Health Food, Healthy Eating, and Nutrition
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Natural News posted some stunning new research this week on mangoes and cancer prevention. Since I love love love mangoes, I wanted to share it with you. Scientists at the AgriLife Research department of Texas A&M University found that mangoes prevented cancer growth in breast and colon cancer cells. Doctors Suzanne and Steve Talcott tested [...]
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I recently sampled some Maqui berry products from the company Novelle. Maqui berries grow in rainforest regions of Chile and Argentina and are harvested by native Mapuche indian families. The dark purple Maqui berry is also referred to as the Chilean Wineberry. I was happy to try out some of Novelle’s Maqui products because they [...]
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I try my best to fill up with antioxidant- and nutrient-rich food all year long, but I pay special attention to eating plenty of them during the Winter months when everyone seems to get sick. One of the easiest ways to get your daily dose of antioxidants and nutrients is to blend up fresh smoothies [...]
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The marketing team for Pomepure pomegranate juice recently sent me a sample bottle to try out and review. I happily agreed, because I LOVE pomegranate juice!
Pomepure is 100% all natural pomegranate juice with NO artificial coloring, additives, added sugar, or added water. I really liked the taste of the juice and was surprised at how [...]
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Natural News posted a new cherry study from the University of Michigan. Researchers found that adding tart cherries to your diet may help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. The study fed mice one of two diets: a high fat, moderate carbs diet (45% calories from fat, 40% calories from carbs) OR [...]
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Researchers from Kaiser Permanente in California found that drinking a glass of wine every day could reduce your risk of developing Barrett’s esophagus, a condition affecting the lining of the esophagus (likely caused by acid relux) that often leads to esophageal cancer. According to the study, people who drank at least seven glasses of wine [...]
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USC University Hospital reports that honey could help reduce chronic sinusitis. An in-vitro lab study conducted at the University of Ottawa found that the “natural germ fighters” in honey can kill off bacteria that cause sinusitis. Researchers tested honey on biofilm substances that contain the sinusitis bacteria, and found that honey was actually more effective [...]
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UPDATE: This post was featured on the FitBuff Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival 93.
Researchers at the University of Toronto recently completed a new study on strawberries and their effect on cholesterol. The study looked at 28 men and women with high cholesterol who had been eating a low cholesterol diet. Researchers gave half of [...]
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RedOrbit reports that new research recently confirmed why garlic is so good for us. I didn’t realize anyone was disputing garlic’s health benefits…but hey, more evidence is always a good thing.
Here’s what we already knew:
Allicin is an organic compound in garlic that gives it the flavor and smell. It becomes a powerful antioxidant in our [...]
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High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a hot topic. After receiving more and more public backlash, The Corn Refiners Association created a new campaign and website to apparently “set the record straight” on HFCS. Have you seen the commercials where they claim it’s completely safe in small amounts? They’re downright scary…and unfortunately, very effective. I [...]
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