By April McCarthy Specific compounds within cocoa promote the release of insulin and help protect against the onset of type-2 diabetes (T2D), reports a new study in Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. Strong evidence from several studies have shown that individuals consuming foods rich in different flavonoids have a reduced risk […]
By Mae Chan Microbes that live in the gut don’t just digest food. They also have far-reaching effects on the immune system. Now, a new study shows that a particular gut microbe can prevent severe flu infections, likely by breaking down naturally occurring compounds — called flavonoids — commonly found […]
By Jeremiah Johnson Free radicals refer to substances that affect the homeostasis of your body. Homeostasis is where the body maintains balance and a normal working order. The free radical is a grouping of atoms that can be influenced by certain forces (such as radiation or oxidation) that “wander” and then […]
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Crystallized intelligence is the ability to use a lifetime’s accumulation of skills and knowledge you have learned and earned. (Fluid intelligence, on the other hand, is the ability to solve new problems, use logic in new situations, and identify patterns.) A recent study of older adults has […]
By Mae Chan Epicatechin is a beneficial flavonol found in foods such as berries, apples, dark chocolate, ginger, and grape seeds. It appears to stand head and shoulders above the rest for its health and performance boosting properties. Data from the Zutphen Elderly Study collected over 25 years indicated that […]
By Yvonne Holterman Growing up we all heard the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Now it’s three peaches a day keeps cancer away. The peach is known as “the fruit of calmness” in Hungary. In China, it is a symbol of good luck and longevity. This reputation […]
By Zyana Morris Taking antihistamines is the most common way to ward off seasonal allergies; however, there are certain foods that can help you alleviate the symptoms of a runny nose, sneezing, congestion and watery eyes. Some foods have anti-allergic properties mainly due to their anti-inflammatory, decongestant and bronchodilator effects. […]
By Mae Chan More evidence is being revealed that black raspberries have astonishingly high antioxidant levels. They are also among the highest foods in anthocyanins and show greater health benefits than its closely related cousins the red raspberry and blackberry. Anthocyanins give foods like black raspberries their deep, dark color […]
By David Benjamin There are many fruits and vegetables that contain parts (seeds, stems, roots, leaves etc.) that we have been taught are not edible so we throw them away. We see our parents throwing these food scraps away growing up and we think nothing of it. Lately though, I’ve […]
Image By Heather Callaghan I found an ancient tea recipe for detox on For Health Benefits which makes some sweeping health claims that might be true, but I wanted to play it safe and not claim it can completely heal 50 health problems. The spices in this tea can definitely […]