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04/21/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The health benefits of chicoric acid make it a potential ingredient in functional foods
Researchers from Jiangsu University in China and the University of Massachusetts summarized the findings of studies on chicoric acid and the mechanisms underlying its health benefits. Their review appeared in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Hydroxycinnamic acids have been used as medicines and nutraceuticals due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and immune-stimulating properties. Chicoric acid, one of the […]
08/10/2019
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By Rex Carter
Mushrooms boost brain health: Eat them twice a week to prevent dementia
With ever-increasing numbers of people dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia, people are looking for ways to prevent themselves and their loved ones from having to face these horrific diseases. While traditional, medical treatments have little to offer, there are some natural treatments that have the potential to help protect against cognitive impairment. For instance, consuming more […]
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 […]
08/30/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Why the Indian olive is one of the best superfoods of all
The olive tree (Olea ferruginea Royle) is one of the most important fruit trees in the world. It has been known for treating infectious diseases. Researchers at University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan provided scientific evidence of the beneficial properties of the olive plant. For the study, the researchers looked at the phenolic […]
04/07/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Cultivated for more than 10,000 years, sweet potatoes have out-lived many civilizations they helped nourish
There aren’t many things that are older than our love for sweet potatoes. It’s been going on for over 10,000 years, and despite its unassuming looks, it is found in over 100 countries, where it has fed countless people the world over. Sweet potatoes have been domesticated since the prehistoric times, according to scientists. Records […]
12/27/2017
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By Jhoanna Robinson
How do you like your mushrooms? Researchers find that grilled is the best way to preserve the nutritional benefits
Spanish researchers have been able to show that grilling is the best way to preserve mushrooms’ nutritional benefits. Scientists from Mushroom Technological Research Center of La Rioja (CTICH) sought to measure the influence of different cooking methods (boiling, frying, grilling) of betaglucans content, antioxidant activity, and proximate composition of four cultivated mushroom species. The researchers […]
02/09/2017
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By Amy Goodrich
Ten “secret” superfoods to boost health
Given their large nutritional punch and incredible health benefits, most of us are seeking ways to include more superfoods in our diet. From exotic goji berries to antioxidant-rich acai bowls, these nutrient-dense superfoods often come with a high price tag many of us cannot afford. Though it pays to include high-quality spirulina or chlorella in your […]
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