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08/10/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Drink green tea to improve gut health and fight obesity
Want to slim down? Drink lots of green tea. A recent animal study showed that the beverage can improve the composition of gut bacteria in mice, which helps prevent obesity and related health issues. Obesity is a pressing health concern in the United States and around the world. Obese people are more likely to develop diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and […]
07/30/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Consumption of nuts linked to improvement in cognitive function in the elderly
In a large-scale study of aging Chinese adults, researchers from the University of South Australia looked for possible correlations between the consumption of nuts and cognition levels of an aging population. They uncovered an inverse relationship between the number of nuts consumed and the decline of cognitive function in the participants. They published their discovery in […]
07/25/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Flaxseeds improve gut health and metabolic health, increase production of beneficial fatty acids
A joint study by Danish and Swedish researchers found a new and healthy reason for people to eat flaxseed. Their research showed that the dietary fibers in flaxseed could trigger positive changes in the composition of the gut microbiota that ferment these fibers. These alterations in gut microbiota can improve metabolic health and lower the risk of obesity. Microbiota is the collective term […]
07/11/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Plant-based protein supplements are on the rise, hemp and quinoa coming up next
A recent study revealed that more and more people are consuming protein supplements made from plant ingredients. After analyzing the trend, researchers suggested that hemp and quinoa are next in line to experience a boom. Researchers from DuPont Nutrition & Health and HealthFocus International looked at the eating habits of more than 1,000 Americans. They paid particular heed to the amount of plant-based products consumed by […]
07/05/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Ambitious study looks at converting food waste back into food
Swedish researchers talk about the potential of using fungi to convert food waste into valuable products. In addition to the usual biofuels, animal feed, and textiles produced from waste food, they want to turn the fungi into a protein-rich source of food for humans. Human civilization continues to churn out increasing amounts of waste products like plastic trash […]
07/03/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Former Mosanto bioengineer comes clean, says GMO potatoes absorb MORE toxins – including those that aren’t even in regular potatoes
A bioengineer who worked for Monsanto in the past revealed that all kinds of deadly substances accumulated in the GMO potatoes he helped create. Even toxins not found in the food crop appeared in the genetically modified versions. After discovering disease-resistant genes in wild plants and succeeding in transferring them into domestic strains, genetic engineer […]
07/01/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Calcium: Why you need it, debunking myths about it, and the best plant-based food sources of this important mineral
Calcium is important to the body. However, the best source of this mineral isn’t milk, but the food that dairy animals get this nutrient from – plants. Considered as the most abundant mineral in the body, calcium is essential for many bodily functions. It acts as a carrier of messages between the brain and other body parts. It […]
06/22/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Long-term outlooks: Australian farmers eliminate herbicide-resistant “superweeds” using natural non-herbicidal methods
Decades ago, Australian farmers stopped using glyphosate and other herbicides to get rid of superweeds and seeds in their plots. Instead, they used natural methods of weed control and management that worked much better than toxic chemicals. Farms in Western Australia raise wheat and barley as the main food crops. The biggest threat comes from ryegrass superweeds that developed resistance […]
06/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Producing nutrient-rich foods can help address global problems like vitamin and mineral deficiencies
People around the world are not getting adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals from their diets. Illinois-based researchers warned that this nutritional discrepancy would persevere into the 2050s – unless micronutrient-rich foods are made cheaper and easier to access. Their study evaluated the changes in diets from 2018 to 2050. The results predicted that existing shortages in certain nutrients – calcium and vitamins D, E, and […]
06/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Reduce food cravings and feel fuller longer while improving your health by eating chickpeas
Chickpeas offer a natural way to control weight and prevent obesity. Eating the legume is an excellent way to reduce food cravings since it increases satiety. Furthermore, chickpeas have a lot of nutrients that support the digestive system and prevent heart disease. The legume contains considerable amounts of soluble fiber. Foods with plenty of fiber provide more fullness. They also […]
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