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02/07/2019
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By Isabelle Z.
New research documents four important benefits of blueberries
Although the term “superfood” is so overused these days that it has almost lost its value, one of the original superfoods continues to remind us how it gained its legendary status and why it is so superior over much of the competition. Recent research has provided us with some new insight into the health potential […]
01/28/2019
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By Rita Winters
How nutritious is your dried fruit? That may depend on how it was dried
Mangifera indica, commonly known as the mango, is one of the world’s most popular fruits. But let’s not stop there – it’s also one of the most nutritious fruits. When it’s off-season, people tend to buy the desiccated ones that come in packs. But exactly how nutritious are these dried mangoes? A study from Nigeria […]
11/18/2018
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By Zoey Sky
CONFIRMED: Vegetables are mankind’s most affordable source of vitamins and minerals needed for good health
An ideal diet includes a lot of fruits and vegetables to ensure overall health. However, according to a study, vegetables can also help provide food and nutrition security. Vegetable farming can even address rural poverty and unemployment. It’s a well-known fact that vegetables are nutritious. Vegetables contain potassium that can help manage healthy blood pressure. […]
11/18/2018
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By Mary Miller
Scientists find that eating more berries is a powerful way to avoid diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic illness that affects your body’s ability to metabolize food into energy. In America, around one in every ten persons has the disease and countless more are at risk of developing it. Fortunately, it might just be possible to reduce the risk of diabetes by eating berries. The food you eat contains […]
11/06/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Herbal additives such as cumin oil found to increase shelf life of fresh fish fillets
Researchers from Firat University in Turkey have uncovered yet another use for black cumin (Nigella sativa), a plant widely used in both medicine and food. In their study, published in the journal Food Science and Technology, the team found that black cumin oil can be used as a natural preservative for extending the shelf life of food. In […]
11/06/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists find the moringa leaf to be an effective preservative for meat
People have come a long way when it comes to storing meat: From air-drying meat to freezing it on the ice, people have invented machines – and even chemicals – to ensure that meat and other food items stay edible longer. However, researchers from the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Free State in South […]
11/03/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Another reason to eat African walnuts: They’re packed with antioxidants
Researchers continue to look for foods rich in natural antioxidants to be used for improving health and preventing diseases. Researchers from the University of Uyo and Rivers State University of Science and Technology in Nigeria found that the African walnut (Coula edulis Baill.), a plant abundant in Nigeria, is packed with antioxidants, which can be used in food […]
10/11/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Want a younger brain? A polyphenol-rich extract of grape and blueberry found to reduce cognitive decline
Polyphenol extracts from grapes and blueberry help reduce cognitive decline, according to a study published in The Journals of Gerontology; Biological and Medical Sciences. In the study, French and Canadian researchers examined the effects of the consumption of polyphenol grape and blueberry extract on memory. The researchers conducted an earlier study in a mouse model […]
08/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Avocados protect you from diabetes by regulating your cholesterol levels
The consumption of avocados has been established to provide various health benefits. However, recent research discovered that eating avocado can also prevent and treat the detrimental effects of metabolic syndrome. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran, focused on the benefits of avocado on the symptoms of […]
08/01/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Food scientists: Eat more wild papaya for a stronger immune system
Eating more papaya (Carica papaya) can help boost your immune system, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The leaf concentrate of papaya has been traditionally used as an immunomodulatory remedy against various diseases. However, there is limited research on the effect of papaya on supporting the immune system. […]
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