Nutrition
Broccoli compound shown to help prevent lung damage in COPD patients
In addition to being low in calories and high in a variety of nutrients, broccoli may have the added benefit of helping patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) fight off lung infections, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University.
Government Food Assistance To Focus On Nutrition For Pregnant Women, Children
The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) commissioned research to identify inadequacies in food assistance throughout the world.
Lower Triglycerides With Exercise, Healthy Diet
High blood levels of triglycerides have been associated with obesity, kidney disease, diabetes and high calorie consumption.
Cherries Found To Have Heart-Protecting Properties
Three different studies examined the health benefits of cherries, and all came out with results which indicate that the fruits may be one of the best food choices when it comes to preventing diseases.
Polyphenols In Green Tea Found To Protect Cells
While testing the effects of green tea in a model that simulated the gut and its digestion process researchers found that the compounds contained in the beverage helped protect healthy cells and prevented tumor growth.
Study Finds Widespread Contamination Of Meat In U.S. Grocery Stores
Vegetarians and locavores — people who eat only locally-produced food — now have a new argument to support their lifestyle.
An Apple A Day May Keep Cholesterol Away
In a randomized trial of 160 post-menopausal women, it was found that regular consumption of apples lowered unhealthy LDL cholesterol.
Honey May Be Effective Alternative Medicine For Infection
A type of honey from New Zealand has been shown to reduce bacterial infection in wounds and also prevent antibiotic resistance, according to researchers at the University of Wales Institute Cardiff.
Consumers May Overestimate Healthiness, Value Of Organic Foods
A graduate student at Cornell University’s Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management sought to find out how consumers are swayed by the ‘organic’ label, and her results revealed significant bias.
Scientists Discover Additional Benefits Of Vitamin A
Vitamin A may play a key role in sperm production, central nervous system development and a host of other functions, according to recent research that was conducted at the Van Andel Research Institute in Michigan.
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