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Herbal extracts derived from a tree called Tabebuia impetiginosa, commonly known as Pink Ipê or Pink Lapacho which is native to Central and South America, has been shown in animal trials to delay the absorption of dietary fat. The researchers believe that the extract could be incorporated into a food supplement to fight obesity, as […]
As a segues to my previous post on how increasing potassium intake may help ward off cardiovascular disease, here are the top 10 sources of potassium, according to the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (pdf file):
Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added
Orange juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted
Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Beans, […]
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a big impact. A new article published in last month’s issue of The Journal of Clinical Hypertension indicates that an increased intake in minerals such as potassium, and possibly magnesium and calcium by dietary means may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and stroke, […]
In the past, I’ve written about eggs’ contribution in lowering breast cancer risks and boosting brain power. Well, a new study indicates that egg consumption can also help you lose weight. According to the study,
Compared to the subjects who ate a bagel breakfast, men and women who consumed two eggs for breakfast as part of […]
Artichoke extract may lower your cholesterol. A new study by the “Laboratory of Micronutrients and Cardiovascular Disease” (Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris) adds further evidence why eating artichoke (in this case, the wild artichoke, Cynara cardunculus) is good for your cardiovascular system.
The occurrence of cardiovascular events crucially depends on the stability of the plaque […]
It’s not just what you eat, when and how often you eat matters, too. According to a new study published in the journal Obesity, those who eat at irregular times run a greater risk of developing insulin resistance and so-called metabolic syndrome where multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes accumulate in an individual.
Scientists […]
Although I’ve written several entries on the health benefits of wine consumption because of its resveratrol content, I hope the posts did not come across as promoting excessive alcohol consumption. I’d like to take this opportunity that while there are scientific evidence supporting the so-called French paradox, most suggest that moderate regular wine consumption is […]
Previous studies have already demonstrated in animal trials that resveratrol improves health and longevity. New data confirms that resveratrol does improve health and possibly the quality of life, particularly in obese test animals.
In addition to cardiovascular function, the scientists found resveratrol to have a variety of positive effects on other age-related problems in mice:
Treated mice […]
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If you haven’t planned your menu for the 4th of July yet, check out the Healthy 4th of July Recipes and Menus at Eating Well. The Tomato-&-Olive-Stuffed Portobello Caps sounds reaaaally good to me! Tomatoes, olives, garlic — that’s a good dose of antioxidants for a healthy heart! Plus […]
A new animal study indicates that low doses of resveratrol, an antioxidant compound naturally found in grapes, pomegranates, red wine among others, can potentially <a href=” width=”160″ />boost the quality of life in old age by improving heart health. The effects of resveratrol seems to mimic that of caloric restriction, which involves keeping to […]
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