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News & Articles By Ellaine Castillo
01/13/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Pineapples offer you enormous health benefits and can even help the body fight off chronic disease
On hot summer days, a lot of people look forward to eating sweet and juicy pineapples. However, even if it’s not yet summer, there are still plenty of reasons why you should enjoy this tropical fruit. Pineapples are packed with vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, thiamine, folate, potassium, and magnesium. Aside from these, […]
01/13/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
3 Nutrients that reduce excessive amounts of the stress hormone cortisol
Most people have accepted stress as a constant part of their lives, but there are so many reasons why you should not take this lightly. Countless studies have shown just how bad stress can be for a person’s health. One of the ways stress damages your health is by increasing cortisol levels in the body. In […]
01/12/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
More reasons to soak up that healthy sunlight: Low levels of vitamin D linked to inflammatory markers
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that plays a pivotal role in preventing diseases like cancer and diabetes. Unfortunately, a large portion of the world’s population is grossly deficient in this essential nutrient. Estimates show that approximately 1 billion people suffer from low vitamin D levels in their blood. This is a great cause for concern since […]
01/11/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
High consumption of lycopene-rich foods improves cardiovascular health
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading health problems in the world. Recent estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly 610,000 deaths every year. This shows that there is an urgent need for easy and accessible ways to protect the heart. Many healthcare professionals recommend eating […]
01/09/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Certain inflammatory markers found to be triggered by inadequate levels of vitamin D
A study published in the Journal of Nutritional Science showed that vitamin D deficiency leads to an increase in inflammatory markers. This was determined by a team of researchers from various institutions in London, Australia, and Brazil through a clinical study involving more than 5,000 participants. Vitamin D deficiency is a rising public health concern […]
01/09/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
New perspective on the beneficial effects of lycopene in cardiovascular health
A team of scientists from the University of Aberdeen and the Robert Gordon University in the U.K. has proposed mechanisms by which lycopene confers cardiovascular protection. Their findings, which were published in the journal Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, resulted from the review of existing studies regarding the health benefits of lycopene intake. The consumption of fruits […]
01/08/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Can diet and nutrition impact age-related cognitive decline?
Researchers from Ulster University in Northern Ireland have established the pivotal role that diet and nutrition play in maintaining brain health. Their study, which was published in the journal Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, reviewed existing evidence regarding the relationship between specific nutrients and cognitive function and depression during aging. Aging is associated with cognitive […]
01/07/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Start your day right by drinking lemon water
Most people start their day with a good old cup of joe to give them the energy to get through the day. But why not try something new and go for a glass of lemon water instead? Lemon water is very easy to make. All of you have to do is slice up some lemons, put […]
01/06/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
The benefits of folate supplementation for people with hypertension
We need a lot of nutrients to keep our organs in tip-top shape. While our bodies cannot produce everything it needs to achieve its optimum function, food can supplement our nutritional requirements. One nutrient whose supply is dependent on dietary intake is folate, a type of B-vitamin. There are many health benefits associated with folate supplementation. A […]
01/04/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
7 benefits of glutamine
All amino acids are important in maintaining overall health but one of the most critical ones is glutamine, which is the most abundant free amino acid in the body. This amino acid is also one of the most involved in different bodily functions, including those of the immune, digestive, and nervous systems. Although the body produces […]
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