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Dayak onions can help menopausal women maintain proper reproductive health

November 13, 2018 -

The onset of menopause is a life-changing moment for women. Their bodies undergo drastic changes in response to the sharp reduction in hormone levels. Symptoms include dryness, hot flashes, and moodiness. Estrogen is the female sex hormone. It is mostly secreted by the ovaries, a function that is activated by follicle-stimulating hormones. Menopause ceases the production of the follicle-stimulating hormones, which leads to reduced levels of estrogen. Menopausal symptoms can ...

SALMONELLA outbreak in various states prompts RECALL of diced onion products

October 31, 2023 -

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Gills' voluntary recall of affected products in an Oct. 23 statement. The following products with used-by dates ranging between Aug. 11, 2023 and Aug. 28, 2023 were included in the recall:

The aforementioned products were sold at retailers in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Aside from these, they were also sold to food service providers, restaurants and other institutions ...

India bans onion exports as government tries to control rising food prices

December 12, 2023 -

The latest move sees overseas shipments of onions prohibited until the end of March, with an exception being made for cargos that began loading before the notification was issued. The move comes after the Indian government took steps to release stockpiles of onions to protect consumers from rising costs late this summer.

India also recently placed restrictions on using sugar cane juice for the production of biofuels in an attempt to increase its reserves. They have ...

Harness the legendary power of garlic, the everyday superfood, with this simple recipe

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Known alternatively as the "camphor of the poor," the "nectar of the gods," the "poor man's treacle" or the "stinking rose," garlic is not only a cooking staple and a flavorful, everyday superfood valued all over the world, it is also remarkable as a natural medicine.

Garlic is known for its medicinal properties, with documented evidence showing many major civilizations using it, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese and Indians.

Garlic contains many essential ...

Tech entrepreneur unpacks Twitter Files, what ‘weaponized’ agencies did to Americans

May 18, 2023 -

(Article by Gabriela Pariseau republished from NewsBusters.org)

Sacks applauded The Twitter Files for unveiling how federal agencies weaponized their authority against Americans in an interview on Benny Johnson’s The Benny Show Sunday. He credited Twitter owner Elon Musk for releasing the files. “I think we would have very little knowledge of what was actually happening inside these social media companies if Elon hadn’t opened up The Twitter Files,” Sacks said. “The only ...

8 Confirmed SALMONELLA cases in Canada’s British Columbia province linked to CANTALOUPES imported from Mexico

November 22, 2023 -

In a Nov. 15 statement, the British Columbia Center for Disease Control (BCCDC) and regional health authorities warned the public not to consume, distribute, serve or use any whole or pre-cut cantaloupes sold under the label Malichita. As per genetic sequencing, most of the illnesses detected to date were caused by the rare S. soahanina strain – also called S. sundsvall – found in the contaminated melons.

Since mid-November, there have been eight salmonella cases confirmed ...

FDA issues warning on several over-the-counter EYE DROPS that could cause infection and partial vision loss

November 13, 2023 -

According to the bulletin, 26 different types of eye drops are being recalled. All of these products are sold over-the-counter (OTC).

The FDA bulletin warned that using the OTC eye drops may cause infection "that could result in partial vision loss or blindness." The agency also advised individuals who develop symptoms of eye infection after using the products to seek medical care immediately.

According to the bulletin, the recalled eye drops are meant to be ...

The sweet spice: Health benefits of nutmeg and tips for proper storage

November 16, 2023 -

But did you know that nutmeg also offers some health benefits and contains beneficial antioxidants?What is nutmeg?

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is a spice that is commonly used in baked goods, holiday treats, ethnic cuisine and different beverages.

Nutmeg is produced by grinding nutmeg seeds from a flowering plant of the Myristicaceae family, sometimes called the nutmeg family. The plant is native to Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Nutmeg spice has ...

Sweet potato flour: A healthy, gluten-free alternative to wheat flour

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Sweet potato flour is made from dried or dehydrated sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) tubers, which are then finely ground. It has a a slightly sweet taste that complements many cuisines. Its low protein content makes it more suitable for tender baking applications, such as cakes, muffins, pie crusts or some cookies.

It is a good source of resistant starch, which is excellent for digestive health and blood sugar management. Because of its high starch content, it is best used ...

Mead Johnson Nutrition voluntarily recalls batches of Nutramigen Powder due to contamination

January 12, 2024 -

Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula for the dietary management of Cows Milk Allergy (CMA) that is sold in 12.6- and 19.8-ounce cans, underwent extensive testing by MJN and tested negative for the bacteria, reported the FDA.

The agency said the Nutramigen containers were manufactured in June 2023 and distributed primarily in June, July and August.

The FDA said based on the limited availability of the remaining stock of this special infant formula, it ...

STUDY: Eating foods high in flavonols (like quercetin) can help you stay strong as you age

September 26, 2023 -

Frail people are also the most likely to sustain injuries due to a fall, develop disabilities, be admitted to a hospital or require long-term care. They tend to have weak muscles and suffer from various conditions, such as arthritis, deafness, poor eyesight and poor memory. Because of the weakness they feel, frail older adults also tend to walk slowly, get exhausted quickly and struggle to do the simplest task, such as climb stairs or stand up on their own.

But while ...

For Israel, there are no good options now

October 30, 2023 -

(Article by Andrew Sullivan republished from AndrewSullivan.Substack.com)

At home, Israel’s supporters are engaging in a frenzy of defensive cancel culture. And that’s never pretty. If you’ve spent the last few years decrying woke intolerance, you might express some smidgen of hesitation before doxxing, hounding, firing and naming all those who have taken the side of the Palestinians in the current Hamas-Israel war. But this is a Republican Senator, Tom Cotton, in a ...

Garlic, white onion, and purple onion found to possess antihypertensive, antidiabetic properties

February 13, 2019 -

These findings suggest that garlic, white onion, and purple onion exhibit antidiabetic and antihypertensive properties due to their inhibitory effect on key enzymes linked with diabetes and hypertension and their powerful antioxidant properties.

To read more studies on foods that prevent hypertension and Type 2 diabetes, visit SuperFoods.news.

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Oboh G, Ademiluyi AO, Agunloye OM, Ademosun AO, ...

Malaysian fruit belimbing dayak can help lower LDL cholesterol

April 24, 2019 -

The findings concluded that B. angulata fruit juice is an antioxidant-rich drink that can protect against symptoms of hypercholesterolemia.

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Ahmed IA, Mikail MA, Ibrahim M. BACCAUREA ANGULATA FRUIT JUICE AMELIORATES ALTERED HEMATOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL BIOMARKERS IN DIET-INDUCED HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIC RABBITS. Nutrition Research. June 2017;42:31–42. DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2017.04.012

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Extracts from garlic, white onion and purple onion exert inhibitory effects against enzymes linked to diabetes and hypertension

November 27, 2020 -

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that garlic, white onion and purple onion exert anti-diabetes and antihypertensive properties by inhibiting ACE, a-amylase and a-glucosidase activity and preventing lipid peroxidation in the pancreas and heart through their antioxidant activities.

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Oboh, G, Ademiluyi AO, Agunloye OM, Ademosun AO, Ogunsakin BG. INHIBITORY EFFECT OF GARLIC, PURPLE ONION, ...

Antioxidant-rich belimbing dayak, a Malaysian fruit, can help lower bad cholesterol

May 22, 2019 -

Fortunately, penny-pinchers who would still like to have more antioxidant-rich foods don't need to look any further than their local produce. A recent study in Malaysia, in particular, revealed that a fruit endemic to their region can be used against elevated cholesterol levels in the blood. The study, which appeared in the journal Nutrition Research, identified Baccaurea angulata – locally referred to as belimbing dayak – to have anti-hypercholesterolemic properties. Researchers ...

Onion extract exhibits therapeutic effects against cadmium toxicity

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