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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
02/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Bananas for oranges: Pectin from banana peels can stabilize and preserve orange juice naturally
Certain fruits go well together and can be combined to create a delicious fruit bowl, but researchers from the Benue State University in Nigeria had something different in mind with the combining process that they have developed. The study, which appeared in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), looked at the possibility […]
01/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Flavonoids in wild ephedra plant extracts have been found to be potent antioxidants; may replace toxic ingredients in food and cosmetics
Ephedra alata, a plant widely used in traditional folk medicine in Palestine, takes center stage as researchers explore its potential medical uses. The paper, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, analyzed the antioxidant and antibacterial activity of the wild E. alata plant. Ephedra alata in traditional medicine A member of the Ephedraceae […]
01/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Eggs are brain food: Study shows eggs improve infant brain development
It turns out, eggs aren’t just good for you, it can also be good for babies too, according to researchers from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. In the study, they discovered that introducing eggs to newborn children starting at six months resulted in higher blood centralizations of choline and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), […]
01/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The health benefits of stevia and how to grow it
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a plant that is endemic to the highlands of Paraguay in South America. It is popularly known as a natural sweetener, thanks to its leaves which contain sweet glycosides. The plant is now being commercially grown in many parts of South America and Asia, and the food and beverage industry is now […]
12/23/2017
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By Ralph Flores
Are you in a diet rut? Our ancestors’ diets were more diverse and nutrient dense
Bad news for people on a diet: experts report that foods with higher fat, sugar, and salt contents make up a significant chunk of grocery purchases of a regular household. So what’s a person who’s trying to keep the weight off supposed to do? If you’re like most people, you’ll stick to a diet that basically requires you to eat more […]
12/20/2017
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By Ralph Flores
Allergies make you wanna DYE? Allergist discusses the link between drug dyes and allergies
There is an ongoing debate among physicians regarding the adverse effects of food additives such as dyes, preservatives, stabilizers and emulsifiers – most notably their capacity to trigger an actual allergic reaction. Studies have noted cases of allergic reactions to food additives, which included anaphylaxis, a dangerous reaction of the body to an allergen which makes […]
12/20/2017
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By Ralph Flores
Sugar isn’t the only problem with breakfast cereals; lack of nutritional value and pesticide toxins also harm health
Faced with increasing demands for healthier breakfast alternatives, the Kellog Company, the parent company for the Kellogg’s cereal brands, has announced that it will curb sugar content for its top three children’s cereals by between 20 to 40 percent starting next year. According to Oli Morton, managing director of Kellog’s U.K., the move is due to consumer […]
12/19/2017
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By Ralph Flores
FDA supports diet soda: They declined to ban misleading advertising for artificially sweetened drinks
It’s hard to ignore the writings on the wall when it comes to diet soda. Several studies have pointed out the adverse effects of drinking diet sodas — people who regularly drank diet soda are more likely to develop stroke and dementia and may not be even helping you lose weight. (Related: Diet soda, aspartame linked to premature deaths in […]
12/03/2017
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By Ralph Flores
Want to get off those diabetes meds? Research shows a diet high in protein and good fats but low in carbs helps manage the disease
People suffering from type-2 diabetes may have themselves a good reason to eat protein, based on research. The diet, according to researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is composed of a low volume of carbohydrates paired with higher amounts of protein and unsaturated fats. Associate Professor Grant Brinkworth, who is the […]
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