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02/14/2020 / By Ralph Flores

This vitamin-rich tropical fruit hosts a variety of health benefits that make it a REAL superfood

The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical fruit that has been celebrated for centuries, thanks to its unique taste and amazing health benefits — a single serving of pineapple chunks can boost immunity, build strong bones and improve digestion. For all its sweetness however, it’s actually great for weight loss, since the fruit is low […]

01/29/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Adding dried plums to diet can improve nutrient consumption in overweight adults

In this study, researchers from San Diego State University looked at whether snacking on dried plums can reduce, even prevent, risk factors for chronic disease in relation to refined carbohydrate snacks. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Studies have shown that including carbohydrate- or fructose-rich foods, in particular, fruits, in a person’s diet can reduce […]

01/29/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Chronic stress is a cancer risk, but vitamin C can help

Chronic stress, a biological response to emotional pressure and demanding situations over a prolonged period of time, can bring about negative effects on your physical, mental and emotional well-being. These negative health effects could include a higher risk of heart disease, increased gut problems and even accelerated cognitive impairment. Now, recent research suggests that chronic […]

12/31/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Naturally occurring plant carbohydrate in cranberries could help prevent UTI

Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) are popular fruits commonly associated with Thanksgiving. They are small, red-colored, and packed with essential nutrients and health benefits. One of the many things cranberries are known for is their ability to prevent urinary tract infections (UTI). Nearly every human study that investigated this has confirmed that drinking cranberry juice helps stop UTI from recurring. But contrary to common […]

12/29/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Younger-looking skin, stronger bones and improved brain health: 6 Reasons to eat more mushrooms

Mushrooms look a little strange compared to common superfoods like apples or cucumbers, but edible fungi are delicious, savory ingredients. There are different kinds of mushrooms, and they offer health benefits such as improving your brain health and keeping your bones strong. Unlike other white foods that you’re supposed to avoid (e.g., sugar or white […]

12/26/2019 / By Arsenio Toledo

Ruby-red wonders: Six amazing health benefits of cranberries

Cranberries are a popular Thanksgiving food that you should start eating more often. They are superfoods that provide amazing health benefits, such as reducing inflammation, boosting circulation and preventing antibiotic resistance. Cranberries are fruits that come from an evergreen shrub of the same name. They provide a host of nutrients, such as manganese, copper and vitamins C, […]

12/19/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Lotus seedpods found to protect the liver from inflammation

Nelumbro nucifera, more commonly known as the lotus plant, is a well-known source of food and medicine in Asia. While its roots are considered a vegetable in Japan, its petals are used to flavor dishes and to make herbal teas in China. The seeds of the lotus plant also serve different purposes. Not only are lotus seeds considered a […]

12/17/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Cordyceps can boost immunity and prevent inflammation in adults

Cordyceps refers to a genus of small mushrooms considered as essential herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). They are used to treat various health problems, such as asthma, diabetic kidney disease, and lung fibrosis. Most Cordyceps species are endoparasitic, meaning they live inside their host. These fungi prey on the larvae of insects and have a nasty habit of […]

12/10/2019 / By Zoey Sky

These 5 nutritious foods can help fight inflammation

Superfoods offer many health benefits, from strengthening your immunity to boosting your nutrient intake. Eating certain foods, like blueberries and cherry tomatoes, can also help prevent inflammation. The role of inflammation in your health When your body is exposed to anything foreign, like chemicals, microbes or plant pollen, your immune system is activated. This usually triggers inflammation, […]

12/07/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

Cancer prevention: 6 Ways nature helps you fight cancer

Cancer has been on the rise in recent years, with statistics from the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimating a grand total of more than 1.7 million new cancer cases in the US. Researchers from the ACS found that at least 42 percent of these newly diagnosed cancer cases – about 740,000 – are avoidable. This […]

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