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01/14/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Grapes: Versatile fruit with health benefits
Grapes are berries that grow on a vine. Because of their versatility, variety and portability, grapes are popular all over the world. More than 72 million tons of grapes are grown annually around the globe – more than bananas, oranges or apples. Grapes can be crimson, black, dark blue, yellow, green, orange and pink. They grow in […]
09/10/2021
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By Zoey Sky
6 Reasons to eat more reishi mushrooms, a superfood that boosts your immune health
In Eastern medicine, reishi mushrooms are used to treat various health complaints. According to several studies, this unique superfood also offers many benefits, such as improving your immunity and boosting your heart health. Reishi or lingzhi mushrooms contain compounds like peptidoglycans, polysaccharides and triterpenoids that all contribute to the superfood’s many health benefits when consumed fresh […]
09/07/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Study: Adding pomegranate peels to macaroni may improve antioxidant content, lower cholesterol levels
Pasta often gets a bad rap for being a carb-heavy food. But a recent study shows that fortifying it with pomegranate peels can improve its dietary fiber and antioxidant content. In their report, researchers from Taif University in Saudi Arabia evaluated macaroni fortified with pomegranate peels for nutritional value and taste. Pomegranate peel-fortified macaroni helped reduce cholesterol markers […]
08/10/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Coffee bean extracts contain anti-inflammatory compounds that can help fight chronic disease
Coffee bean extract contains anti-inflammatory compounds that can help fight chronic health problems, according to a study published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Autonomous University of Madrid treated fat cells of mice with water-based extracts from coffee bean skins. The researchers found that the phenolic compounds, protocatechuic acid […]
05/20/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Prevent aging-related changes and oxidative stress with antioxidant walnuts and chokeberries
Juglans regia, commonly known as walnut, is one of the most widely used culinary nuts in modern kitchens. Although many people consider walnuts to be nuts, they are actually the seeds of stone fruits (drupes) produced by the J. regia tree. Walnuts originated in the Mediterranean region and in Central Asia, but because of their many uses, […]
04/14/2021
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By Joven Gray
Here are 7 reasons to love dark chocolate
Chocolate comes in many forms: dark chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, unsweetened chocolate – even milk chocolate. But if you’re looking for the healthiest chocolate among the bunch, look no further than dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is made up of around 50 to 90 percent cocoa solids and no milk solids. This gives dark chocolate the advantage of having […]
04/01/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the combined antioxidant effects of Juglans regia (walnut) and Aronia melanocarpa (chokeberry)
South Korean researchers evaluated the combined antioxidant effects of a Juglans regia (walnut) and Aronia melanocarpa (chokeberry) in a d-galactose-induced aging model. They reported their findings in an article published in Nutrition Research. Many studies link cellular damage to the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and aging. D-galactose, a reducing sugar, is said to cause aging-related changes and […]
02/26/2021
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By Joven Gray
Healthy habits: 6 Reasons to drink more lemon water
Sugary drinks have become a standard part of the diet of many Americans. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 2011 and 2014, six in 10 American youth and five in 10 American adults drank a sugar-sweetened beverage on any given day. Unfortunately, studies have linked the frequent consumption of sweetened beverages to serious […]
02/03/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Enhancing the drought-tolerance of rice with natural plant compounds
In this study, researchers at Hiroshima University examined the effectiveness of vanillic acid (VA) and p-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHBA) at increasing the drought-tolerance of rice cultivars, as well as their levels of beneficial compounds. Their findings were published in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. For their experiment, the researchers used two rice cultivars, one drought-tolerant (Q8) and […]
11/16/2020
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By Michael Alexander
The master antioxidant: Boost your intake of glutathione to lower your risk of some chronic health issues
If there’s an antioxidant the body needs more of, it’s glutathione. An antioxidant produced in cells, glutathione is composed largely of the amino acids glutamine, glycine and cysteine. Glutathione benefits the body by neutralizing free radicals, supporting the immune system and detoxifying the liver. It’s for these reasons that many experts call it the “master antioxidant.” Despite […]
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