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03/16/2020
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By Michael Alexander
A closer look at the fat-fighting abilities of coffee
Here’s some news that’s sure to wake you up: A new study suggests that your cup of joe does more than just energize you for the day – it could be causing your body to burn fat. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the study, conducted by researchers at the University of Nottingham, in the […]
03/11/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Researchers find that hormonal compounds in beer could give feminine traits to alcoholic men
Ease up on the beer, gentlemen — it might trigger breast growth in your bodies. This is due to the presence of chemical compounds in the alcoholic drink, called phytoestrogens, which are linked to the development of female physical traits, such as the development of breasts. Categorized as endocrine disruptors because of their ability to […]
03/08/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Sweet with a hint of herbicides: Almost 99% of Canadian honey contains trace levels of glyphosate
Honey products are not made equal. For instance, a report published in the Food Additives and Contaminants journal revealed that honey from Canada is often contaminated with a toxic herbicide. Agri-Food Laboratories and the Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry performed an analysis on 200 random samples of honey in Canada — and the results […]
03/08/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Reasons to add nutritious red lettuce to your diet (plus a delicious smoothie recipe)
If you’re looking to add a bit more color — and nutrition — into your diet, then give red leaf lettuce a try. Also known as the “Lollo Rossa,” “New Red Fire Lettuce,” or the “Red Sails Lettuce,” red leaf lettuce is a red or purple-colored cultivar of Lactuca sativa. Aside from its bold, arresting […]
03/02/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Exploring the ”gut-heart” connection: Can heart failure be treated by boosting gut microbiota health?
As it turns out, dietary fiber isn’t just good for the digestive system — it’s also good for the heart. This is according to Cristiane Mayerhofer of Oslo University Hospital in Norway, who proposed that heart failure patients who consume more dietary fiber tend to have healthier gut bacteria. A healthy gut microbiota is associated with […]
02/27/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Honey supply chain COLLAPSES as China’s beekeepers locked down due to coronavirus pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has claimed another victim — the honey industry. Travel restrictions have been enacted across China, as a preventive measure against the spread of the new, dreaded disease. The restrictions, which some have decried as “hardcore,” include sealing off roads and implementing approval systems for interregional transportation. Other containment measures include shutting down public […]
02/23/2020
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By Michael Alexander
2 Servings of yogurt per week reduces risk of pre-cancerous bowel growths in men
Here is some good — and delicious — news: Men who are looking to reduce their risk for colorectal cancer may benefit from adding more yogurt to their diets. In a recent study published on the medical journal Gut, researchers from the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri, found […]
02/20/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Consuming fatty fish free from environmental pollutants can help lower risk of Type 2 diabetes
There’s a good reason why oily and fatty fish are considered some of the best foods to add to your diet: they’re not only packed with essential nutrients, they’re also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are considered to be the healthy kind of fats, unlike the artery-clogging saturated fats in most meats […]
02/02/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Research determines that following the Mediterranean diet helps reduce liver fat and minimizes obesity risk
Those looking to lower their hepatic fat deposits may be better off trying a low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet over a low-fat one, according to researchers. In a study published in the Journal of Hepatology, researchers from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel, together with teams from the U.S. and Germany, found that the Mediterranean […]
01/29/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Sun-exposed oyster mushrooms boost TB patients’ vitamin D levels, immune response
Despite the advancements in medication and the increased availability of antimicrobial treatments, tuberculosis (TB) still remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases in low income countries today, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) who noted in its 2019 Global Tuberculosis Report that the disease infected over 10 million people in 2018, of which around 1.5 million died. […]
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