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Eating Fabulous

February 10th, 2008

Berries are Good for the Heart

A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition supports previous reports that the consumption of berries — bilberries, lingonberries, black currants and strawberries — confer heart health benefits by boosting levels of good cholesterol and improving blood pressure.
The berry group consumed 100 grams of whole bilberries and 50 grams of a […]

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June 20th, 2007

Mulberry Extract May Help Prevent Diabetes

Japanese researchers report of a new mulberry powder, with an optimized content of 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) which may be used as a dietary supplement to help prevent diabetes. DNJ has been shown to inhibit the action of the glucosidase enzyme that controls the digestion of carbohydrates.
“A human study indicated that the single oral administration of 0.8 […]

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