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Do you believe that health and the potential for a long life makes you more attractive? Then eat more carrots. A study conducted on fish indicates that males eating more carotenoids were better able to protect their cells from damage and thus lived longer - and (more importantly) that females found these long-lived males particularly […]
Although yellow soya has already been touted for its cholesterol lowering abilities, a team of Korean researchers have shown in animal trials that the black soya may even be more potent, and in addition, may also prevent weight gain and subsequently, diabetes.
The researchers, led by Shin Joung Rho at Hanyang University, Seoul, allowed 32 rats […]
Should pregnant women eat fish or not? Previously, pregnant women have been warned against fish consumption due to the possibility of heavy metal poisoning, but a recent study published in The Lancet indicates that the advice to limit seafood consumption could actually be detrimental and that the benefits of fish in the maternal diet outweighs […]
From the other blogs in the b5media Science and Health channel, here are some posts discussing some fabulous foods and beverages:
From A Hearty Life: Welch’s American Concord Purple Grape Juice helps promote a healthy heart.
From Lively Women: 5 Tasty Treats That Aren’t Just for Kids.
From Vegan Chic: Vegan Chocolates– too late for Valentine’s , but […]
… well a lot of maladies apparently, as listed in this article on the healing powers of honey. I know about it’s immunotherapeutic effects on hay fever or pollen allergies, but I didn’t imagine that the oral consumption of honey could work against insomnia, osteoporosis, and cough, among others.
Even if these were true, I […]
Expectant moms are always advised to take folic acid supplements, sometimes even those who are still in the planning stage of conception. It has been shown that folic acid is vital during early pregnancy to reduce the risk of the infant developing neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.
A recent study conducted in Norway […]
Just a few days ago, I posted new research developments on resveratrol, which demonstrated how this compound commonly found in wines may prevent strokes, and help address aging-related disorders, including obesity. The same people involved in the latter report new findings: Resveratrol reduces fat and boosts endurance by activation of SIRT1, first aging gene shown […]
In a previous article, we have discussed what probiotic foods are and how they boost health by helping us keep a healthy gut microflora. According to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide, probiotic food consumption my help against th e following conditions:
digestive disorders, including diarrhea, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome
urogenital diseases, such as […]
Previously, I’ve written entries showing how fish and fish-derived fatty acids may lower the risk of contracting a variety of cancers (prostate, renal and breast cancers, to name a few). Fish is also one of the best sources of DHA, which is good for the brain.
Here’s another feat for fatty fish: A recent report […]
I picked up Michael Anuzis’ Top 8 High-Utility Foods via this week’s Healthy Eating, Dieting & Fitness Blog Carnival. I like the way he used the phrase, “high-utility” and “for special purposes” to introduce and entry about functional foods… or mostly functional foods, at least. The miso, rice ball and carbs don’t count, unless they’re […]
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