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Eating fruit when younger reduces breast cancer risk

Eating fruit when younger reduces breast cancer risk

Eating fruit when younger reduces breast cancer risk Eating fruit when younger reduces breast cancer risk, according to recent research from the British Medical Journal. The study was a two-parter, with the first focusing on the effects of fruit on breast cancer risk. The second part focused on the effects […]

by September 14, 2020
Almonds and dark chocolate stroke prevention smoothie

Almonds and dark chocolate stroke prevention smoothie

Eating organic foods and including them in smoothie recipes and drinks is key to reaching optimal health and to disease prevention. According to Mayo Clinic, “A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and food. Within minutes, brain […]

by April 16, 2020
Spicy foods like cayenne pepper are linked to lower risk of early death

Spicy foods like cayenne pepper are linked to lower risk of early death

Most spicy foods have one thing in common — chilies. Chilies, cayenne pepper, and many other spices contain a potent active ingredient called capsaicin. This ingredient contains anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-obesity effects. New research from scientists at the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences shows that spicy foods like cayenne […]

by February 15, 2020
The many health benefits of red currants

The many health benefits of red currants

Fresh organic foods are packed with antioxidants and unique nutrients that can keep your immune system in top shape. The nutrients in these organic foods can also help prevent and treat disease.   Red currants are part of the berry family. They are available frozen year-round and are available fresh […]

by October 25, 2019
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Eating grapes may reverse lung aging

Eating grapes may reverse lung aging, according to research from The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “We believe that ours is the first study to demonstrate a beneficial effect of lung-directed resveratrol treatments on aging lung function,” said lead author Barbara Driscoll, PhD. Resveratrol (RSL), a chemical […]

by February 24, 2017
Eating red meat can cause diverticulitis

Eating red meat can cause diverticulitis

Eating red meat can cause diverticulitis, according to the latest research from the British Medical Journal. This adds to the growing list of negative effects of high red meat consumption. A high dietary intake of red meat, particularly unprocessed, is linked to a greater risk of the common inflammatory bowel […]

by January 17, 2017
High chocolate consumption helps prevent heart disease

High chocolate consumption helps prevent heart disease

High chocolate consumption helps prevent heart disease, according to new research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Paris. Dark chocolate (organic and at least 70% cacao) is widely considered a super food by health experts. It has shown the potential to fight Alzheimer’s, reduce blood pressure, and […]

by October 15, 2016
Red meat and dairy are linked to early death

Red meat and dairy are linked to early death

Red meat and dairy are linked to early death Red meat and dairy are linked to early death, according to the latest research from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Red meat has been the subject of much negative health research lately. Recently, red meat was linked to kidney failure and […]

by August 2, 2016