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04/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The fig: Cultivated longer than wheat or barley, this highly perishable fruit is good for your heart and blood sugar
The fig (Ficus carica) is one of the oldest known cultivated fruit trees, preceding the cultivation of wheat or barley. One of the most notable uses of the fig plant was in medicine, providing benefits for the heart and blood sugar. This is because figs are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. […]
04/04/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The good, the bad and the ugly of eating like a caveman: Pros and cons of the Paleo diet
Like all types of diet, the Paleo diet – or the caveman diet – has its share of benefits and risks. Its moniker comes from the concept, which is based on what our hunter-gatherer ancestors would have consumed 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago, in a time known as the Paleolithic period. The diet encourages the […]
04/02/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Eating nuts increases survival in colon cancer patients
The regular consumption of nuts significantly increases the prognosis of people with stage III colon cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study was led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center who looked at the the effect of nuts consumption on colon cancer recurrence and survival. In conducting the study, the research […]
03/26/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
An apple a day really does work: The flavonoid-rich fruit improves cardiovascular health, decreases risk of disease
Apples once again show that they can keep the doctor away. A study has found that the flavonoid-rich fruit enhances cardiovascular health and reduces the risk of disease by improving endothelial function. Just eat it with its skin for more benefits. Past studies have shown that there is an inverse association between apple consumption and […]
03/24/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Beet juice can help heart patients keep exercising
If you have a heart disease and been having a hard time staying motivated to exercise, drink beet juice. Beet juice could help people with heart disease to keep exercising, according to a study published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure. Approximately 50 percent of all heart failure patients suffer from reduced ejection fraction, a […]
03/18/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Science confirms that a diet of vegetables, fruit, whole grains is good for body and mind
Depression is common in older adults, and even more so in people who have memory problems, vascular conditions – such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol – or people who previously have had a stroke. Earlier scientific literature, however, has shown that healthy lifestyle changes are associated with lower depression rates. A study led by researchers […]
03/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Lycopene is found in a variety of fruits, offering an array of antioxidant carotenoid benefits
Lycopene, a compound that occurs in a variety of fruits, provides antioxidant carotenoid benefits, according to a study published in the journal Agriculture and Agricultural Science Procedia. The study looked at the lycopene content of various fresh fruits, which included tomatoes, watermelons, jackfruits, bananas, grapes, oranges, and papayas. The researcher from Kalasin University in Thailand […]
03/08/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Unrefined pumpkin seed oil increases antioxidant properties of bakery products
The antioxidant properties of bakery products can be increased by adding unrefined pumpkin seed oil, according to a study published in the journal Agronomy Research. The researchers from St. Petersburg Polytechnic University of Peter the Great examined the fatty acid compositions and biologically active components found in vegetable oils such as unrefined rice bran oil, unrefined pumpkin seed […]
02/19/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Eat more rice: Study finds the traditional Japanese diet improves mental health
Also known as Washoku, traditional Japanese diet is known to be nutritious and balanced. However, its benefits on mental health have not been studied until recently. A study published in the journal PLOS One found that rice, which is the center of a traditional Japanese diet, can help improve mental health. A team of researchers […]
02/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Pros and cons of Paleo, low-carb and fasting diets: What they all have in common is lots of fresh vegetables
The word “diet” comes from the Greek word diata which means “way of life.” Many types of diets are increasingly becoming popular today, such as the Paleo, low-carb, and fasting diets. However, adhering to a diet should not just be like jumping on the bandwagon. Before following a diet, you must weigh its pros and […]
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