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06/06/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Eating more fruits and vegetables builds stronger bones

Growing up, a lot of people were led to believe the myth that only milk contains the right amount of nutrients to make their bones strong. Most studies, in particular, only showed how calcium benefits our bones; however, these would not delve into the details of bone health. Scientists from the University of Surrey in the […]

06/05/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Replacing wheat flour with pumpkin seeds is a sneaky way to improve your child’s diet

Children can be picky eaters – especially when it comes to feeding them with nutritious food. Researchers from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Poland may have found a delicious and sneaky way to get them to eat healthily: Substituting wheat flour with pumpkin seed flour. The study, published in CyTA – Journal of Food, tested how […]

05/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Science-backed eating tips for those with inflammatory bowel disease

If you suffer from IBS, your diet can help treat your condition. Researchers have recently identified some science-backed eating tips for relieving or treating inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as colitis and Crohn’s disease, are disorders that cause chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. The signs and symptoms that are common to both IBDs […]

04/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Diabetes prevention study: Fiber helps reduce blood sugar, improve gut bacteria

Fiber helps lower blood sugar levels and improve gut bacteria, according to a study published in the journal Science. The study, led by researchers at Rutgers University, New Brunswick (RUNB), found that people with Type 2 diabetes who followed a diet rich in fibers had a greater reduction in blood sugar levels. In the study, […]

03/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Hibiscus extracts can be used to provide natural food coloring WITH health benefits

Extracts from hibiscus calyces could be used as a natural food coloring, which can provide health benefits at the same time, according to a study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The study, written by Aly R. Abdel-Moemin from Helwan University in Egypt, evaluated the effect of hibiscus calyces extract on the chemical and sensory properties […]

02/11/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Nutritional benefits of pasta can be greatly enhanced by adding holy basil powder

Researchers at the Bundelkhand University in India have brought the best of both worlds together by combining holy basil, one of the most popular medicinal herbs in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, and pasta, the ready-to-cook and easy-to-prepare ingredient that’s gaining ground in modern Indian cuisine. This gave birth to a distinct pasta that has a high fiber content, […]

11/25/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Massive health study finds dietary fiber intake slashes risk of numerous diseases

The consumption of dietary fiber can significantly improve one’s health by decreasing the risk of certain diseases. This was the conclusion researchers behind a 2011 study came to following data analysis of over 388,122 participants in the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study. At the beginning of the study in 1995, the participants—219,123 […]

10/17/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Cashing in on the growing dementia demographic: NY restaurant introduces “brain healthy” menu

Can one’s diet really prevent someone from suffering from dementia during the later years of their life? This is what a posh new restaurant seeks to answer. The menu at New York restaurant Honeybrains, allegedly contains meals that are good for brain health, enough so that they can lower the risk of you incurring dementia […]

10/02/2017 / By Lance D Johnson

Vitamin C found to sharply reduce cardiovascular mortality in latest study

Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is one of the most abundant antioxidants. It’s necessary for cellular health and is easy to include in the diet/lifestyle. The recommended dietary allowance for vitamin C is 90 mg/day for men and 75 mg/day for women. Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that quickly passes through the […]

07/20/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Beets are the perfect detoxifying, brain boosting side dish

Beets are extremely distinctive vegetables. Their bright, red color, slight sweetness and soft, buttery texture either makes people fall in love with them, or turn the other way. Of course, if people knew how incredibly nutrient-rich beets were, perhaps more people would diligently try to include these precious root vegetables in their diet even if […]

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