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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
10/08/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
An excellent spinach substitute, jute mallow supports a healthy cardiovascular system
This plant from Africa can be the new – and slimy – spinach. Jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius), a traditional plant common in some parts of Africa, is an excellent substitute for spinach as it also supports the cardiovascular system. In a study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, this plant was found to have […]
10/05/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Drink a tea infused with Korean cactus to naturally remedy your constipation
Treat your constipation naturally with the eastern prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa), a cactus common in Korea. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers in Korea wanted to determine if the cactus extract can alleviate loperamide-induced constipation in mice. In Korea, some people drink the juice of eastern prickly pear by grinding […]
10/04/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Preparing oat cookies with functional health properties
In a study published in the journal Food Science and Technology, researchers used baru almond (Dipteryx alata Vog.) to make oat cookies with functional properties. Researchers from the University of Campinas and Instituto de Tecnologia de Alimentos in Brazil conducted pilot tests to make cookies with interesting nutritional properties and pleasant sensory aspects. The researchers […]
10/03/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Scientists look for natural alternatives to synthetic food preservatives
In the search for natural alternatives to synthetic antioxidants, a study published in the journal Food Science and Technology examined the potential of coconut oil cake as a source of antioxidants to stabilize foods. It was found that coconut oil cake can be used as a natural alternative to synthetic food preservatives. Researchers from the […]
10/03/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Bee bread improves the antioxidant status of athletes
Although there were studies conducted on the antioxidant properties of bee bread, there is no scientific data on the potential effectiveness of bee bread’s antioxidant properties on sports performance. Thus, researchers from the University Sains Malaysia conducted a study on this and found that bee bread supplementation can improve athletic performance. For the study, which was […]
10/03/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The jute mallow has an impressive nutritional profile
Research has found that the leaf extracts of jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius) have an impressive nutritional profile, making them a potentially great antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and cardiovascular system modulatory agent. The study, published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, looked at the phytochemical composition and acute toxicity effect of jute mallow leaf extracts in […]
09/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Eat more tomatoes and broccoli to fight obesity
As obesity is becoming a global threat to human health, researchers continue to search for food items and dietary compounds that may prevent or treat it and its complications. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it was revealed that tomato and broccoli help fight obesity by reducing resistin levels […]
09/16/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Scientists document at the anti-obesity effects of tomato and broccoli
Increased levels of resistin, an adipocyte hormone that regulates glucose metabolism, may cause obesity leading to insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine reveals that tomato and broccoli can reduce resistin levels and restores insulin sensitivity. Researchers at Helwan University and Modern Sciences and Arts […]
09/13/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
A traditional Malay ethnomedicine shown to prevent obesity
Red pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus), known as red dragon fruit in Malaysia, has been found to prevent obesity. In the study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it was found that red pitaya improves energy balance homeostasis by regulating the anorectic, orexigenic and energy expenditure-related genes. Researchers at Universiti Putra Malaysia in Malaysia […]
09/12/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Consume more coconut water vinegar for better liver health
Coconut water vinegar, the fermented end product of coconut water, has been commonly consumed to treat diseases, such as liver disorders and inflammation. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that coconut water vinegar could potentially treat liver damage caused by paracetamol, the most commonly used pain relief drug in the […]
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