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News & Articles By Divina Ramirez
08/14/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Introducing prebiotics to children helps diminish the negative effects of early life stress
Prebiotics, the fibers that feed the good bacteria in the gut, can protect children from the effects of early life stress (ELS), according to scientists from University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland and Mead Johnson Pediatric Nutrition Institute in Indiana and the Netherlands. Published in the European Journal of Neuroscience, their findings demonstrated that introducing prebiotics to mice that had […]
08/13/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
How does sugar drain your brain? Science explains
It’s no secret that too much sugar is bad for cardiometabolic health. From triggering insulin resistance to increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke, eating a high-sugar diet can pose serious consequences. Recent research published in the journal Nature Communications adds another sugar-related consequence: rapid metabolic shifts. In fruit flies fed a high-sugar diet, important metabolites […]
08/12/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Curcumin found to have protective effects against stomach cancer
Curcumin, the main bioactive compound in turmeric (Curcuma longa), can be utilized in the prevention and treatment of stomach cancer, according to a team of scientists from the Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP) and the Federal University of Para (UFPA) in Brazil. Published in the journal Epigenomics, their findings underscored the cellular mechanisms behind curcumin’s beneficial effects […]
08/12/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Your diet and gut health can be modified to lower risk of Alzheimer’s
It turns out, you can “hack” your diet to reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease, says a recent study by Wake Forest School of Medicine in North Carolina. In the report, a team of researchers showed how diet could influence gut bacteria, which, in turn, can stop the progression of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). In particular, they identified […]
08/10/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Fewer carbs, more protein and fat: Restricted carb diets improve blood sugar control
Diet is an integral part of holistic treatments and management strategies for diabetes. For this reason, healthcare professionals often put people with diabetes on specific diets in the hopes that these might curb blood sugar spikes, help regulate blood sugar and promote proper weight management. But recent research published in the journal Diabetologia demonstrated that a diabetes […]
08/07/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Spice up your diet with paprika’s health benefits
Paprika can be a great addition to a number of dishes, from salads to roasts. But studies find that this popular pepper-based spice introduces more than just heat to foods. In one of her most recent articles published online, Elizabeth Streit, a registered dietitian nutritionist based in Minnesota, shared some science-backed health benefits of paprika. Health […]
08/07/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Sugary drinks and disease: Chugging 2 sodas per day increases your risk of premature death
The added sugar in soda makes it one of the unhealthiest drinks in the world. On top of raising blood sugar and contributing to abdominal fat, European researchers found that soda can also lead to an earlier death. Published in JAMA Internal Medicine, the study demonstrates that daily consumption of two or more sodas – diet or not – […]
08/06/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Healing foods: Top 12 superfruits to eat during and after cancer treatment
Mainstream cancer treatments like chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation therapies can do immense and sometimes irreparable damage to cells, tissues, muscles and the like. But cancer treatments shouldn’t end there. In a recent article published online, registered dietitian Rachael Link emphasized that eating nutritious fruits during and post-treatment can help cancer patients regain their strength and rehabilitate faster […]
08/06/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Study suggests managing your blood sugar levels with the keto diet brings anti-cancer benefits
The ketogenic (keto) diet might inhibit the growth of tumors in cancer patients, according to a team of American and Korean researchers. Published in the journal Cell Reports, their findings showed that the keto diet, which kept blood glucose from spiking, also kept cancer cells from using glucose as a fuel source, thus stalling tumor growth in mice with […]
08/05/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
EFSA independent analysis reveals aspartame is a “neurotoxic additive”
Despite glaring health risks linked to aspartame, a chemical ingredient used in processed foods and drinks, authorities still consider the infamous sugar substitute safe for human consumption. But a pair of scientists from the University of Sussex in the U.K. sounded the alarm on unreliable studies declaring aspartame safe. In particular, the duo blasted a risk assessment […]
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