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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
04/21/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Looking to lose weight? Add some cherries to your diet
If you’re looking for a fruit that won’t add to your weight and even help you lose fat, try cherries. Some people may be hesitant to eat cherries when they are trying to lose weight because these fruits are high in calories, containing 97 calories for every cup. However, cherries actually are not fattening — […]
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
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 […]
04/09/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Better together: Adding turmeric to herbal skin care formulas can improve your skin’s moisture
Turmeric is not only one of the most popular spices in Indian cooking; it’s also widely used in natural skin care remedies. But do you know that it works better when combined with other herbs? A new study shows that taking herbal supplements that contain turmeric may improve skin barrier function and skin appearance compared […]
04/07/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Looking to improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels? Try taking tamarind seed
The next time you eat tamarind (Tamarindus indica), save the seeds. A new study suggests that tamarind seeds can improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. A team of researchers at the University of Malaya in Malaysia and King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia looked at the effects of tamarind seeds on fat and carbohydrate metabolism in […]
04/06/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Go for the original: Cacao offers more health benefits than regular chocolate
Chocolate is considered a delicious and nutritious snack, given that it is made from raw cacao, where most of its health benefits come from. Raw cacao, unlike processed cocoa powder and regular chocolate bars, is not exposed to high temperatures, which remove many of its unique health benefits. Here are more reasons why raw cacao […]
04/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Understanding the phytochemical and nutrient content of sweet potato flours from Vietnam
A study published in the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation suggested that flour made from Vietnamese purple-fleshed sweet potato can be used in various health food products, such as desserts, noodles, snacks, and more. In the study, the phytochemical and nutrient content of sweet potato flours from Vietnam were examined. Researchers at Naresuan University […]
04/02/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
The protective effects of walnuts against inflammation and neurodegeneration
A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that walnuts contain bioactive compounds that modulate microglial activation. This suggests that walnuts may help fight inflammation and neurodegeneration. Researchers at Tufts University hypothesized that whole walnut extract inhibits lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced microglial activation by regulating calmodulin expression through calcium ions. They tested their hypothesis by treating […]
04/01/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Honeybush tea is a nutrient-rich, antioxidant-filled, heart-healthy drink from South Africa
The first thing that comes to mind when people think of tea is the hot beverage made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Indeed, this is tea — as well as its variants, green tea, black tea, and oolong tea — but it’s not its only form. For instance, herbal teas — made from dried fruits, flowers, […]
03/31/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Barley grass is one of the best green superfoods for improving gut health
If you want to add more greens to your diet, aside from the usual lettuce and kale, try barley grass. Barley grass, a member of the grass family, is the young leaf of the barley plant scientifically known as Hordeum vulgare. Adding barley grass to your diet will be beneficial for your gut, as it has the […]
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