All posts tagged with superfoods
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-(Natural News) Chicoric acid is a useful plant compound that is present in the roots of many plants, especially those that grow in the Mediterranean region. These plants have been used as alternative medicines or as food supplements for many years. The most abundant sources of chicoric acid include the roots of the flowering herbs, […]
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-(Natural News) Vitamin E is usually touted as a skin-healthy micronutrient capable of reviving dull and dry skin. But this essential vitamin also plays a vital role in the prevention of osteoporosis later in life. According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, high levels of alpha-tocopherol, the form of vitamin E […]
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-(Natural News) Not all vegetables take several months to mature. Even if you’re not an experienced gardener, there are plenty of vegetables that you can harvest in no time. From leafy greens to root vegetables, here are five of the easiest vegetables to grow. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) Spinach A must-have leafy green vegetable, spinach provides several heart-healthy […]
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-(Natural News) Egyptian researchers examined the efficiency of water extracts from edible medicinal plants used to treat kidney stones, against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced nephrotoxicity. Their study was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The kidneys are essential organs that perform several important functions. Nephrotoxicity is one of the most prevailing kidney complications caused […]
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Older adults enjoy the heart-healthy benefits of beetroot juice more than younger adults, study says
-(Natural News) Packed with essential nutrients like iron, potassium and vitamin C, beetroot is steadily gaining popularity as a heart-healthy superfood. A recent study showed that consumption of beetroot juice led to improved heart and brain functions in both young and old adults. The study, published in Nutrients, also revealed that beetroot juice improved certain biomarkers for […] -
-(Natural News) In this study, researchers at Iran University of Medical Sciences summarized the findings of prospective studies on the relationship between long-term nut consumption and obesity. This review article was published in the journal Nutrition Research. Nuts contain a variety of nutrients and bioactive compounds that promote metabolic health. However, their high energy density makes them possible […]
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-(Natural News) Researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey tested whether phenolic-enriched raspberry extracts, compared with raspberry ketone, can promote resilience toward metabolic alterations caused by an obesity-inducing diet. Their study was published in the journal Nutrition Research. Red raspberries (Rubus idaeus) contain numerous phenolic compounds that provide health benefits. Raspberry ketone (4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone), a flavoring agent, […]
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-(Natural News) Amid the coronavirus outbreak, supermarkets nationwide have seen an influx of shoppers like never before. Shelves rarely stay full, and most non-perishable foods like canned meat, powdered milk and premade soup mixes are often out of stock. This scenario seems to be part of the “new normal,” as the mainstream media calls it nowadays. […]
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-(Natural News) In this study, scientists from Zimbabwe and Kazakhstan investigated how extracts from the fruits of Annona stenophylla and Flacourtia indica may help in the prevention of cancer caused by the formation of free radicals due to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. For their analysis, the researchers obtained extracts […]
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-(Natural News) To prevent the further spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), several states have issued stay-at-home orders. In preparation, citizens have stocked up on supplies while they’re on lockdown. Still, it’s important to maintain your overall well-being by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly – even as you’re hunkered down and stuck indoors. Follow these tips to stay […]
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