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05/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Drink cranberry juice to decrease your risk of UTI by half

Cranberries aren’t just used for salads and baked goods. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has indicated that drinking cranberry juice regularly could reduce urinary tract infection (UTI) instances in women that previously had the condition. The study also indicated that this could reduce the need for antibiotics worldwide. In the study, the researchers […]

05/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

10 Yummy, brain-boosting foods that prevent neurocognitive decline

For a lot of people, the concept of growing old isn’t thrilling because of one thing: cognitive decline which is one of the hallmark signs of aging. In particular, memory loss, forgetfulness, a decreased ability to maintain focus, and reductions in problem-solving abilities are all part of the cognitive decline. Some cases, however, are more severe, […]

04/19/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The health and medicinal benefits of Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng., from India, commonly known as gac fruit or Chinese cucumber, are underutilized

The Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng contains potentially health-giving benefits. The findings of the study, led by researchers from Pandu College in India, were published in the journal Agroforestry Systems. M. cochinchinensis Spreng., Cucurbitaceae, also known as gac, is a plant native to Southeast Asia. In India, it is described as a large climber that can be found in the Cachar […]

03/27/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Sustainable and easy to grow, jack fruit can help provide food independence to poor cultures

The jackfruit is in the middle of a renaissance. In recent years, it’s been hailed as one of the hottest food trends, it’s currently a wildly popular meat substitute, and in the future, it may very well be the answer to the looming food security crisis. While no one really knows where the jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) […]

02/11/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Stressed-out cacao trees produce more nutritionally potent chocolate – new research

A bite of your favorite chocolate bar can take off the stress for most people – studies have already looked into it – but research has shown that putting cocoa trees under stress can lead to better-tasting chocolate. In particular, drought and other weather conditions have more impact on cocoa production than how the tree themselves are grown. The […]

01/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Eggs are brain food: Study shows eggs improve infant brain development

It turns out, eggs aren’t just good for you, it can also be good for babies too, according to researchers from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. In the study, they discovered that introducing eggs to newborn children starting at six months resulted in higher blood centralizations of choline and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), […]

12/29/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Omega 3 fatty acids are crucial to proper brain nourishment, throughout life according to recent research

Omega-3 fatty acids, the essential fat that our bodies can’t seem to produce, is important for long-term brain development, according to a study conducted by Inserm and the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA). It also noted that a lack of this essential fat in our system can lead to a depressed state of mind. […]

12/07/2017 / By Ralph Flores

You choose your brain health with your diet: Anti-inflammatory diet improves brain health while inflammatory diet accelerates atrophy

The benefits the brain gets from a Mediterranean-type weight loss program, coupled with a compatible dietary style, may be attributed to nutrients that aid in reducing brain inflammation and neural aging, according to a recent study conducted by the Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). The findings, which were discussed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in […]

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