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09/18/2017 / By Russel Davis

Want to improve your memory or ability to concentrate? Lutein in avocados shown to boost eye and brain health

Eating avocados may help boost eye health, memory and attention, a study published in Nutrients revealed. A team of researchers at the Tufts University’s Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging noted that these beneficial effects were largely in part to the fruit’s high lutein levels. According to the experts, both the eyes and the […]

09/07/2017 / By Russel Davis

4 Essential supplements your body really needs

In the U.K. alone, the dietary supplements market is now valued at 400 million euros. In fact, nearly 50 percent of U.K. consumers reported taking dietary supplements last year. The country is currently spending more money on purchasing dietary supplements compared with painkillers. According to a recent report in Express.co.uk, chlorophyll now takes the spotlight as the […]

09/02/2017 / By Russel Davis

Dark chocolate, olive oil combination found to protect the cardiovascular system

Combining dark chocolates and olive oil could magnify both foods’ beneficial cardiovascular effects, a recent study revealed. As part of the study, a team of researchers conducted a randomized crossover study involving 26 volunteers that exhibited at least three cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, dyslipidemia (abnormal amount of lipids in the blood), hypertension, or family history of […]

08/30/2017 / By Russel Davis

Yet another study finds that daily fish oil supplements protect the brain by balancing hormones like estrogen

A recent study published in Scientific Reports revealed that fish oil supplements may boost estrogen levels in the brain, thereby reducing the frequency and duration of seizures. As part of research, a team of health experts assessed how three groups of mice models would react on a diet that included various types of oil. One group […]

08/28/2017 / By Russel Davis

Avocado PITS found to be a “goldmine” of nutrition, with powerful nutrients that prevent disease

A recent study showed that the husk of an avocado seed is the healthiest part of the fruit as it contains a vast number of key nutrients that show potential in alleviating cancer, heart disease, and other diseases. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ground about […]

07/27/2017 / By Russel Davis

Red onions found to fight cancer more powerfully than yellow or white onions

Red onions were more effective than yellow or white onions in killing cancer cells, according to a study published in Food Research International. To carry out the study, a team of researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada examined five types of onions of varying colors including Lasalle, Fortress, Safrane, Stanely and Ruby Ring varieties. […]

07/16/2017 / By Russel Davis

Strawberry nutrients found to prevent dementia and age-related cognitive decline

An animal study published online in the Journals of Gerontology Series A revealed that eating strawberries may well prevent memory decline and subsequent onset of Alzheimer’s disease. To carry out the study, a team of researchers from the Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory at the Salk Institute examined a strain of laboratory mice that were genetically modified to develop premature aging and Alzheimer’s disease. This […]

07/07/2017 / By Russel Davis

Daily smoothie with vitamin D and omega-3 oils found to improve fertility in women

Regular consumption of fruit smoothies fortified with vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids may boost a woman’s likelihood of getting pregnant, a new study revealed. According to study, the drink contains the same omega-3 content as a portion of salmon and a single supplement dose of vitamin D. The study also revealed that participants were more […]

07/05/2017 / By Russel Davis

Olive oil really is the healthiest oil for frying foods, scientists find

While frying is considered a generally unsafe way to prepare food, a number of studies have demonstrated that frying can be healthy, as long as you use olive oil to do it. According to Rachel Adams, senior lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom, cooking with high heat triggers changes in oils that alter their aroma, […]

06/27/2017 / By Russel Davis

Triticale – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Triticale is a whole grain that was first produced in the 19th as a result of crossbreeding wheat (a triticum) and rye (a secale). Triticales contain the essential qualities of both wheat and rye. According to HealthBenefitsTimes.com, triticales boast grain quality and yield potential akin to wheat. In addition, triticales are known to have similar disease and […]

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