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10/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
A growing body of evidence is backing the health benefits of curcumin
The benefits of curcumin, the most active ingredient in turmeric, have already been well-known and well-discussed. In a recently-published paper, these benefits are front-and-center once more, as the many benefits of the compound curcumin, which are extracted from the spice turmeric, were discussed. According to the paper, the compound helps manage oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic […]
10/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
6 health benefits that make eating pomegranates a wise choice for lifelong health
It’s the start of pomegranate season in the U.S., which means a lot of kitchens (and shirts) in the country are bound to become bloody — thanks to the fruit’s uncanny ability to stain any surface. It’s still no reason to give up on cracking open a fresh pomegranate, given its health benefits far outweigh […]
08/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Plant-based omega 3s found to improve cholesterol in people with impaired glucose metabolism
A team of researchers has discovered that utilizing camelina oil can bring down levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and overall cholesterol for people with impaired glucose metabolism. The research broke down the relationship between camelina oil, fatty fish, and lean fish with blood lipid and glucose metabolism and low-grade inflammation. Camelina oil, which comes from a flowering plant known […]
08/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
From superfood to superspice: Latest health trends focus on the benefits of spices like cumin, turmeric, cayenne and cinnamon
The next best thing in food may very well be your spice rack. No longer just used for seasoning, spices are being recognized for their therapeutic value. In an article that appeared in the Daily Mail, six spices have been dubbed as the “in” food for 2018, with scientific literature to back them up: Turmeric – […]
08/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Flour made from orchid tubers can protect the liver from drug-induced toxicity
A severe side effect of drug treatment is liver damage. In some cases, a specific medication that a physician may have prescribed to treat a disease may make it worse for your liver – the organ primarily responsible for purifying toxins in the blood. One such case is isoniazid, a commonly used drug for treating tuberculosis. While […]
07/28/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The Chinese cucumber, also known as gac, is known for its medicinal and nutritional properties, including beta-carotene, lycopene, antioxidants
Gac – the fruit with a seemingly strange-sounding name – contains potentially healthy benefits, according to research. The study, conducted by researchers from Pandu College in India, was published in the journal Agroforestry Systems. The researchers evaluated the nutritional properties, as well as the antioxidant levels, of the gac plant (M. cochinchinensis Spreng., Cucurbitaceae). The findings indicated that the fruits of […]
07/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Drink more black ginseng tea to prevent diabetes
Ginseng, a herb that’s been used in many traditional systems of medicine in Asia, can improve abnormally high levels of glucose, as well as blood cholesterol, to effectively regulate – or even prevent – Type 2 diabetes, according to a study by researchers from South Korea. In particular, researchers identified black ginseng, a derivative of […]
06/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Garlic is good for your heart; it lowers your blood pressure
Garlic has long been renowned for its antibacterial effects; however, several studies have shown that it could also have the potential to be beneficial to the heart. One such study, published in the Journal of Hypertension, indicated that regular intake of garlic could moderately reduce blood pressure, thereby minimizing the risk of cardiovascular disease. In the […]
06/09/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists attempt to make a new range of fermented milk products by fortifying them with lactic acid bacteria
If there’s one thing you can’t find in regular store-bought milk, it’s the presence of good bacteria – which have been destroyed by pasteurization. However, a study published in CyTa – Journal of Food revealed that fortifying milk with plant products that have been fermented with lactic acid bacteria could improve its nutritional value. The paper, led […]
06/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Replacing wheat flour with pumpkin seeds is a sneaky way to improve your child’s diet
Children can be picky eaters – especially when it comes to feeding them with nutritious food. Researchers from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Poland may have found a delicious and sneaky way to get them to eat healthily: Substituting wheat flour with pumpkin seed flour. The study, published in CyTA – Journal of Food, tested how […]
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