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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
04/06/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Go for the original: Cacao offers more health benefits than regular chocolate
Chocolate is considered a delicious and nutritious snack, given that it is made from raw cacao, where most of its health benefits come from. Raw cacao, unlike processed cocoa powder and regular chocolate bars, is not exposed to high temperatures, which remove many of its unique health benefits. Here are more reasons why raw cacao […]
04/05/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Natural pigments are a safer alternative to harmful artificial food colorings (AFCs)
A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found that natural pigments from yellow gardenia, curcumin, and red radish could be used as safer alternatives to harmful artificial food colorings (ACFs). The study examined the use of natural food colorants on dried tofu. Food coloring has been widely used to increase the […]
03/28/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Moms, take care of your diet: Eating a lot of salty foods while pregnant can increase the risk of your child having a cardiovascular condition
Pregnant mothers should really be watchful of what they eat as they are eating not only for themselves, but also for their baby. For one, pregnant moms should be wary of eating a lot of salty foods. A study published in the Journal of Hypertension has revealed that consuming too much salt during pregnancy can increase the […]
03/25/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Sugar-sweetened drinks can leave you more prone to kidney disease, reveals study
In a new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, researchers looked at the effect these drinks had on kidney health. They found that people who regularly consumed these beverages had an increased risk of chronic kidney disease. Sugar-sweetened beverages are drinks with added sugar such as soft drinks, sweetened fruit […]
03/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Liver damage due to aspartame linked to adipocytokines
A study shows that consumption of soft drinks and aspartame induces liver damage through dysregulation of adipocytokines and induction of hyperglycemia, lipid accumulation, and oxidative stress. The findings of the study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Consumption of fructose corn syrup in sweetened beverages is linked to the development of metabolic syndrome and […]
03/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Preventing liver steatosis with five-flavor fruit
A team of researchers from Korea Food Research Institute and the University of Science & Technology in South Korea suggests that five-flavor fruit (Schisandra chinensis) can be used as a therapeutic agent for the prevention of steatosis or fatty liver. The researchers assessed the effects of five-flavor fruit extract on fatty liver in lab and […]
03/10/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Cocoa butter is a creamy vegan alternative to regular butter
Cocoa butter is most commonly used for making chocolate. It is the fat extracted from cocoa beans. This means that it is vegan and dairy-free, making it much healthier than regular butter. Cocoa butter offers a myriad of health benefits. Cocoa butter is good for the heart. Research has shown that plant-derived saturated fats are effective in […]
03/06/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
8 Reasons to season your food with black pepper, the “King of Spices”
Black pepper comes from black peppercorns — a tiny fruit of the flowering vine called Piper nigrum. It was hailed as the “King of Spices” by traders hundreds of years ago and was also considered as a luxury item in medieval Europe. Today, it is not only used for cooking, but also for medicine because […]
02/26/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Energy drink dangers: Health risks associated with them are now considered a public health issue; study calls for control on caffeine, marketing toward children
Throughout the years, energy drinks have become more popular, especially among teens and young adults. Energy drinks may provide that extra energy for you to survive throughout the day, but they can also contribute to ill health. A recent review suggests that energy drinks pose more serious health risks than their potential benefits. In the study, […]
02/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Aspartame may be making you dumb: Study finds that the artificial sweetener disrupts your neurotransmitters
Another study proves that artificial sweeteners like aspartame are harmful to your health. The study, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, has revealed that aspartame damages the brain. In particular, consuming this chemical sweetener for a long time will increase oxidative stress in the brain tissue and will […]
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