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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
01/29/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Continual consumption of aspartame found to increase oxidative stress in brain tissue
Researchers from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia have found that aspartame, a common artificial sweetener, has a damaging effect on the brain. More specifically, they found that the long-term consumption of aspartame increases oxidative stress in brain tissue and disrupts neurotransmitters, which harms physiological functions. For the study, the researchers assessed the effect of […]
01/16/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Whole grains offer an easy way to prevent Type 2 diabetes
To achieve better health and prevent diabetes, include whole grains, such as rye, oats, and wheat, to your diet. A study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that whole grain foods can help prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a preventable disease, yet nearly 400 million people around the […]
12/25/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Dietary fiber is important for brain health, especially for seniors
As a part of the aging process, microglia or the brain immune cells of humans and mammals alike become chronically inflamed. In turn, they produce chemicals that impair cognitive and motor function. Fortunately, researchers from the University of Illinois (U of I) found that this process may be slowed down with dietary fiber. The study, which was […]
12/19/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Consuming highly processed foods linked to a higher likelihood of cancer
Research provides another reason why you should avoid processed foods: You are putting yourself at risk of cancer. A study published in the British Medical Journal has found a link between eating highly processed or “ultra-processed” foods and a higher risk of cancer. In the study, the researchers assessed the link between highly processed food intake […]
11/30/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Emulsifiers added to food may be causing cancer, new study finds
Emulsifiers, food additives that are used to extend shelf life and create a better food texture, may be causing colon cancer and colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Research. For the study, researchers in at the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University fed mice with polysorbate 80 and […]
10/12/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Eat more chocolate and drink more green tea: Polyphenols found to help prevent obesity
Polyphenols are a group of micronutrients that naturally occur in plants. Cocoa, coffee, green tea, and garcinia are some foods that are rich in polyphenols. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, these plant foods were revealed to help fight obesity. Obesity is the abnormal or excessive buildup of fat […]
10/12/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Replacing rice and potatoes with lentils can decrease your risk of cancer by up to 50%
Your health depends on the food you eat. If you eat healthy foods, you are more likely to be healthy, but if you eat unhealthy foods, you are more prone to diseases. Many studies have shown how food affects one’s health. Two separate studies have shown that eating lentils instead of starchy carbohydrates, such as […]
10/11/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Coconut oil is a versatile and natural antioxidant that can be used in food preservation
Another study has proven that coconut oil is indeed healthy. In a study published in the journal Food Science and Technology, coconut oil cake was found to be a versatile and natural antioxidant that can be used in preserving food. There have been no studies as of yet that looked into the utilization of coconut […]
10/08/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Researchers create a gluten-free sweet biscuit recipe
One of the challenges of developing food products using alternative ingredients is adding nutritional value without completely changing the product’s original structure. In a study published in the journal Food Science and Technology, researchers from Brazil detailed how they successfully created gluten-free sweet biscuits using soybean okara, rice bran, and broken rice. Commercial sweet biscuits […]
10/03/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Scientists look for natural alternatives to synthetic food preservatives
In the search for natural alternatives to synthetic antioxidants, a study published in the journal Food Science and Technology examined the potential of coconut oil cake as a source of antioxidants to stabilize foods. It was found that coconut oil cake can be used as a natural alternative to synthetic food preservatives. Researchers from the […]
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