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08/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Tunisian dates keep your immune system strong… here’s how

A new study reported that the seeds of the Tunisian dates are an untapped, rich, and inexpensive source of polyphenols. These bioactive compounds have powerful antioxidant properties that can strengthen the immune system by scavenging free radicals and preventing oxidative stress that damages cells. Polyphenols and other natural oxidants are drawing a lot of interest […]

07/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Studying the effects of pomegranate seed flour on dough and bread quality

Turkish researchers have reported that adding a certain amount of pomegranate seed flour to the dough mixture improved the nutritional content of the bread without seriously compromising its appearance or qualities. The fortified bread contained higher levels of dietary fiber while remaining appealing to the eyes and taste of the health-inclined consumer. The trial was […]

06/29/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A flavonoid in fruits and vegetables found to prevent hepatitis B

Naringenin is a dietary flavonoid present in many fruits, herbs, and vegetables. Taiwanese researchers believe this phytochemical can stop the hepatitis B virus (HBV) from causing hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer. The virus spreads by infecting the host DNA with the HBV X protein (HBx). Even as the liver heals following every instance of hepatitis, the malevolent […]

02/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Prevent, and even reverse, cardiovascular disease with pomegranate – it cleans your arteries

The delicious and healthy fruit pomegranate enjoys a long history of connection with the human race. Now, a fairly recent medical study revealed that the pomegranate can stop or even reverse the progress of cardiovascular diseases, reported a GreenMedInfo article. Published in the medical journal Atherosclerosis, the study involved a breed of mice that was […]

02/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Produce suppliers are now using a chemical “freshness preserver technology” on your fruits and vegetables … but is it SAFE?

You may want to reconsider biting into that fresh apple. A GreenMedInfo article sounded the alarm about a cancer-causing, gene-damaging chemical liberally used by suppliers as a “freshness preserver technology” for fruits and vegetable. Used by the U.S. and more than forty countries, the carcinogenic and genotoxic chemical is made by AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., and it goes […]

02/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

All the health benefits of durian fruit without having to eat it – researchers have discovered its promise as a probiotic

It may soon be possible to enjoy the health benefits of the King of Fruits without the accompanying stench of rotten eggs or the need to actually eat it. Thanks to a joint study by Chinese and Singaporean researchers, a new non-dairy probiotic drink based on fermented durian pulp could be in the works, reported […]

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