carotenoids
08/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Carotenoids are also good for your hearing: Study
You probably know by now that carotenoids are good for your eyes. But have you heard about them boosting your cognition and your hearing as well? Experts are suggesting that carotenoids like lutein are able to sharpen a person’s brain and hearing through the same processes that lets them enhance one’s eyesight, an article on […]
08/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Carotenoids and omega-3s are crucial for healthy eyes, one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body
Foods rich in carotenoids aren’t the only things that can boost eye health, according to Dr. John Paul SanGiovanni, a federally funded researcher who specializes in the topic. It looks like foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids are also beneficial for optimal vision. SanGiovanni is the chief of the unit on Genetics in Nutritional Neuroscience in […]
06/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Reduce your risk of breast cancer by 21% by simply eating one more serving of veggies a day
According to research, eating more vegetables daily can help lower your risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 21 percent. The paper, which was published in the European Journal of Cancer, analyzed various studies via meta-analysis to confirm if women who followed diets high in fruit and vegetables did have a lower risk of developing […]
04/26/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The history and constituents of the date palm, a favorite since ancient times
Dates share a history with some of the world’s earliest civilizations. People have been enjoying them for so long — well over 5,000 years — that no-one remembers the history of how we first came to enjoy this delectable fruit. One thing is for sure: People consume dates not only for their flavor but also for their […]
03/27/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Encapsulated fruit and vegetable juices found to improve inflammation, blood lipids, weight in the obese
A study by researchers at the University of Newcastle in Australia showed that encapsulated fruit and vegetable juice concentrate could affect the risk factors for chronic disease among overweight and obese adults. The results of the study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, were the result of a double-blinded, parallel, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in older adults. For the […]
03/13/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Greener AND more nutritious: Tomatoes grown with half the water have the same quality plus higher concentration of carotenoids
Farmers are constantly trying to figure out how they can conserve water without sacrificing the quality of their crops, so a new discovery from University of Seville researchers will be welcome news. According to their findings, cherry tomatoes that are grown with half the amount of water that is normally used not only have the […]
09/01/2017
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By Derek Henry
Why everyone and their dog should be looking into this powerful antioxidant
No one appreciates the feelings that are often associated with getting old. The tired aching body, failing memory, wrinkling skin, poor eyesight, and heart problems are enough to make anyone crave that feeling of being young again. The truth is, many great discoveries have been made over the years that have allowed people to dip their […]
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