A legume, peanuts are a good source of vitamin E, niacin, folate, manganese protein and fiber. Previously, some studies suggest that consumption of peanuts may lower the risks of coronary artery disease. In that vascular dysfunction plays a major role in the development of atherosclerosis and the formation of coronary plaques and lesions that lead […]
With its characteristic fuzzy brown exterior and bright green flesh speckled with black seeds, kiwifruit (Chinese gooseberry) is an abundant source of vitamin C. Researchers from The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited (New Zealand) enrolled 19 healthy and functionally constipated men and women, who were randomly assigned to receive either a
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Enjoying a hearty breakfast may help a person to eat fewer calories at lunch. Allan Geliebter, from Columbia University Medical Center (New York, USA), and colleagues enrolled 36 men and women (18 lean, 18 overweight) who consumed a breakfast of 350 calories of either: carbohydrates, a quick-cook oatmeal, or sugared corn flakes; or a control
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As consumers become more aware of their caloric intake, sugar and high-fructose corn syrup are losing their popularity and being replaced by low and no-calorie alternatives. A fruit protein called brazzein has attracted attention as a potential sugar substitute as it is sweeter than sugar and contains fewer calories, but producing the protein in large
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Whole wheat and wheat bran foods are abundant dietary sources of insoluble fiber. GS Aljuraiban, from Imperial College London (United Kingdom), and colleagues analyzed data collected on 2,195 men and women, ages 40 to 59 years, enrolled in the INTERnational study on MAcro/micronutrients and blood Pressure (INTERMAP) study. During four visits, the team collected blood
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Research suggests that eating dried plums can positively affect the gut microbiota – the bacteria that live in the gut – and possibly reduce the risk of colon cancer. Dr Nancy Turner, Texas A&M AgriLife Research professor in the nutrition and food science department of Texas A&M University, and colleagues investigated the potential cancer-protective properties
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Saturated fatty acids have always been touted as being bad for you. However, synthetically manufactured saturated fatty acids, such as the likes in margarine, are far different from those naturally occurring in coconut oil which are no longer seen as being detrimental for your health, but rather beneficial, especially for the brain. A new study
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Walnuts are an excellent source of protein, fiber and alpha linoleic acid, which is a plant-based omega 3 fatty acid. It is also high in antioxidants and together with walnut oil, they have shown positive results in lowering cholesterol and increasing insulin sensitivity. However, in addition to these amazing properties, walnuts have also shown to reduce
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Extracts from the wild lowbush blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium Ait. Inhibit the growth of bacteria that lead to gum disease, in a lab model. More… View News Source
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