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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 […]
08/20/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Flavonoid-rich elderberry provides immune support via a microbial reaction in the gut microbiota
New research adds to the growing body of evidence highlighting the efficacy of elderberries in improving the immune system. These recent conclusions have enabled companies to offer “new avenues of approach” to their consumers and potential customers. In the past few years, there has been a deluge of proof that links polyphenolic ingredients to “improved measures […]
08/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Cooperative weed management: Managing herbicide-resistant weeds
While farmers aren’t giving up the fight against weeds, it looks like they’re slowly running out of options. Waterhemp, a weed that affects corn and soybean crops, has “developed resistance to multiple herbicide modes of action,” usually in the same plant. Farmers who have been using the latest recommendations for tank mixtures are still losing against the […]
08/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Familiarity with a variety of healthy foods through the early years leads children to good eating habits later
For parents, encouraging children to eat healthier can be a daunting task, especially if their little ones are very picky. According to a review paper, the best way to remedy this is to introduce your children to different kinds of diets and an assortment of healthy food. Don’t be discouraged if your kids refuse to […]
08/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Carotenoids and omega-3s are crucial for healthy eyes, one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body
Foods rich in carotenoids aren’t the only things that can boost eye health, according to Dr. John Paul SanGiovanni, a federally funded researcher who specializes in the topic. It looks like foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids are also beneficial for optimal vision. SanGiovanni is the chief of the unit on Genetics in Nutritional Neuroscience in […]
08/10/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Scientists make a pizza that can fight cancer
A lot of people love pizza, a guilty pleasure that is usually full of fat, refined carbohydrates, and sodium. However, at Don Peppe pizzeria, some lucky diners had the chance to try a unique “life-prolonging” pizza. The Pizza Pascalina was served to eager customers at the Napoli Pizza Village last June. It was a dish created using […]
08/09/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Food science study: Flour made from plantain peels a great source of dietary fiber
A study published in CyTA – Journal of Food reported that plantain (Musa paradisiaca L.) peels are rich in dietary fiber. According to the authors, flour can be produced using plantain peel and this flour can be a great source of dietary fiber. To obtain the plantain flour, researchers used the peel from plantains (Musa paradisiaca […]
08/01/2018
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By Zoey Sky
People are confused by contradictory messages regarding food and health: Shifting attitudes are changing the food market
While there are those who claim that consumers aren’t making a conscious effort to have healthier lifestyles, a study has determined that this could actually be caused by conflicting data about food and nutrition. If you’re like other consumers, you’ve probably Googled the answers to your questions about health and nutrition. But we don’t always […]
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