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(OCTOBER 2009 research)
Bioflavonoids are antioxidants found in a variety of foods such as blueberries and cherries. The bright colors have pigments that help reduce disease causing inflammation in the body.
(OCTOBER 2009 research)
As far as obesity, long tern consumption is linked with lower body weight and a lower risk of obesity and weight gain.
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(OCTOBER 2009 research)
I have this saying for my girls, “Drink your soy to protect your girl parts.” They give me this look as though I came from planet yoohoo. But, a research study in May 2009 may prove me sane.
(OCTOBER 2009 research)
There’s something about sitting down to a nice café latte at a sidewalk bistro or getting a brew to start you off on your day. Although, coffee has been around for generations, there has been new studies on it’s health benefits. Benefits that range from helping boost energy and metabolism before exercise to having antibacterial properties such as deterring cavity forming bacteria.
(OCTOBER 2009 research)
Current research study conducted in October 2009(3) suggested results that the enzyme rich juice of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts have very potent chemopreventive properties.
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(OCTOBER 2009 research)
You may think twice about green tea for your kids after a research published in October 2009 found that part of the weight loss suggested in previous studies may be due in part to bone loss. Not good news for kids who consume large amounts of green tea.
(OCTOBER 2009 research)
The H1N1 influenza A virus otherwise known as the swine flu has just about gotten everyone up in arms. As communities get in gear by providing proper access to immunization, we can give ourselves and our loved ones a fighting chance to win the war against this particular disease in the meantime. The best ammunition for your immune system comes from a diet rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
(OCTOBER 2009 Press Release)
As the rise of influenza continues into November 2009, according to the Centers of Disease Control, many U.S. schools are reporting an increase in closures to manage the spread of disease.
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New research in 2009 suggests that legumes may lower the risk for diabetes and colon cancer. Legumes are vegetables that include beans, peas, soy, clover and lentils. These are typically very low in fat, have no cholesterol and high in vitamins such as folate, potassium, iron and magnesium.
(NOVEMBER 2009 Press Release)
FLAXSEED – a very amazing small seed that has been around for centuries. Benefits range from reducing risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. Research published in November 2009 have found further mechanisms and links to the flaxseed as a whole with reducing breast tumor growth.
(NOVEMBER 2009 research)
Past studies reveal a link between certain metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease. The term metabolic syndrome is also known as syndrome X which is correlated with a cluster of metabolic risk factors. The two main risk factors are insulin resistance, hypertension and abnormal levels of blood cholesterol. Also, there is an association with increased risk for clotting. Most patients with metabolic syndrome are often overweight.
(NOVEMBER 2009 Press Release)
Many digestive disorders are due to inflammation in the form of an abnormality in the chloride secretion by human intestinal epithelial cells. Probiotic bacteria have been found to alleviate certain inflammatory pathways in the gut.
(NOVEMBER 2009 research)
Cruciferous vegetable come from the Brassica genus which include broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, asparagus, and cabbage, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, rutabaga, turnips, bok choy, and Chinese cabbage, Arugula, horse radish, radish, wasabi, and watercress. These sulfur-containing glucosinolate compounds are pungent and spicy sometimes bitter in taste. Chopping and chewing releases enzymes that break down the glucosinolates which result in cancer preventing compounds called Isothiocyanates, Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) and 3-3-Diindolylmethane(DIM). The focus on the new study are I3C and DIM.
(NOVEMBER 2009 research)
According to a study published November 18, 2009 in the Journal of Nutrition, the study suggests reduced bone density are more apparent in lean subjects compared to heavier subjects when diet is restricted. Although the study was done on rats, it warrants attention especially for already skinny individuals.
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