Healthy Food

Chili peppers are a type of fruit in the nightshade family that’s associated with longer life by reducing the risk of all-cause mortality and heart- and cancer-related deaths. Scientists attribute the health benefits to capsaicin, the bioactive compound that triggers the sensation of heat in your mouth or on your skin; capsaicin is found…
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Dating back to ancient Ayurvedic textbooks written in Sanskrit, Moringa is often regarded in traditional medicine as a miracle tonic and has been called “the miracle tree.” Western culture has a lot to learn from this small yet nutrient dense tree. Today we are going to go beyond the known facts that you may have heard about Moringa…
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Blackcurrants have a beneficial effect on post-meal glucose response, and the required portion size is much smaller than previously thought, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Blackcurrants have a beneficial effect on the blood glucose response after a meal. They balance the glucose response of ingested sugar by…
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You may think that liver disease is only a significant concern for those who drink alcohol excessively, but it’s currently estimated that 80 to 100 million Americans have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, a form of liver disease that occurs without alcohol abuse. Because NAFLD can progress into other more serious issues such…
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  Contrary to popular belief, poor vision and eye diseases are not inevitable consequences of aging. Maintaining healthy levels of nutrients essential for eye health can keep your eyes sharp even as you age and guard against vision loss. Recent studies have linked many nutrients to a reduced risk of eye conditions…
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  Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble micronutrient found in a wide range of plant-based foods. Considered a vital nutrient for overall health, vitamin C plays a key role in various bodily functions. For instance, vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues, as well as the absorption of…
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  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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