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07/27/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Scientists boost the nutritional quality of gluten-free bread by adding freeze-dried red potatoes to the dough

Gluten-free bread is all the rage these days, but one issue that some people have with it is its nutritional content – or seemingly lack thereof. The absence of grains, for one, means that gluten-free bread could also be low in protein, dietary fiber, and essential minerals. Indeed, there are ways to work around this […]

01/10/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

More “folk medicine” holds up under scientific scrutiny: The fruit of an evergreen tree in Bangladesh found to reduce fever, pain, inflammation

Yellow Myrobalan (Terminalia citrina) is a type of large flowering plant widely found across India and Pakistan. Its fruits are of particular interest, as they’ve utilized in many kinds of simplistic medicinal applications. The pharmacological potential of these fruits hasn’t been fully explored until recently, when numerous Pakistani researchers from various institutions took it upon […]

01/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The health benefits of stevia and how to grow it

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a plant that is endemic to the highlands of Paraguay in South America. It is popularly known as a natural sweetener, thanks to its leaves which contain sweet glycosides. The plant is now being commercially grown in many parts of South America and Asia, and the food and beverage industry is now […]

12/11/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Superfoods to combat arthritis: Ginger, berries, fish and other anti-inflammatory foods

Individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis can experience mild to severe joint pain, and this often affects their daily lives. Thankfully, there are some superfoods that can help you deal with this kind of pain. These superfoods help lower oxidative stress, or the body’s ability to “counteract or detoxify harmful chemicals.” Dr. Bhawna Gupta, from KIIT University […]

12/07/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Drink water, eat fruit: Fruit drinks marketed to children found to have shockingly high amounts of sugar

According to research published in the online journal BMJ Open, the sugar content of fruit drinks is “unacceptably high.” These refreshments include fruit drinks, and smoothies are some of the worst offenders. The findings revealed that at least half of the products assessed contained almost all of a child’s entire daily recommended maximum sugar intake of 19 grams […]

12/07/2017 / By Ralph Flores

You choose your brain health with your diet: Anti-inflammatory diet improves brain health while inflammatory diet accelerates atrophy

The benefits the brain gets from a Mediterranean-type weight loss program, coupled with a compatible dietary style, may be attributed to nutrients that aid in reducing brain inflammation and neural aging, according to a recent study conducted by the Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). The findings, which were discussed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in […]

12/05/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Shocking number of children being hospitalized for tooth decay due to excessive sugar consumption and lack of preventative care

While most parents are often worried about their kids getting injured while playing outdoors, a whopping 35,000 children younger than 10 needed tooth decay treatment in 2016 and 2017. According to statistics, children under 10 are now twice as likely to be hospitalized due to tooth decay rather than a broken arm. The worrisome matter is […]

11/28/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Researchers have once again found coffee to be part of a healthy lifestyle, but they still aren’t sure why

Two recently published studies have touted the benefits of regularly drinking coffee. The studies point out that drinking at least three cups of coffee helps in reducing the risks associated with stroke, heart disease, and liver disease, as well as boosting a person’s immune system and prolonging his or her lifespan. However, no conclusive evidence […]

11/24/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Want to look good for the holidays? Don’t rush it or you may end up bigger than you started

With Christmas right around the corner, there’s going to be a lot of people worrying if they’ll fit in their newest outfits for the upcoming parties. Before you go on a crash diet, keep in mind that rushing the dieting process can make you gain more weight. According to Rhiannon Lambert, a leading Harley Street […]

11/20/2017 / By Zoey Sky

How about a peanut butter and kale sandwich? Study shows that peanut butter enhances the vitamin A value of kale

It looks like aside from the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, there’s another — and healthier — way to enjoy peanut butter. According to a recent study, adding peanut butter to kale can boost the latter’s vitamin A value. According to researchers from South Korea, U.S., and Zimbabwe, peanut butter can help boost the […]

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