May 26th, 2008
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), especially those of the omega-3 series (EPA and DHA from fish), are known for their anti-inflammatory activity. This effect is important for the prevention/treatment of various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease or rheumatoid arthritis. The latest paper by the group of Francesco Visioli (Universite “Pierre et Marie Curie”, Paris) now […]
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May 25th, 2008
Which fats you should limit or avoid?
Which are better for you than others?
Which foods contain which types of fat?
How many calories – and how much fat – you should eat each day?
If foods labeled “trans fat-free” are always healthy?
If you know the answers to the above, then give yourself a pat on the back. According […]
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May 21st, 2008
Luteolin, a plant flavonoid found in celery and green peppers has been found to reduce inflammatory response in the brain and may thus have a potential role in treating neuroinflammation as a result of aging and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
Graduate research assistant Saebyeol Jang studied the inflammatory response in microglial […]
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May 18th, 2008
In last month’s issue of Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, a new study indicates that apples, and moreso, apple juice, bear the same antioxidant powers often attributed to purple grapes, which helps prevent atherosclerosis. It also appears that processing apples into juice may increase the bioavailability of the naturally-occurring compounds and antioxidants found in the […]
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May 6th, 2008
Pardon the brief hiatus the last several days; I took some time out to deliver a fabulous baby girl ;-) …
And as any parent would know, I’m still trying to get the hang of things, trying to find and fall into a new routine that will work for the whole family. The past several days […]
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