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01/04/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
A dynamic duo: Researchers find that an olive oil and veggie combo could explain the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet is a popular diet revolving around the consumption of traditional Mediterranean foods like fish, olive oil, fruits and vegetables. This particular diet boasts a variety of health benefits that all contribute to improving overall health, including improving heart health, helping in weight loss, adjusting metabolism and supporting gut health. While many of […]
10/14/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Can green tea and carrots restore working memory in dementia patients?
Researchers from the University of Southern California found a promising way to restore working memory in people with dementia. In their study, which was published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, they found that compounds in green tea and carrots might reverse Alzheimer’s-like symptoms. For the study, the researchers examined the effect of green tea […]
07/29/2019
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By Stephanie Diaz
Green tea and carrots could reverse dementia, restore memory
A new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry suggests that carrots and green tea contain compounds which can reverse the symptoms Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Southern California investigated the effects of two compounds, namely, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and ferulic acid (FA), on mice that have been genetically modified to develop Alzheimer’s disease. EGCG is a compound […]
06/13/2019
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By Chloe Divino
The neuroprotective and anti-apoptotic properties of white sesame flour
In this study, researchers from Gifu University in Japan showed that defatted white sesame seed flour has neuroprotective and anti-apoptotic properties. Their findings about the bioactivity of water-soluble fractions purified from defatted sesame seed flour were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Defatted sesame seed flour is a byproduct of oil extraction and is considered a waste product. In their […]
04/16/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Researchers document the nutrient content, phytochemical properties of sweet potato flour
Flours made from Vietnamese purple sweet potato may be a great alternative to white flours. A new study looked at the phytochemical and nutrient content of flours made from Vietnamese purple sweet potato and found that they are a good source of anthocyanins and phenolic compounds. Researchers at Naresuan University in Thailand and Nong Lam University […]
04/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Understanding the phytochemical and nutrient content of sweet potato flours from Vietnam
A study published in the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation suggested that flour made from Vietnamese purple-fleshed sweet potato can be used in various health food products, such as desserts, noodles, snacks, and more. In the study, the phytochemical and nutrient content of sweet potato flours from Vietnam were examined. Researchers at Naresuan University […]
10/10/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Set of studies reveal what happens to the cancer-fighting phenolic acids in corn when they are processed
Do you like having cornflakes for breakfast? It may not be the best breakfast option after all. Research has revealed that the cancer-fighting phenolics in corn are lost when they are processed. A team of researchers from the University of Illinois conducted a set of studies to determine what happens to cancer-fighting phenolic acids in corn when […]
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