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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
12/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Vegans can improve their omega-3 levels by taking non-animal forms of DHA
Vegan and vegetarian diets are known for being free from any animal products – which can be a double-edged sword. In particular, certain nutrients such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are difficult to obtain, as fish is one of the primary sources of this fatty acid. A systematic review of literature in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary […]
12/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
A delicious fruit that benefits diabetics: The bush grape
Grapes are inarguably the most popular members of the Vitaceae family, thanks to its economic value and multiple health benefits. However, that doesn’t mean that other species of plants under the Vitaceae family are less than grapes, especially in terms of health benefits. A study led by researchers from Haluoleo University and Indonesian Muslim University of Makassar found that […]
12/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Nutmeg exhibits powerful anti-diabetes properties, concludes study
Nutmeg isn’t just for pumpkin spice and eggnogs. In a study, researchers from the Institute of Chinese Materia Medica found that the spice — which has a botanical name of Myristica fragrans — can be used to improve blood clotting and even prevent diabetes. Researchers from the Institute of Chinese Materia Medica looked at the effects of nutmeg in promoting blood […]
12/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Ozone is a safer and greener alternative to toxic insecticides
People who are looking for natural alternatives to synthetic insecticides need not look any further than a gas found in the atmosphere. In a recent study, researchers from the Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado in Venezuela suggest using ozone, a naturally occurring gas in the stratosphere, to get rid of insect pests. Their findings, which appeared in the […]
11/30/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Get rid of your gastric ulcers NATURALLY with snake gourd
Research has found that snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina), a plant common to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, has gastroprotective activity, which can prevent damage caused by conditions such as gastric ulcer and similar conditions. In the study, the team from Sri Lanka looked at two things: The mechanism behind the plant’s ability to protect […]
11/28/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Nutmeg shows promise as a natural coagulant and antidiabetic agent
Researchers from the Institute of Chinese Materia Medica have found that nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) can be used to promote blood clotting and prevent diabetes. The study was published in the Journal of Medical Food. For the study, the authors investigated the procoagulant properties of M. fragrans, including the underlying effect behind the process. To determine its ability to […]
11/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Pomegranate juice could be the key to lowering bad cholesterol levels
In the U.S., fall is also the time for pomegranates. While it’s known for its delicious “seeds” (which are technically called arils), it’s mostly known for being labor-intensive as the cracking open a pomegranate requires both patience and skill. Still, that shouldn’t be a reason to stop you from getting those delicious seeds, as German […]
11/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Aged garlic extract found to be beneficial for people with high cholesterol levels
Aged garlic has been found to reduce the effects of lipid oxidation and oxidating stress, according to a study in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The study, led by scientists from Nanyang Polytechnic, compared the biological effects of raw and aged garlic extracts using a clinical trial of hypercholesterolemic individuals. There is limited information when it comes to the […]
11/17/2018
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By Ralph Flores
A common additive in food and drinks found to raise your blood pressure
If people can have too much of a good thing, imagine the dangers that come from of having too much of a bad thing. That’s exactly what researchers from the University of Basel found in their recent study, which appeared in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. In their study, they found that consuming […]
11/17/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Eating pasta made from oat powder is a delicious way to increase fiber intake
Pasta has earned a bad rap for being high in carbs and ruining many a diet. New research, however, suggests that oat powder could make this often maligned food source a little healthier. Fortifying pasta with high-fiber oat powder and drying it using a vacuum oven can improve its dietary fiber and cooking quality, researchers […]
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