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09/25/2020
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By Michael Alexander
“Vegetarian” fast food options are still full of fat, calories and sodium, caution health experts
A fast-food restaurant’s vegetarian offerings may not be as healthy as you might think. This is according to nutritionist Christina Crowder who noted that while some fast-food items may indeed feature “healthy” ingredients such as fresh vegetables, these are often smothered with salty sauces and served with sugary drinks. In addition, these are often accompanied by other […]
09/23/2020
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By Michael Alexander
It only takes one: Drinking at least one sugary drink a day increases your cancer risk
When it comes to beverages that increase your risk of cancer, it turns out that a glass of orange juice may be just as bad as a glass of soda. This is according to a new study, which found that sugary drinks – including 100 percent fruit juice – were “significantly associated with the risk […]
08/26/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists develop method to upcycle agricultural waste by creating soap from rice straw
A common agricultural byproduct may hold the key to natural, sustainable and environmentally-safe cleaning products, a new study has revealed. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Portsmouth in partnership with India’s Amity University and the Indian Institute of Technology, looked at the possibility of using rice straw as a non-toxic alternative ingredient for soaps […]
08/20/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Beijing selling tainted, heavy metal-laced fish to Kenya – report
Beijing is selling tons of fish containing high levels of toxins and heavy metals to Kenya, a leading Kenyan newspaper revealed in a study. According to Kenyan broadsheet The Nation, China has flooded the Kenyan fish market with high volumes of tilapia and other farmed fish for the past three years. This congestion, the paper said, […]
05/07/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Letting chickens get plenty of sunlight may help boost the vitamin D content of their eggs
Vitamin D is a nutrient needed by the body for the absorption of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. It belongs to a family of cholesterol-derived compounds and has two major forms: vitamin D2, also known as ergocalciferol, and vitamin D3, also called cholecalciferol. Vitamin D is also known by many as the “sunshine vitamin” because it is produced in the […]
04/25/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Experts: A balanced, optimal immune system is key to avoiding coronavirus
With COVID-19 still ravaging the entire world, medical experts have emphasized the importance of not just social distancing and proper hygiene, but also of a healthy, balanced immune system. The latter is especially important, according to Rafael Máñez, head of the intensive care unit at Bellvitge University Hospital, near Barcelona, Spain, because of COVID-19’s “severe” […]
04/24/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Research points to quercetin, zinc as natural coronavirus cures
As the world continues to reel from the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a plant-derived compound — quercetin — has captured the interest of two researchers looking for a potential cure for the deadly disease. Michel Chrétien, a researcher at the Clinical Research Institute of Montreal, and Majambu Mbikay of the University of Ottawa, […]
04/19/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Prevent diabetes and heart disease by cutting at least 300 calories every day, regardless of your BMI
Cutting the caloric equivalent of a pizza might help improve one’s biomarkers for metabolic syndrome such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This is according to recent findings by researchers from Duke University in North Carolina. The results of the study were […]
04/09/2020
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By Michael Alexander
A healthy lifestyle, plus ginger, can benefit those with liver disease
Aside from being a tasty and flavorful spice, ginger (Zingiber officinale) has another trick up its spicy sleeve: It may hold the key to treating liver problems, specifically, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). One of the most common liver diseases, NAFLD refers to a group of conditions wherein excess fat accumulates in the livers of […]
03/31/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Not just for athletes: Whey protein helps prevent loss of muscle mass, age-related weight gain and heart disease among the elderly
As it turns out, whey protein supplements aren’t just for professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts – they’re also beneficial for aging individuals as well. This is according to a compilation of studies that revealed that regular intake of whey protein can have beneficial effects on people over the age of 60. As detailed in individual […]
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