yield and size
Do you want your farm or garden-grown fruits to become yummier and juicier? Use organic fertilizer, not chemical-based ones. A field experiment in a south farm in Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Manakkadavu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu in India showed that using acid lime as fertilizer resulted in the highest harvest of fruits per tree. Panchakavya, an […]
04/12/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
The medicinal properties and uses of West Indian lemongrass
A pot of lemongrass looks so ordinary that you won’t even give it a second look the way you would a flowering plant – its tall and slender leaves easily blend with its surroundings as if it doesn’t want to call attention to itself. However, you can’t help but pay attention to the tropical plant. Its […]
04/07/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Cultivated for more than 10,000 years, sweet potatoes have out-lived many civilizations they helped nourish
There aren’t many things that are older than our love for sweet potatoes. It’s been going on for over 10,000 years, and despite its unassuming looks, it is found in over 100 countries, where it has fed countless people the world over. Sweet potatoes have been domesticated since the prehistoric times, according to scientists. Records […]
04/04/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Women need a balance of omega 3s and omega 6s during pregnancy
Pregnancy is something all women should have the privilege of enjoying. It means having the power to nurture life, feel it grow, and see it come alive before a mother — and a father’s — unbelieving eyes. Not all women can enjoy this privilege, and responsibility, however. Some can’t conceive at all. Others suffer short-term […]
03/27/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Encapsulated fruit and vegetable juices found to improve inflammation, blood lipids, weight in the obese
A study by researchers at the University of Newcastle in Australia showed that encapsulated fruit and vegetable juice concentrate could affect the risk factors for chronic disease among overweight and obese adults. The results of the study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, were the result of a double-blinded, parallel, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in older adults. For the […]
03/26/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Using nutrition to manage different stages of Alzheimer’s disease
The occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease has grown significantly over the years. It now makes up a significant 50 to 70 percent of dementia syndromes. The disease, described as a continuous neurodegenerative disease that occurs in three stages – mild, moderate and severe – has become the subject of a recent study published in Nutrire which aims […]
03/24/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Polyphenols in wine found to improve mouth health
You’ve heard about how moderate amounts of red wine is good for the heart. Now, a new study says that red wine can be good for oral health as well. Compounds in red wine can reportedly keep bad bacteria from sticking to teeth and gums. This is the result of research published in the Journal of […]
03/24/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Obesity in preschoolers has increased dramatically, according to new data
That chubby little boy’s bulging cheeks may seem so irresistible. But do you know those cute cheeks may be more of a liability, not an asset? Take it from a lot of studies on obesity. Excess body fat in childhood is a red flag that mustn’t be ignored. Children whose body mass index (BMI) exceed the […]
03/24/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Obesity-induced systemic inflammation lowered by intake of encapsulated fruit and vegetable juice concentrate
Can encapsulated fruit and vegetable juice concentrate affect the occurrence of risk factors for chronic disease among overweight and obese adults? A study led by scientists from the University of Newcastle in Australia, which appeared in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, showed that it does. The double-blinded, parallel, randomized, placebo-controlled study on 56 adults aged 40 years […]
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