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04/07/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Study: Eating a handful of dark-colored berries can help prevent tooth decay
Berries are widely known as one of the best cancer-fighting foods, but did you know that they can also prevent tooth decay? A study published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences suggested that eating a handful of dark-colored berries, such as cranberries and blueberries, provide a protective effect against tooth decay. For the study, […]
04/05/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Natural pigments are a safer alternative to harmful artificial food colorings (AFCs)
A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found that natural pigments from yellow gardenia, curcumin, and red radish could be used as safer alternatives to harmful artificial food colorings (ACFs). The study examined the use of natural food colorants on dried tofu. Food coloring has been widely used to increase the […]
04/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Reishi mushrooms can reduce cholesterol, prevent cellular damage
Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) are red-varnished, kidney-shaped mushrooms popular in traditional Japanese and Chinese medicines. A recent study suggests that this type of mushroom can fight oxidative stress, lower cholesterol, and help prevent cancer. In the study, a team of researchers at Hunan Agricultural University in China looked at the effect of polysaccharides derived from […]
04/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Eating a high-fat Western diet increases your risk of colon cancer
Adhering to a high-fat diet has been proven to be harmful to health. A new study gives another reason why you should stop following this type of diet. Published in the journal Nutrition Research, the study found that it causes obesity, which in turn, contributes to the development of colon cancer. Colon cancer has been associated […]
04/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Study: Researchers improve fermented pumpkin-based drink to ensure survivability of probiotics, boost antihyperglycemic properties
A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found that a fermented pumpkin-based drink can be used as a probiotic carrier. The fermented drink may be used in managing hyperglycemia. Researchers at the Universiti Sains Malaysia in Malaysia and Yeungnam University in South Korea aimed to develop an optimum fermentation and composition […]
04/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Understanding the phytochemical and nutrient content of sweet potato flours from Vietnam
A study published in the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation suggested that flour made from Vietnamese purple-fleshed sweet potato can be used in various health food products, such as desserts, noodles, snacks, and more. In the study, the phytochemical and nutrient content of sweet potato flours from Vietnam were examined. Researchers at Naresuan University […]
04/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Scientists explore the antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic and anti-inflammatory properties of pointed gourd
A recent review published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found that pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica) has various biological activities that are beneficial to a person’s health. In the review, the team from Bangladesh analyzed the bioactive compounds in pointed gourd using scientific studies. Mainly found in tropical Asia, the pointed gourd is […]
04/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Researchers look at the cardioprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of maoberry
A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine concluded that maoberry (Antidesma bunius) contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. A team of researchers at Mahidol University in Thailand sought to determine the effects of maoberry, an antioxidant-rich tropical fruit, on oxidative stress and inflammation […]
04/02/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
The protective effects of walnuts against inflammation and neurodegeneration
A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that walnuts contain bioactive compounds that modulate microglial activation. This suggests that walnuts may help fight inflammation and neurodegeneration. Researchers at Tufts University hypothesized that whole walnut extract inhibits lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced microglial activation by regulating calmodulin expression through calcium ions. They tested their hypothesis by treating […]
04/02/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
High-fat diet linked to increased tumor growth
A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that obesity caused by a high-fat diet plays a role in tumor growth, particularly in colon cancer. In the study, researchers assessed the effects of a high-fat diet on colon cancer growth in a mouse model. There is increasing evidence that associates colon cancer with obesity. […]
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