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6 reasons to eat more magnesium-rich foods

6 reasons to eat more magnesium-rich foods

6 reasons to eat more magnesium-rich foods: Magnesium is a mineral that is used in almost every part of the body. According to Medline Plus, “Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps to maintain normal nerve and muscle function, supports a healthy immune […]

by March 2, 2020
8 nutrients to keep your brain alert

8 nutrients to keep your brain alert

As people age, the brain is more susceptible to cognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In the March 2015 issue of Food Technology from the Institute of Food Technologists, editor Linda Milo Ohr writes about 8 nutrients to keep your brain alert. 1. Blueberries: These potent little berries are very […]

by July 7, 2018
Vegetarians who eat fish have lower colon cancer risk

Vegetarians who eat fish have lower colon cancer risk

Pescovegetarians, or vegetarians who eat fish have lower colon cancer risk, according to new research from the American Medical Association. Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and is the second leading cause of death by cancer amongst men and women, according to the Colon Cancer Alliance. The […]

by February 6, 2018
Fish oil helps burn fat

Fish oil helps burn fat

Fish are an important part of a healthy diet because of their high levels of healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids, which have antioxidant and heart health benefits. New research from Kyoto University shows that fish oil helps burn fat by converting fat-storage cells to fat-burning cells. The research team […]

by September 19, 2017
Common ice cream additive may cause colon cancer

Common ice cream additive may cause colon cancer

New research from Georgia State University shows that a common ice cream additive may cause colon cancer. Colorectal (colon) cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. The lifetime risk of developing colon cancer is about […]

by November 13, 2016
What is pomegranate’s anti-aging secret?

What is pomegranate’s anti-aging secret?

What is pomegranate’s anti-aging secret? Pomegranates have often been touted as a miracle anti-aging food, but until now, scientific evidence has actually been weak. A team from École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, a research institute in Switzerland and the company Amazentis wanted to dig deeper into pomegranate’s benefits. So what […]

by July 15, 2016
Cannabinoids kill toxic Alzheimer’s proteins

Cannabinoids kill toxic Alzheimer’s proteins

Cannabinoids kill toxic Alzheimer’s proteins, according to the latest research from Salk Institute. The Salk researchers found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other compounds found in marijuana can help with the removal of amyloid beta, a protein that forms plaque and causes Alzheimer’s disease. “Although other studies have offered evidence that […]

by July 12, 2016
Drinking coffee prevents eye fatigue

Drinking coffee prevents eye fatigue

Drinking coffee prevents eye fatigue Exercising doesn’t just affect our arms and legs and other obvious parts of the body – new research shows that it can put stress on our eyes as well. Now a new study from the University of Auckland in New Zealand shows that drinking coffee […]

by June 11, 2016