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01/29/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Adding dried plums to diet can improve nutrient consumption in overweight adults
In this study, researchers from San Diego State University looked at whether snacking on dried plums can reduce, even prevent, risk factors for chronic disease in relation to refined carbohydrate snacks. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Studies have shown that including carbohydrate- or fructose-rich foods, in particular, fruits, in a person’s diet can reduce […]
01/28/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Anti-hypercholesterolemic and antioxidant properties of rice bran oil
In this study, researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand looked at whether rice bran oil can improve antioxidant activity for patients with hyperlipidemia. They published their findings in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Previous research has shown that rice bran oil can help lower lipids and oxidative stress, due to its monounsaturated fatty acid and gamma-oryzanol […]
01/28/2020
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By Ralph Flores
FDA finds cancer-inducing “forever chemicals” in common grocery foods
People looking to buy their favorite foods at grocery stores could also be getting “worrisome” chemicals on the side, according to food-test results released by the Food and Drug Administration. In the report, the regulators discovered that grocery store meats and seafood, and off-the-shelf chocolate cake contained substantial levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or […]
01/27/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Lifestyle and diet go “hand-in-hand” when it comes to beating Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is a burden in many areas around the world. In its latest data, the World Health Organization revealed that over 400 million people worldwide suffer from the debilitating disease – a whopping 400 percent increase from numbers recorded in the 1980s. In the U.S., around 30 million, or nearly one in 10 Americans, have diabetes, with at least 7.2 […]
01/26/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Does “bad cholesterol” have a role in early-onset Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic illness that robs a person of his memory and thinking skills. In the US, as many as five million adults suffer from this debilitating illness, with most symptoms appearing after age 60, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, there are some cases where people develop symptoms of the […]
01/24/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Study: Natural alternatives can be used in place of harmful chemical herbicides
Scientists have created natural weedkillers using commonly grown plants. In their study, published in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, a team from the University of Samarra in Iraq explored the potential of three plants — oleander (Nerium oleander), olives (Olea europaea) and castor (Ricinus communis) — as natural alternatives to commercial weedicides. A natural way to deal with […]
01/23/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Exploring the use of natural products as alternatives to chemical herbicides
Researchers from the University of Samarra in Iraq looked at the potential of plant extracts as natural alternatives to herbicides. They published their work in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine In agriculture, weeds are a significant factor when it comes to determining production. Current practices for managing weeds often include synthetic weedicides, which negatively affect the […]
12/19/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Can eating salmon milt boost brain function?
Researchers from Kanazawa University in Japan have suggested the use of salmon milt to improve brain function in healthy individuals. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Studies have shown that salmon milt extract has antioxidant potential and is a rich source of nucleic acids. Despite its ability to improve brain function in animal […]
12/12/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Researchers look at the ability of cordyceps to “burn” fat in the liver
Extracts from the medicinal mushroom Cordyceps militaris can potentially be used to prevent — even reverse — nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one of the most prevalent forms of liver disease among American adults. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers from South Korea investigated whether C. militaris can regulate lipogenesis in the liver. Lipogenesis […]
12/06/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Over 900 products contain E171, a harmful food additive that can cause IBS and even cancer
A recent study revealed the hidden dangers of titanium dioxide (TiO2), an additive found in foods and medicines. Researchers from The University of Syndey (USYD) and other universities in Australia investigated whether TiO2 — an agent used in over 900 food products — can negatively impact human health. “If there was a reason for using the titanium dioxide in food, I would […]
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