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Muscle pains from too much exercise? Cherry juice might help.
The researchers found that the weakening of the elbow flexion strength in the cherry group was significantly lower than the placebo group. The strength loss after four days, tested on an arm curl bench, was only four per cent for the cherry juice group, but was […]
My neighbor-blog here at b5media, the Cancer Commentary, reports:
According to a population-based study from China, drinking at least one cup of tea a day cuts the risk of cancer in the gallbladder and bile ducts by about 40 percent.
Don’t ask me how; they‘re not sure either. They believe its due to the anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory […]
What’s your preferred pep-me-up elixir in the mornings? Mine is coffee. Freshly brewed, fragrant coffee. Can’t start the day without it!
Unhealthy? Think again. Gone are the days when coffee and caffeine would be considered the villain. Contrary to popular belief, and although there are studies indicating that caffeine consumption leads to aortal stiffness, and […]
Although cranberries and cranberry juice is best known as a prophylaxis against bladder and urinary tract infections, there’s a wide array of other health benefits it can offer, too.
As in the bladder, it has also been shown to prevent bacterial adhesion in the gut and teeth as well, thus preventing infections that may lead to […]
I first got to know the medicinal properties of this fruit (juice) just recently because a friend of mine drinks this to prevent bladder and urinary tract infections. And yes, there is a sound scientific basis to this.
A specific type of tannin found only in cranberries and blueberries interacts with the little projections on […]
A few days after laboring over my very first post, and I encounter this article about superfoods. It’s oldish, written a year ago, but still captures the concept of what functional foods are: foods that are valued not as much for their calorie or nutrient content, but for the amount of health-beneficial compounds they bear.
It […]
…keeps the doctor away!
But how? Apples are rich in compounds called phytochemicals, substances found in plants that have virtually no nutritive value, but helps protect us from developing diseases.
There have been studies linking the consumption of apples with reduced risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and diabetes.
Because of its antioxidant properties, it […]
Because I’d like to deliver on my promise of proof that healthy food is not some boring vegetable or supplement, let’s highlight one of the most-loved food items in the world: Chocolate.
Chocolate is a power-food. Yes, it’s loaded in sugar and calories, but it’s has also been found be rich in antioxidants and increase “good” […]
Ah, the first post is always the hardest to write. But I’ve lots of foodie goodies to share with you so let me just rattle this one away, ok…
What is this blog gonna be about?
The star of the show are foods that does more than simply fill in an empty stomach. More than satisfying […]
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