Are you a sport fan? Can you think of what you ate after your team won (or was defeated) last time? A recent study showed that fan’s next day food choices depend on their game’s outcome. Association of Psychological Science recently published a new study “From Fan to Fat? Vicarious Unhealthy Eating, but Self-Affirmation Is… Continue Reading
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Curry
Research suggests turmeric can aid digestion and help relieve bloating and gas. Cumin, coriander and fennel are remedies for digestive discomfort. Research also indicates that turmeric and other curry powder ingredients may help to reduce inflammation and prevent the buildup of plaque and blood clots within arteries that can cause a heart attack or stroke.… Continue Reading
Dark Chocolate
Dark Chocolate is packed with natural antioxidants, essential minerals, and protective plant nutrients called flavanols. Dark chocolate has been found to lower blood pressure. Dark chocolate contains saturated fat. Saturated fats have been shown to increase cholesterol levels and heart disease risk. But dark chocolate has a unique form of saturated fat called stearic acid,… Continue Reading
Oregano
Whether fresh or dried, oregano is high in antioxidants. Indeed, it has the highest level of antioxidant of all herbs. Just one teaspoon of oregano has more antioxidants than a serving of almonds or asparagus, giving it serious disease fighting potential. The specific medicinal effects associated with oregano may include preventing the growth of cancerous… Continue Reading
Blueberries
Blueberries are antioxidant superstars, ranking second among top antioxidant-rich foods. Latest research shows that blueberries may protect brain cells and help reverse age-related memory loss. In addition, blueberries contain anthocyanins, the phytonutrients that that give them their blue-purple color and may help to prevent heart disease, cancer and help with weight management. Blueberries also provide… Continue Reading
Kale
Kale is one of those super-foods that most of us don’t eat very often. Not only does kale contain vitamin C, it is also an excellent source of beta-carotene (vitamin A about 17,000 IU), which believed help to fight against cancer, helps with night vision, heart disease and some age-related chronic diseases. It is also… Continue Reading
Do You Eat an Avocado with Your Hamburger?
If you answer “No, I already have plenty of fat in my burger from meat; but I do add avocado to my salad” – then you are not alone in this point of view. Many of us have heard about fats causing atherosclerosis, fats also cause oxidative damage. So, when we eat our burger, we… Continue Reading
Can Green Coffee Bean Extract “Burn Fat”?
Green Coffee Beans Coffee beans or seeds of the coffee plant are the pits found inside the red fruits called cherries. These seeds/pits are referred to as “beans” because of their appearance similarity to true beans (1). Green coffee beans are coffee beans that have not yet been roasted, or simply said, raw beans. Green… Continue Reading
Mulberry May Help with Weight Management
In recent years, scientists have been more and more attracted to investigate the benefits of fruits, vegetables, and their natural pigments. Many fruits have been found to possess antineoplastic, anti-inflammatory and lypoxygenase inhibition effects. Some fruits, vegetables and their extracts have shown to be preventive of diet-induced obesity. These include purple corn, black soybean, blood… Continue Reading
Asthma and Allergies may be Associated to Vitamin D deficiency
The prevalence of asthma has increased significantly since the 1970s. In 2011, 235-300 million people globally were diagnosed with asthma, and caused 250,000 deaths. Worldwide, the rise in prevalence of allergic diseases has continued with the rise of industrialization. It is estimated that 40-50% school children currently suffer from allergens. Asthma morbidity is especially high… Continue Reading
