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04/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Eating apples and pears can reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is on the rise, but this chronic disease can be prevented with the help of dietary and lifestyle changes. A study published in the journal Food & Function suggested that eating apples and pears can cut your risk of this dreaded disease. Researchers at Zhejiang University in China carried out a meta-analysis […]
04/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Manage your cholesterol levels with Indian gooseberry
Researchers found another medicinal plant that can help lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels: the Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis), also known as amla. The researchers conducted a study to examine the efficacy of the Indian gooseberry in individuals with dyslipidemia, or abnormal lipid levels. For this purpose, the Indian researchers recruited 98 participants and divided […]
04/17/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Exploring the potential of inulin powder from Jerusalem artichoke to be a food additive
A study published in the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation found that inulin powder can be made from Jerusalem artichoke tuber (Helianthus tuberosus). Moreover, this inulin powder can be used as a food additive. For the study, researchers at Thammasat University, Kasetsart University, and Mahidol University in Thailand developed a production process of purified […]
04/16/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Research suggests fermented pumpkins can regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics
Diabetes has been growing in prevalence all over the world. Unfortunately, many people with this condition rely on synthetic anti-diabetes drugs that have harmful side effects. Because of this, researchers continue to search for more effective and safer medicines from natural substances. A team of researchers from the Universiti Sains Malaysia and Yeungnam University in South […]
04/16/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Can walnuts prevent inflammation and brain decline?
Eating walnuts is a great way to protect yourself from diseases. In particular, it may help fight inflammation and prevent brain decline, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrition Research. Researchers at Tufts University hypothesized that whole walnut extract inhibits lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced microglial activation by regulating calmodulin expression through calcium ions. They […]
04/16/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Shiitake mushrooms are a powerful medicinal superfood
A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that a formulation of fermented shiitake mushroom with added rice bran can inhibit the growth of Salmonella typhimurium in infected mouse organs. In the study, researchers developed a novel antimicrobial food-compatible formulation. A team of researchers from Korea and the U.S. examined the […]
04/16/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Researchers document the nutrient content, phytochemical properties of sweet potato flour
Flours made from Vietnamese purple sweet potato may be a great alternative to white flours. A new study looked at the phytochemical and nutrient content of flours made from Vietnamese purple sweet potato and found that they are a good source of anthocyanins and phenolic compounds. Researchers at Naresuan University in Thailand and Nong Lam University […]
04/16/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Grape skins can be used as natural food colorant
Anthocyanins are natural pigments that give red, purple, and blue plants their color. In a new study, researchers at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil found that anthocyanins from grape skins can be used as a natural food colorant. In the study, which was published in the Journal of Food Processing […]
04/16/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Pu-erh tea found to demonstrate hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties
A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness revealed that Pu-erh tea contains hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties. In this study, the effects of Pu-erh tea water extracts on rats fed with a high-fat diet were examined. Researchers from Tianjin University of Commerce and Yunnan Tasly Deepure Biological Tea Group Company Limited in […]
04/16/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Bitter ginger: Exploring its antifungal and antimycotoxin properties
A study published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research found that oil extracted from bitter ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) contains antifungal and antimycotoxin properties. In the study, bitter ginger oil was studied against fungal species Aspergillus flavus and A. ochraceus. For the study, researchers from India treated A. flavus and A. ochraceus with bitter ginger […]
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