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08/01/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Food scientists: Eat more wild papaya for a stronger immune system
Eating more papaya (Carica papaya) can help boost your immune system, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The leaf concentrate of papaya has been traditionally used as an immunomodulatory remedy against various diseases. However, there is limited research on the effect of papaya on supporting the immune system. […]
07/31/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Scientists examine the antioxidant activity of brewer’s yeast
There has been a growing interest in the beneficial use of probiotics. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers found that brewer’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) contains probiotic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. In the study, researchers at Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) looked at the potential probiotic, […]
07/28/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The power of healthy nutrition: Just one cup of blueberries a day reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women can reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease by consuming even just one cup of blueberries a day, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Researchers from Florida State University looked at the effects of daily consumption of blueberries on cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as […]
07/28/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The immunomodulatory potential of papaya
Papaya (scientifically known as Carica papaya) has been traditionally used as an immunomodulatory remedy against various diseases. In order to validate this claim, researchers in Sri Lanka examined the immunomodulatory potential of mature papaya leaf concentrate. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they provided scientific evidence on the concentrate’s immunomodulatory effect […]
07/25/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Study: Just being close to a barbecue raises your cancer risk
Eating grilled meat has been known to increase the risk of cancer, but new research suggests that just standing near a grill makes you a candidate for the chronic disease. Interestingly enough, the study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, indicates that the risk factor isn’t because of smoke inhalation but by the absorption of the harmful […]
07/24/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Avoid the sugar slump after meals: Blue pea extract could keep your blood sugar levels stable
Keep your sugar levels at bay after meals by consuming blue pea extracts, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand looked at the effects of blue pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) flower extracts on postprandial plasma glycemia response and antioxidant activity. For the study, […]
07/22/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
A slice of pizza could be a healthier option for breakfast than most popular cereals
Pizza for breakfast? A nutritionist claimed that a slice of pizza in the morning might be healthier than a bowl of frosted flakes as it contains more protein, more fresh ingredients, and less sugar. Moreover, a lot of commercial-brand cereals don’t have enough nutritional value and don’t provide adequate protein or healthy fats. Chelsey Amer, a […]
07/21/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Do you really want to use that? Artificial sweeteners linked to unwanted weight gain
Foods and drinks labeled “low-fat” and “diet” are not helping you lose weight, but actually, do the opposite. These products contain artificial sweeteners that actually cause fat accumulation and unwanted weight gain. These side effects are especially pronounced in people who are already obese. These artificial sweeteners overstimulate and disrupt the metabolic processes in the […]
07/16/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Food for your skin: Use marula to prevent wrinkles and keep your skin baby soft
Wrinkles and skin aging can be prevented naturally with the plant called marula (Sclerocarya birrea [A. Rich.] Hochst), according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In the study, researchers in South Africa looked at the collagenase and elastase inhibition activity of extracts of the marula plant. Natural compounds from […]
07/16/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Drinking beet juice helps heart failure patients recover more quickly
Patients with heart failure can recover more quickly with the help of beet juice, according to research. Published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure, the study found that beet juice could improve the exercise capacity of patients who have experienced heart failure. Researchers at Indiana University conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled study to determine if the intake […]
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