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03/11/2022
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By Ralph Flores
Can this popular vegetable in Nigerian cuisine protect the liver from oxidative damage?
Scientists from the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria found that editan (Lasianthera africana), a shrub native to central Africa, may protect the liver from antibiotic-induced damage. In their report, which appeared in the Journal of Integrative Medicine, the team examined whether editan leaves can protect the liver from oxidative damage in vivo. Editan is a staple […]
02/28/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Eating leafy greens boosts cardiovascular fitness, especially in postmenopausal women
“Eat your vegetables” is sage advice, no matter the age. But it’s even more important that women experiencing menopause follow this: Researchers from Arizona State University revealed that eating more leafy greens can boost their cardiovascular fitness and keep diseases at bay. Their findings, which appeared in the journal Nutrition Research, suggest that postmenopausal women can benefit […]
02/17/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Can gluten aggravate the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that affects the lining of the joints, is a condition that affects around 1.3 million Americans. While the etiology of rheumatoid arthritis is still unclear, experts have found that diet can play a factor in the onset of “flares” – or the sudden worsening of symptoms – for patients. […]
02/05/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Green barley shows potential anti-cancer activity against colon cancer
In this study, researchers from the Institute of Rural Health in Poland revealed that extracts from young green barley have anti-cancer properties. Their findings were published in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine. Young green barley contains essential nutrients. It also has a wide range of biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, antidepressant, anti-atherosclerotic and anti-cancer […]
01/29/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Consumption of leafy green salads improves cardiovascular health post-menopause
In this study, researchers from Arizona State University revealed that eating leafy green salads could potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. They published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. Postmenopausal women have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than men of the same age or premenopausal women. The loss of estrogen, which promotes vasodilation […]
01/24/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Study: Runners on vegan, lacto-ovo-vegetarian and omnivorous diets have similar exercise capacity
For athletes, training is just half the equation for winning the sport. The other half could very well be their diet, since eating the right foods can help improve their performance significantly. For the latter, going on the internet can be a minefield, with many health sites offering different (and sometimes even contradicting) thoughts on […]
02/04/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Eat more artichokes! Their leaves contain powerful compounds that protect you from diabetes
People who are at risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders would do well to add artichokes (Cynara scolymus) in their diet to lower their chances of getting the disease, according to researchers from the University of Sfax in Tunisia. In their study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the team looked at the […]
01/28/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Prevent hypertension by following a vegetable-rich diet
The phrase “eat your vegetables” gets a bad rap. In fact, a lot of people even use it when doing an unpleasant yet necessary task. For researchers at National Taiwan University, however, eating a vegetable-rich diet is sage advice — especially for those looking to avoid hypertension. In their study, which appeared in the Journal of Hypertension, they […]
01/22/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Following a diet that is rich in vegetables may lower your risk for hypertension
People who follow a vegetarian diet are less likely to develop hypertension than those who do not, according to a study published in the Journal of Hypertension. In the study, researchers from National Taiwan University looked at how this type of diet affects blood pressure, as well as other biological markers for chronic disease. The cohort study […]
01/14/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Artichoke leaves discovered to treat metabolic disorders
Researchers from the University of Sfax in Tunisia have found that the extract derived from artichoke leaves (Cynara scolymus) has anti-hyperglycemic properties. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the protective effects of an ethanol extract from the plant’s leaves in an alloxan-induced rat model for stress and organ dysfunction in the kidney, […]
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