News & Articles By Frances Bloomfield
09/14/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Strawberries found to decrease knee pain in arthritis sufferers
Strawberries are regarded as a healthy fruit with a multitude of health benefits, and a recent study has uncovered another one. Regular strawberry consumption has been found to alleviate the pain levels of knee osteoarthritis. For the purposes of their study, published in Nutrients, the researchers took in 17 obese adult volunteers then divided them […]
09/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Aspartic acid sources, health benefits and uses
Aspartic acid, also known as aspartate, is one of 22 proteinogenic amino acids, meaning it’s an amino acid that is biosynthetically incorporated into proteins during the process of translation. Due to being a non-essential amino acid, the body is capable of producing aspartic acid within the liver. Aspartic acid is known for manifesting in two […]
09/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Cystine sources, health benefits and uses
Cystine is a sulfur-containing amino acid counted as one of the 22 amino acids involved in the formation of plant and animal proteins. This compound was identified in 1812 by English physicist and chemist William Hyde Wollaston. Cystine is considered to be a dimeric amino acid due to being derived from the oxidation of two […]
09/09/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Is red wine good for the hearts of type-2 diabetics? Researchers think so
Reach for the glass and pour yourself a few ounces: Red wine may actually be good for the hearts of type-2 diabetes patients. That’s what a new small, short-term study seemed to suggest. Resveratrol, an antioxidant and natural compound in red wine and red grape skins, was found to reduce arterial stiffness and improve the […]
08/28/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Walnuts found to satiate appetite and give you a feeling of “fullness”
Walnuts are healthy snacks linked to a bevy of health benefits, and a recent study has found another one. Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center claim that eating walnuts can lead to reduced food cravings, as well as increased feelings of fullness. According to ScienceDaily.com, they found that the consumption of walnuts was associated […]
07/27/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
5 Proven health benefits of blueberries
As one of the most popular food product in the country, you’ve undoubtedly come across or even eaten blueberries. These not-quite-tart, not-quite-sweet fruits have been used as a core ingredient in pies, muffins, pancakes, ice cream, and salads. If by some chance you’ve never tried blueberries then you definitely should. Making blueberries a part of […]
05/22/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Must-have vitamin supplements for every prepper
A steady supply of food is a must on every prepper’s list of essentials. The question is: How much of these foods are nutritionally-balanced? In situations where the usual comforts are unavailable, we need to be in our best physical condition. We must maintain our health with the correct combination of robust physical activity and […]
05/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Researchers discover that strawberries can inhibit breast cancer in mice
Not only are strawberries a delicious fruit, they could also be a cancer-fighting food in the future. Thanks to the efforts of Latin American and European researchers, the potency of strawberries against breast cancer among mice has been established. In the new study first published in the journal Scientific Reports, the team of researchers has […]
04/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Ease the load on your liver with these 7 foods
Liver problems like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), liver fibrosis, and alcoholic liver disease are often caused by poor lifestyle choices. That’s why making positive changes to your diet is a huge step towards improved liver health. According to NaturalHealth365.com, these are some of the best foods and herbs for maintaining a healthy and happy […]
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