July 5th, 2008
Check out Tara Parker-Pope’s article on NY Times Health highlighting 11 foods you should be eating, according to Dr. Bowden, author of the book, The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth:
Beets
Cabbage
Swiss Chard
Cinnamon
Pomegranate Juice
Dried Plums
Pumpkin Seeds
Sardines
Turmeric
Frozen Blueberries
Canned Pumpkin
I’ve covered most of them here at Eating Fabulous, and if you want scientific studies backing up the health claims […]
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June 16th, 2008
Studies on flavanols have repeatedly shown these compounds to be effective in preventing and/or treating a variety of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and mental health degeneration.
Now, scientists have been able to produce a synthetic version of flavanols, which are naturally found in cacao (chocolates!). In a recent study, they have shown in cell […]
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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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April 28th, 2008
How do you make a heart healthy meal even heart-healthier? By pairing it with antioxidant-rich wine, of course!
Toast To Mom, a site designed to inspire and support heart healthy lifestyle choices, while raising awareness and funds for women living with heart disease, features 5 recipes from the WomenHeart’s All Heart Family Cookbook and pairs them […]
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April 25th, 2008
Here’s an excellent introductory article about funcitonal foods I thought you all might find interesting: Are functional foods feasible?
The article covers briefly the history of functional foods, and how the market has boomed in the last few decades. Are they worth it? Are they really beneficial? What issues should consumers be aware of?
At any rate […]
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April 25th, 2008
It’s fairly common knowledge that there’s no cure for the common cold. However, a new study indicates that Wellmune WGP, a natural immune-enhancing ingredient manufactured by Biothera, could prevent fever and alleviate the symptoms of a cold, to the extent that you no longer feel the need to miss work or school due to the […]
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