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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
11/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Oat-fortified, vacuum-dried pasta can improve dietary fiber intake
Research has shown that fortifying pasta with oat powder and drying it using a reduced-pressure vacuum oven can improve its nutritional and physical qualities. The study, which was published in CyTA – Journal of Food looked at the effects of adding oat powder to pasta, as well as vacuum-drying it, has on its fiber content and […]
11/12/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Organic tea has a superior nutritional profile compared to conventional tea
Researchers have found that organically grown tea contains more antioxidants. The study, led by the Ministry of Agriculture in Hangzhou, China, linked these antioxidants to multiple health benefits, including a lower risk of disease and improved overall health. Their findings, which appeared in Biological Agriculture & Horticulture, compared the benefits of organically grown tea with its conventional […]
11/06/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Want stronger bones? Study finds that vitamin E is crucial for bone health
People who swear by the effects of vitamin E in keeping their skin healthy might soon add maintaining bone health to its long list of benefits. In a study, which appeared in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, researchers from Toyo University in Japan have found that a vitamin E derivative called tocotrienol-rich fraction (TRF) can […]
11/06/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Quercetin protects you from obesity-related muscle atrophy
Researchers from the University of Ulsan in South Korea have identified the flavonoid quercetin to be effective against muscle atrophy caused by obesity. Their study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, investigated whether quercetin was effective on skeletal muscle atrophy in mice treated with tumor necrosis factor alpha. TNFa is a cytokine that promotes inflammation. Obese individuals […]
11/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
A plant found in tropical Africa is being studied for its strong antioxidant properties
Beyond turmeric, chia seeds, and goji berries are medicinal plants that have been used since the beginning of human history, which we have yet to explore fully. In a recent study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a team from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria identified Feretia apodanthera, a plant native to the African continent, to have potent antioxidant properties. […]
11/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Adding probiotics to your fruit salad is a delicious way to enjoy a nutrient-dense meal
If you swear by eating fruits, you’re in luck: According to researchers from Brazil, you can add probiotics to your fruit salad to make a delicious and nutrient-packed alternative to functional foods. In their study, published in Food Science and Technology, the team investigated the potential of fruit salads to be used as carriers of the […]
10/16/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Vitamin E may be useful in maintaining bone quality
A study led by researchers from Toyo University in Japan have found that a vitamin E derivative called tocotrienol-rich fraction (TRF) can effectively inhibit the activation of Janus kinase (JAK) signaling — which regulates the lysyl oxidase (LOX) enzyme in osteoblastic cells. The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, looked at the link […]
10/15/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Fruit salads are a creative way to get more probiotics
Fruit salads that have been minimally processed could be used as probiotic carriers, according to a paper in Food Science and Technology. In the study, researchers from Brazil looked at the potential of fruit salads as carriers of Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001. Aside from the viability of probiotics in fruit salads, the team also examined the physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory […]
10/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Camel’s milk found to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease from hypertension
Most of the Western world has been slow on the uptake when it comes to the benefits of camel’s milk. However, that means everyone’s missing out on what it can do for the body, such as potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases caused by hypertension, according to a study published in CyTA – Journal of […]
10/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
6 health benefits that make eating pomegranates a wise choice for lifelong health
It’s the start of pomegranate season in the U.S., which means a lot of kitchens (and shirts) in the country are bound to become bloody — thanks to the fruit’s uncanny ability to stain any surface. It’s still no reason to give up on cracking open a fresh pomegranate, given its health benefits far outweigh […]
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