Healthy Food

  Excavations in Costa Rica have revealed a massive – nearly perfect – stone sphere, prompting experts to ask how such precision was achieved thousands of years ago. “We have studied the terrain in which there are more than 15 of these spheres, and some are placed beside areas that give access to…
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  The benefit-rich avocado is considered one of the healthiest foods, so it’s not surprising that also avocado oil is ranked as one of the healthiest oils. What is avocado oil good for? Considering it’s a great source of healthy fats and nutrients – including vitamin E – studies have found…
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  Increased consumption of flavanols – a group of molecules which occur naturally in fruit and vegetables – can increase your mental agility, according to new research at the University of Birmingham. A team in the University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences found that people…
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  For thousands of years, the many herbs and spices of the Far East have brought an aromatic and flavorful punch to Indian cuisine. In more recent years however, science has proven that these spices also possess a host of medicinal qualities. One particular spice blend sits on the shelves of many kitchens across South Asia,…
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  Berries aren’t called superfoods for nothing. A review covering 336 scientific articles on these fruits has shown that berry consumption can go a long way in preventing and managing Type 2 diabetes and its complications. From the hunter-gatherers of ancient times to modern humans, berries hold incredible…
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  Mangiferin, a polyphenol found in mango fruit and plant extracts, possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Mangiferin has been shown to have beneficial effects on gastrointestinal health, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular health, and may have anticancer properties. Mango, a type of…
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  A study published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology found that tweaking certain conditions during fermentation could affect the composition and activity of the microorganisms naturally present in cocoa beans. This can produce different chocolate flavors and scents, said researchers from Denmark, Belgium and…
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  Black raspberries are rich in anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds that can help combat inflammation and reduce the symptoms from contact hypersensitivity and other skin allergies. Black and red raspberries are in the same fruit family, but black raspberries have significantly higher levels of antioxidant compounds…
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  Most consumers who indulge themselves with mood-enhancing “treats” like sugar, nicotine, alcohol, or high doses of caffeine, are also paying a price on the back end when the dopamine “crutch” wears off, and they experience what has come to be known as the “chemical hangover.”…
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  Vegans and vegetarians don’t get enough protein – or so people think. In a recent article published online, internal medicine specialist Milton Mills blasted claims from dietitians that ditching meat means missing out on protein, an essential macronutrient. Plant cells contain protein, Mills argued. In…
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