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10/04/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Alzheimer’s can be prevented with cranberry extract
According to a study published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, extract from Vaccinium macrocarpon (the North American cranberry) can be used to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers involved in the study observed the effects of cranberry extract on Caenorhabditis elegans (roundworm). For the study, researchers used cranberry extract (CBE), which is full of polyphenols, to delay paralysis […]
10/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Researchers look at ways to improve omega-3 levels in tilapia
According to a study, feeding fish flaxseed flour can boost their omega-3 fatty acid content. Research findings, which were published in Food Sci. Technol (Campinas), also showed that certain fish byproducts, which is often unused, can be processed via drying methods to improve food quality. Tilapia: food processing methods and its fatty acid content Data from a […]
10/01/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Tomato wastes show potential value as animal feed as they still possess a high nutritional content
We don’t usually give a second thought to the food waste that we produce when preparing or cooking food. However, according to a study, tomato wastes can potentially be used as animal feed because it is rich in nutrients. The tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is a popular vegetable, and as of 2014, more than 170 million tons […]
10/01/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A summary of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of bitter melon
According to a study published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, Momordica charantia (bitter melon) has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. The researchers involved in the study believe that M. charantia can be used to help treat patients with cancer or inflammation. Momordica charantia, commonly called bitter melon or bitter gourd, is a plant with potent biological activities. The plant […]
09/26/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Investigating the nutritional and antioxidant composition of tomato processing waste
A study published in CyTA – Journal of Food revealed that dried processing waste from tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) might have nutritional and bioactive compounds. The study evaluated the possibility of developing new alternatives so the byproduct could be recycled. In the study, testing revealed that the samples of dried tomato waste contained 42.1 g/kg ash, 524.4 g/kg crude fiber, 21.9 g/kg fat, and 176.2 g/kg […]
09/11/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Another white flour alternative: Plantain peel flour has high levels of dietary fiber
Plantains, or “cooking bananas,” are often used to create different dishes. But according to research published in CyTA – Journal of Food, flour made from plantain peel can be used as a healthier substitute for white flour. Unripe plantain pulp is rich in dietary fiber (DF), polyphenols, and resistant starch (RS). Producing unripe plantain flour to starch isolation […]
09/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Researchers study ways to make more nutritious maize snacks
A study published in Food Science and Technology reported that adding Amaranthus cruentus (amaranth) to Zea mays (maize/corn) can help boost the nutritional content of the latter. The researchers involved in the study, who are from various schools and universities in Africa, set out to determine if adding A. cruentus leaf powder can indeed boost the nutritional profile of maize-based snacks presented […]
09/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Prickly pear shows strong potential as an alternative treatment for diabetes
Prickly pear, which belongs to the cactus genus Opuntia, has flat, jointed, or segmented pads called cladodes (or nopales in Spanish). The plant bears pear-shaped fruits, called tunas, that mature on the cactus pads in early fall. Prickly pear is easy to cultivate since the pads can be removed from the plant and replanted to form new […]
08/30/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Intriguing study links physical contact with gut health – you share a similar microbiome as those you normally interact with
According to a study by researchers from the University of Oxford, there is “a direct link between physical contact and gut bacteria” in red-bellied lemurs. The scientists believe that their findings can be used to further research on human health and that the phenomenon is probably made possible “through ‘huddling’ behavior and touch.” Researchers from the […]
08/28/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Fighting colorectal cancer with gut health: Certain probiotic bacteria, combined with broccoli, found to prevent and reduce tumors
Broccoli has a lot of health benefits and is a known cancer-fighting food, but according to a recent study, combining the vegetable with engineered probiotics can help kill colorectal cancer cells. Even though the five-year survival rates for the earliest stages of colorectal cancer are “relatively good,” the later stages chances of survival decline as […]
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