inflammation
05/24/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Anthocyanin-rich blueberries improve gut health and reduce chronic inflammation
Blueberries have been found to improve gut health and reduce chronic inflammation, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins that contain anti-inflammatory properties and may improve the gut microbiota. A team of researchers at the University of Georgia wanted to determine whether blueberry supplementation would change the gut […]
05/24/2018
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By Ralph Flores
This is why they just keep on getting fatter: Obesity dulls the taste, causing people to crave more sugar and salt
Aside from an increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, people who put on a lot of weight have another thing coming for them. Based on the results of a study conducted by Cornell University researchers, obesity can blunt a person’s taste buds, reducing their ability to enjoy the taste of food, especially for the five […]
05/20/2018
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By Janine Acero
The top 11 foods you should stop eating to avoid inflammation – UPDATE – correction
Editor’s note: After a review of this article, I’ve decided the information it presents from a book by a cardiac surgeon contradicts the well-documented health benefits of whole foods. Some of the foods originally listed here are very healthy, especially when consumed as organics. The original article relied on a doctor’s claim that “lectins” may […]
05/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Strawberries found to reduce inflammation and prevent cognitive decline
Strawberries may be sweet and juicy, but they are more than just their taste. This fruit can reduce inflammation and cognitive issues related to aging. In a study published in the Journals of Gerontology Series A, a team of researchers from the Salk Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory discovered that these are all due to the dietary flavonoid […]
05/16/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Limit your intake of tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and eggplants if you have chronic pain; nightshades can contribute to inflammation
If you suffer from chronic pain, limit your consumption of tomatoes, eggplants, and other nightshades. It is believed that this plant group can contribute to inflammation. Nightshades, like tomatoes and eggplants, belong to the Solanaceae family which includes more than 2,000 species. This plant group has cholinesterase inhibiting glycoalkaloids and steroid alkaloids, such as solanine in […]
05/10/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Eat more broccoli and Brussels sprouts for a healthier heart
Eating more cruciferous vegetables, especially broccoli and Brussels sprouts, makes the heart healthier, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The study likewise found that the consumption of these vegetables lessened carotid artery wall thickness among the elderly women who ate them. In conducting the study, researchers from the […]
04/26/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Reduce weight and inflammation by combining curcumin and piperine with calorie restriction diet
Turmeric has been making the news lately — and for good reason. The golden-hued spice has been highly regarded for its health benefits for centuries, and the science to support its beneficial qualities is finally catching up. Now, new research has shown that turmeric could be part of a weight-loss supporting, inflammation-reducing cocktail. Past research […]
04/23/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Cucumber extract found to improve exercise performance
If you’re looking to give your exercise performance a bit of a boost without doing anything dangerous, cucumber extract might just fit the bill. According to a new study carried out by the independent clinical research organization QPS, people who took branded cucumber extract capsules twice a day had higher exercise performance, as well as […]
04/07/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Cultivated for more than 10,000 years, sweet potatoes have out-lived many civilizations they helped nourish
There aren’t many things that are older than our love for sweet potatoes. It’s been going on for over 10,000 years, and despite its unassuming looks, it is found in over 100 countries, where it has fed countless people the world over. Sweet potatoes have been domesticated since the prehistoric times, according to scientists. Records […]
04/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Wild blueberry juice provides cardioprotective effects for people at risk for type-2 diabetes
Blueberries aren’t just for sweet cheesecakes; it can also protect the heart of people who may have had too much of it. A study published in BMC Nutrition revealed that wild blueberry juice has cardioprotective effects which can improve the condition of people with type-2 diabetes. The study, led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and researchers […]
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