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04/14/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Health and nutrition: Study links eating a plant-based diet to lower risk of diabetes
New research published in the journal Diabetologia found that the consumption of healthy plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee and legumes is associated with a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study, which was conducted by a team from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, sought to identify metabolite profiles […]
02/16/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Aloe vera: a holistic staple throughout history
For thousands of years, aloe vera has been used to support health and wellness – and for very good reasons. Whether it’s used as a topical gel or ingested, aloe vera is highly regarded as one of the most powerful plants to naturally help the human body. Recent studies have explored how aloe vera made a massive impact on […]
11/23/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Intermittent fasting helps reduce inflammation, scientists find
Intermittent fasting, an eating pattern that has become popular recently, can benefit the body not only by helping reduce weight, but also by reducing inflammation. Researchers from the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute concluded that intermittent fasting can increase the levels of galectin-3, a protein said to be involved in the regulation of inflammatory responses. Benjamin Horne, principal […]
06/07/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Intermittent fasting is key to a “healthy lifestyle,” experts suggest
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It is said to promote weight loss, lower blood pressure and boost brain health, among others. But what does science actually say about intermittent fasting? In a review published in The New England Journal of Medicine, neuroscientist Mark Mattson of Johns Hopkins Medicine and aging specialist Rafael […]
05/25/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers study preventing cancer and diabetes with the Chilean maqui berry
Aristotelia chilensis, also known as maqui berry or Chilean wineberry, is a fruit-bearing shrub native to South America, particularly in Chile and Argentina. It is popular among locals as a source of food, natural food coloring and medicine. The maqui tree is also widely grown as an ornamental in gardens and is said to have potential as […]
05/06/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Superfruits and plant compounds: Fat molecule in avocados may be key to reversing diabetes
Researchers from the University of Guelph in Canada have discovered that a fat molecule unique to avocado may help treat diabetes. In a study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, the researchers found that avocatin B (AvoB) reduced insulin resistance in diabetic mice and promoted weight loss in humans. Avocado compound improves insulin sensitivity […]
04/16/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Here’s why eating garlic and onions can prevent hypertension and diabetes
Alliums are disease-fighting vegetables widely used as everyday food and traditional medicines. This incredible family of edible medicinal plants is composed of garlic, white and purple onions, leeks, chives, scallions and shallots. According to studies, alliums contain unique compounds called organosulfur compounds and natural antioxidants called polyphenols that are responsible for their disease-fighting activities. In a […]
04/09/2021
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By Joven Gray
Intermittent fasting found to boost heart health, lower diabetes risk
A recent study revealed that intermittent fasting can help with heart health, improve blood chemistry and reduce the risk of diabetes. The study, published in Nutrition Research, looked at the benefits of time-restricted feeding – in particular, the 16:8 intermittent fasting method – in healthy college men. “What we are doing is time-restricted feeding. It is a […]
03/11/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Wild mint can prevent blood sugar spikes after meals, reports study
Mentha arvensis, commonly known as wild mint or corn mint, is a perennial flowering plant that’s native to Europe, parts of North Asia and the Himalayas. Despite their minty, slightly bitter taste, wild mint leaves are often used in salads and cooked foods, as well as to make herbal tea. Meanwhile, the essential oil isolated from wild […]
02/11/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Gut bacteria can help fight the harmful effects of processed foods like cereals and pasta, scientists find
Research shows how a certain bacterium found in the human gut can break down a chemical commonly found in processed foods, such as ultra-pasteurized milk, pasta, chocolate and breakfast cereals. Published in Cell Host & Microbe, the findings generate invaluable insight into how gut microbes break down processed foods and lower the risk of health conditions often associated with those foods, […]
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