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05/22/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Antioxidant-rich belimbing dayak, a Malaysian fruit, can help lower bad cholesterol
Antioxidants are all the rage these days, and for most people, it means lining up to buy blueberries and strawberries – even in areas where they can be expensive. 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, […]
01/28/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Jackfruit seeds can be used as an alternative protein source
A study published in CyTA – Journal of Food has found that jackfruit seeds, which are often discarded in the production process, can be an alternative source of protein. The study, led by a team from the Autonomous University of Nayarit in Mexico, identified a protein isolate that can be derived from jackfruit seeds and used as […]
01/27/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Easily boost your immune system by eating more pomegranates, study concludes
Pomegranates (Punica granatum) are indeed one of the healthiest foods on the planet. In fact, a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine noted that the bright red seeds of the fruit provide a bevy of benefits. Scientists from King Saud University concluded that pomegranates can boost the immune system and treat diseases such as malaria. For their […]
12/10/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Reduce fibromyalgia pain with soursop – new finding
People who suffer from the debilitating effects of fibromyalgia could have a new lease on life with the benefits of the soursop (Annona muricata). In a study, which appeared in the peer-reviewed journal PharmaNutrition, researchers from the University of Seville in Spain have determined that soursop leaves have the ability to protect against hallmark symptoms of fibromyalgia, including […]
11/30/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Get rid of your gastric ulcers NATURALLY with snake gourd
Research has found that snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina), a plant common to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, has gastroprotective activity, which can prevent damage caused by conditions such as gastric ulcer and similar conditions. In the study, the team from Sri Lanka looked at two things: The mechanism behind the plant’s ability to protect […]
11/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Pomegranate juice could be the key to lowering bad cholesterol levels
In the U.S., fall is also the time for pomegranates. While it’s known for its delicious “seeds” (which are technically called arils), it’s mostly known for being labor-intensive as the cracking open a pomegranate requires both patience and skill. Still, that shouldn’t be a reason to stop you from getting those delicious seeds, as German […]
10/27/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Mangoes for digestive health: A compound found in the fruit was found to be effective against H. pylori
The next big thing in cancer treatment might just come from a fruit we all know — mangoes. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that mangiferin, a bioactive compound found in mangoes, may reduce the likelihood of gastric cancer induced by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). In their study […]
10/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Taking the powder of the Java plum reduces the damage caused by a high-fat diet
A study by North South University researchers in Bangladesh shows that the Java plum (Syzygium cumini), a plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, can effectively prevent cell damage caused by oxidative stress, as well as reduce the likelihood of inflammation and fibrosis in the liver. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also […]
10/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Nature’s pharmacy: Use the South American Surinam cherry to disinfect wounds and relieve swelling
A recent study has found that a cherry native to Brazil contained multiple health benefits that validate its use in folk medicine as a treatment for various conditions. Findings from this study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, suggest that the leaves of the Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) possessed antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic activities based on a […]
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 […]
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