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12/08/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Not just for the eyes: Lutein also boosts memory, says study
Lutein is known for its ability to support eye health. But a recent study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign revealed that the carotenoid can also help in boosting memory, especially for people suffering from obesity. For the study, the team collected dietary data from the participants — all of whom were either obese or overweight. […]
03/21/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Eat (or drink) your vegetables: Make smoothies to maximize the lutein in spinach
Spinach is one of the healthiest vegetables available. There are many different ways of preparing spinach, but a recent study suggests that blending it in a smoothie or adding it to your green juice is the best way to maximize its lutein content. Lutein is an antioxidant found abundantly in dark green vegetables. Earlier research shows that […]
08/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Carotenoids are also good for your hearing: Study
You probably know by now that carotenoids are good for your eyes. But have you heard about them boosting your cognition and your hearing as well? Experts are suggesting that carotenoids like lutein are able to sharpen a person’s brain and hearing through the same processes that lets them enhance one’s eyesight, an article on […]
05/20/2018
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By Carol Anderson
The secret to good health is simply eating more vegetables
If someone tells you to “eat your vegetables,” they might be on to something good: Science has proven time and again that vegetables hold the key to building a healthy body. According to an article in Archives of Medicine, foods which originated from plants contain so-called “protective chemicals” which are composed of phytonutrients or phytochemicals. What’s more, there […]
05/18/2018
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By Ralph Flores
1 avocado a day for 6 months can improve brain function in senior citizens: Study
There’s a lot to be said of the health benefits of avocados. They are an excellent source of healthy unsaturated fats, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. In older adults especially, the fruits increase lutein levels in the brain and eyes which significantly improves cognitive functions, a study in the journal Nutrients reported. The study, conducted […]
05/07/2018
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By Ralph Flores
One of nature’s best multivitamins, beets are full of nutrients
People who have prepared beets know of the horror mess it can cause: It can turn a spotless kitchen into what can only be described as something close to a crime scene. Eating one can be tricky too: Beet juice can also stain your clothes. Still, this shouldn’t dissuade you from consuming this nutritionally diverse […]
03/10/2018
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By Janine Acero
Kiwi berry, the latest superfood: Nutrition information and health benefits
Diets rich in fruits (and vegetables) are considered to be the healthiest. The most common ones, such as bananas, apples and berries, are readily available on the market. However, there is a wide range of fruits out there that are yet to be discovered and investigated for their health benefits. The study below focused on one […]
09/17/2017
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By Tracey Watson
Avocados found to improve eye health in aging adults
Most of us have heard of macular degeneration and know that it relates to vision loss. This condition is so common that it affects over 10 million Americans, and it refers to the deterioration of the central part of the retina, known as the macula. Since the macula focuses central vision, when it deteriorates we start […]
08/09/2017
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By Jhoanna Robinson
Lutein in avocados found to protect the brain from effects of aging
A new study showed that while green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale are a staple food of people who are looking to stay fit, they can also be used by people who are looking to retain their brain power. According to the study that was published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience and was conducted […]
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