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04/09/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Longans are nutrient-rich fruits that offer a wide array of health benefits
The longan (Dimocarpus longan) is a good addition to the selection of fresh fruits that you should be eating every day. It can be consumed in the morning as part of a healthy breakfast or during the afternoon as a snack. A tropical fruit from South Asia, longan got its name of “dragon’s eye” from the way it resembles said organ. […]
04/08/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Can Lactobacillus fermentum, a “good” bacteria, address glutathione deficiency?
A shortage in glutathione is bad news for the many protective processes of the body that rely on this antioxidant. However, it is possible to replenish the levels of glutathione by taking the Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3 strain (ME-3) as a probiotic supplement. ME-3 is a type of good bacteria that can produce glutathione. This antioxidant is […]
04/07/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Mycotoxins: What are they and why are they bad for you?
Mycotoxins are deadly natural compounds produced by molds and other harmful fungi. Found in grains and food products derived from livestock that ate tainted grain, these endocrine disruptors can harm the sexual development of young girls and cause other, more serious health complications. As much as 25 percent of the world’s supply of grain has been contaminated by mycotoxin-producing molds. […]
04/02/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Have some whole grains: Study confirms that dietary fiber can lower your risk of colorectal cancer, diabetes and stroke
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and healthy foods are some of the best natural preventive medicines available. That is why British researchers are advising people at risk of certain cancers, diabetes, and heart diseases to eat more whole grains and other foods that are rich in dietary fiber. Their recently published review […]
03/31/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Combine turmeric and black pepper to boost health benefits of curcumin
The main weakness of curcumin can be overcome by taking black pepper alongside turmeric. Pepper contains its own incredibly healthy active compound, piperine. And one of piperine’s many health benefits is to increase the ability of the body to absorb other nutrients, especially those with low bioavailability like curcumin. The similarities between black pepper and turmeric are considerable. […]
03/30/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Eating more fiber reduces your risk of suffering a stroke
A diet loaded with fiber-rich foods could help lower the risk of getting a potentially dangerous cardiovascular disease. In particular, a British review found that high intake of dietary fiber can prevent stroke. Every year, strokes cause millions of deaths around the world. In the U.S., three out of every four incidences of stroke are first attacks, and ischemic […]
03/28/2019
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By Edsel Cook
New research on vitamin K suggests that it may promote eye health
Belgian researchers announced a new health benefit that vitamin K brought to the eyes. They reported that the vitamin protected the arteries that supplied the ocular organs with fresh blood from harmful calcification. Their recently published paper involved the participation of nearly 1,000 randomly selected Flemish adults in their 40s. The long-term study spanned the course […]
03/27/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Natural compounds in apple peel, berries, red grapes and turmeric can help address prostate cancer, suggests study
Eating at least one apple a day – including and especially the peel – could keep the threat of prostate cancer away from older men. Along with berries, red grapes, and turmeric, apple peel contains natural compounds that could halt the spread of cancer by killing tumorous cells. Since the 1960s, many studies have shown that natural compounds like […]
03/22/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Sugar molecules exist in space, according to astronomers
NASA researchers may have found a sweet surprise in outer space. Apparently, the inhospitable environs of space can produce sugar molecules. Better yet, this sugar is not any of the common ones found in foods; instead, it is the complex molecule found in the DNA of living organisms. In a recent experiment, the researchers replicated the conditions found in outer space. Then they […]
03/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers develop a unique sensor that can detect counterfeit olive oil
The health benefits and flavor of olive oil make it a very desirable product. However, that same high value also makes it a common target for counterfeiters. To stop the spread of fake olive oil, a Spanish-American effort presented a portable sensor that can authenticate olive oil. The two most valuable types of olive oil are […]
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