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09/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Organic potatoes contain more microelements that are often deficient in soil
Foods grown using organic farming methods are said to be healthier than foods grown using conventional means. One of the advantages that organic produce has over conventional produce is that they are free of harmful chemicals, which are used in conventional farming to nourish crops and control pests and weeds. Organic farming is also believed to increase […]
09/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers take a closer look at the migration of heavy metals from soil to rice in China
Soil and water contaminants like pesticides and heavy metals build up in living organisms. Known as bioaccumulation, this usually affects aquatic animals and plants used for food. The bioaccumulation of heavy metals in crops is a hot topic among scientists because of the threat they pose to human health. Besides having toxic effects, some metals are […]
09/14/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study investigates the effect of kurozu supplementation on visceral fat accumulation
Japanese researchers examined the effect of a dietary supplement containing kurozu (black vinegar) concentrate on human visceral fat accumulation. They reported their findings in an article published in the Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The researchers administered the supplement containing kurozu concentrate orally to sixteen participants for eight weeks. The low-dose group received 500 […]
09/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The effects of capsaicin on fat accumulation and oxidative stress induced by alcohol and a high-fat diet
In this study, Japanese researchers investigated the effects of capsaicin from chili peppers on fat accumulation and oxidative stress in rats fed a high-fat diet and alcohol. Their findings were published in the Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. For their experiment, the researchers fed four-week-old rats experimental diets for four weeks. These rats were […]
09/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Preconditioning maize seeds in ozonated water improves initial development of seedlings
In this study, researchers at the University of Brasilia evaluated the physiological and sanitary quality of maize seeds preconditioned in ozonated water. Their findings were published in the journal Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agricola e Ambiental. Controlled hydration of seeds is a method of physiological conditioning used to improve seed performance in the field. Aeration using ozone gas is […]
09/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the antioxidant activity of Satureja hortensis essential oil for food applications
Algerian researchers investigated the potential of Satureja hortensis (summer savory) essential oil to extend the shelf life of liquid egg products. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. The researchers used gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to characterize S. hortensis essential oil extracted by hydrodistillation. They found that it contained carvacrol (54.2 […]
09/08/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Extracts from 4 herbal plants exhibit anti-inflammatory properties
Researchers at the University of Central Florida evaluated the anti-inflammatory activities of aqueous extracts derived from holy basil leaf, sesame seed, long pepper and cubeb pepper. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Plant extracts are gaining traction as anti-inflammatory agents. Holy basil, sesame seed, long pepper and cubeb pepper are […]
09/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Fermented green tea can control adiposity and lipid metabolism, effectively ameliorating obesity
South Korean researchers examined the effects of fermented green tea extract on the differentiation of fat cells (adipogenesis) and the synthesis of fatty acids (lipogenesis). They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Green tea is known for its beneficial effects on metabolic health. It is known to alleviate metabolic […]
08/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Saline water found to improve yield and quality of cherry tomatoes
Fresh water is an important resource that the world has a very limited supply of. According to experts, 98 percent of the world’s water is salt water, and only two percent is fresh water. But of that two percent, 87 percent is locked up in ice and glaciers and 12 percent is in the ground, […]
08/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring biofortification of beans with zinc to combat deficiency
In this review, South African researchers discuss the causes of zinc deficiency, which has become prevalent in low-income families in South Africa. They also explore possible solutions to this, such as the biofortification of locally-preferred common bean cultivars. This article was published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science. In […]
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