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News & Articles By Melissa Smith
09/01/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Fermented green coffee has potent anticancer effects thanks to chlorogenic acid and surfactin
On their own, green coffee beans exhibit antioxidant benefits, but a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food suggests that fermentation further enhances the beans’ health benefits. South Korean researchers from Dankook University, Korea University, Jungwon University, Hyejeon College, and Kangwon National University School of Medicine found that the antioxidant effects of chlorogenic acid and […]
08/31/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Compounds in citrus fruits and orange juice found to improve gut health
Taking care of your gut is important for supporting your overall health. One of the ways to improve gut health is to consume orange juice and other citrus fruits, according to a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. In this study, a team of researchers from Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) and the […]
08/29/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Clinical trials reveal the effects of daily consumption of orange juice on blood lipids and gut flora
A team of researchers from Sao Paulo State University and the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil evaluated the effects of daily orange juice consumption on blood lipids, lipids, and gut flora. They published their findings in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Gut microbiota can be improved by consuming bioactive compounds like hesperidin and naringin, […]
08/28/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Determining chlorogenic acid content present in commercial green coffee extracts
A review published in the Journal of Medicinal Food looked at the bioactive compounds in commercial green coffee and its extracts. This study was conducted by researchers from the University of Scranton and Marywood University. The use of dietary supplements for weight loss has gained traction in recent years as they appear to be a safer […]
08/21/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Essential oil of pomelo, a citrus fruit similar to grapefruit, is easily altered by heat and oxygen
Essential oils are used for aromatherapy, a form of healing. These oils must be stored properly to maximize their benefits. In a study published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research, researchers found that heat and oxygen could affect the aromas and volatile compounds of pomelo (Citrus maxima) essential oil. Also known as Chinese grapefruit, […]
08/19/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Another of avocados’ superpowers: Resisting the effects of leukemia
The popularity of avocados has risen in recent years – not only because they are delicious, but because they are highly nutritious superfoods. One of the many health benefits they offer is their ability to ward off cancer. Avocados contain avocatin B, which is a compound found to fight against a type of leukemia called […]
08/10/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Investigating the efficacy of bioconverted mulberry leaf against diabetes
A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked at the effects of bioconverted mulberry leaf extract against diabetes in cells and animals. This study was conducted by researchers from Chungnam National University in South Korea. Bioconversion is the process of producing active ingredients from natural products using microorganisms or enzymes. In […]
08/01/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Comparing nutrition and health benefits: Rice vs. Quinoa
Quinoa and rice are often compared to each other, but they are different in more ways than one. For starters, quinoa is a seed, whereas rice is a grain. Many people confuse quinoa as a grain because it is cooked and consumed like one. But which is better for your health? Nutritional differences Rice and quinoa […]
07/29/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Regulations to curb junk food ads targeting children are FAILING, says WHO report
Junk food companies are taking advantage of the regulatory loopholes to advertise their unhealthy products to millions of children online, adding fuel to the childhood obesity epidemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) urges authorities to take more effective measures to limit marketing strategies by these companies – which range from online games to viral social […]
07/28/2019
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By Melissa Smith
It’s time we categorized obesity as a contagious disease
It may not be a virus, but obesity can spread from person to person. A study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggested that obesity can spread through communities like a social contagion. The study found that moving to an area with a high rate of obesity can increase your risk of becoming obese yourself, because you […]
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