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10/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The anti-atherosclerotic effects of traditional fermented cheese whey
Researchers from Xinjiang Medical University in China have found that traditional fermented cheese whey (TFCW), a common byproduct in the cheese-making process, has significant anti-atherosclerotic potential. Their findings, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also revealed that TFCW is able to improve lipid metabolism and protect the aorta of those already with atherosclerosis. For this study, […]
10/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
A growing body of evidence is backing the health benefits of curcumin
The benefits of curcumin, the most active ingredient in turmeric, have already been well-known and well-discussed. In a recently-published paper, these benefits are front-and-center once more, as the many benefits of the compound curcumin, which are extracted from the spice turmeric, were discussed. According to the paper, the compound helps manage oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic […]
10/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Plant disease in papayas can be stopped using plant essential oils
Papaya fruit growers who live in constant worry from fruit decay and spoilage have found a cheap and effective alternative in essential oils, according to a paper in the journal Biological Agriculture and Horticulture. In the study, researchers from the University of Florida, as well as the Shahid Beheshti University in Iran, looked at different types […]
09/27/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Add cardamom to your cup of coffee for one antioxidant-packed beverage
For most Americans, drinking coffee is part of a daily routine – in part, because it keeps them awake for the rest of the day. However, researchers suggest adding cardamom to your cup of joe to transform it into a beverage that’s full of antioxidants. The study, published in CyTA – Journal of Food, indicated that cardamom […]
09/27/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Moringa oleifera extracts can be a potential natural antimicrobial agent for meat products in cold storage
Researchers have found that the Moringa oleifera extract can be used as a natural antimicrobial agent in meat products. The study, which compared the antimicrobial properties of both Bidens pilosa and M. oleifera in ground beef during storage, was published in CyTA – Journal of Food. For the research, researchers treated fresh ground beef samples with either butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), 0.2 g/kg; M. oleifera […]
09/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Phenolic compounds in cardamom found to be potent antioxidants when added to coffee
Cardamom, when added to coffee, not only affects the beverage’s flavor and aroma, but the resulting blend is an excellent source of antioxidative compounds as well. These findings, published in CyTA – Journal of Food, looked at the bioavailability of certain phytochemicals from coffee and cardamom. The researchers used roasted coffee (Coffea arabica) and ground cardamom […]
09/23/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Improve memory and mood with curcumin: Study finds it boosts cognitive function in those with mild, age-related memory loss
Rejoice, curry lovers: Turmeric, a staple in yellow curry in India and Thailand, is not only delicious, but it also improves memory and prevents neurodegenerative diseases in later years, according to researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The double-blind study, which was published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, looked at the effects […]
09/21/2018
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By Ralph Flores
How does the farm-to-market process affect nutrition? When fruit is picked, how it’s stored affects quality, nutrients
Looking at the food that we have on the table during meal times says a lot about how we perceive nutrition. With one out of three people in the U.S. being obese – including 12.5 million children aged two to 19 years – having a nutritious diet is just a start of a lifetime of taking […]
09/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Ginger essential oil can prevent cheese from getting infected with E.coli
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is prized around the world for its uses and benefits both in food and medicine. A study made by researchers at Ege University in Turkey revealed that dipping certain cheeses in a coating made from the essential oil of the plant can prolong shelf life. Their findings, which appeared in CyTA – Journal of […]
09/17/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Flax for burns: Study reveals oil from flaxseed reduces inflammation and speeds healing in burn wounds
The future of burn treatment may be in flaxseed oil, according to a study made by researchers from the Université des Frères Mentouri Constantine 1 in Algeria. The paper, titled “Evaluation of crude flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) oil in burn wound healing in New Zealand rabbits,” looked at the properties of the plant-based oil in treating deep burn […]
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