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Nearly 500 foods found on grocery store shelves in the United States, including many foods labeled as “healthy,” contain azodicarbonamide (ADA). Azodicarbonamide (ADA) is a synthetic substance used by plastics makers to generate tiny bubbles that make materials light, spongy and strong. These materials show up in flip-flops, yoga mats and many types of foam …
Seaweeds high in guluronate inhibit fat absorption, paving the way for its potential to be utilized in the battle of the bulge. Commonly incorporated as stabilizers in foods, alginates (seaweed compounds) are comprised of long chains of sugars – guluronate and mannuronate. Jeff Pearson, from Newcastle University (United Kingdom), and colleagues have identified the chemical …
People who consume a vegetarian diet have lower blood pressure, as compared to people who eat an omnivorous (includes meats) diet. High blood pressure (hypertension) contributes to a person’s risk of life-threatening medical conditions – most notably, heart disease and stroke. Yoko Yokoyama, from the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center (Japan), and colleagues completed a …
Acetic acid, the active ingredient in vinegar, can effectively kill mycobacteria, even the kind that causes tuberculosis. Mycobacterium are a type of germ, pathogens that are capable of causing serious diseases in mammals. The most notable kind of mycobacterium is Mycobacterium tuberculosis – which causes tuberculosis (TB), and has become highly drug-resistant.  As well, non-TB …
Achieve a Healthy & Youthful You with these 10 Anti-Aging Power Foods Diets laden with fried and sweet foods, processed and red meats refined grains, and high-fat dairy products reduce a person’s likelihood of achieving older ages in good health and with higher functionality. As such, the Western diet is linked to premature disease and …
Extracts from blueberries and green tea, plus vitamins and amino acids, may help to improve cognitive processing speed in healthy older adults. A persistent and common fear among aging adults is the decline and/or loss of the abilities to think, remember, and learn. Paula C Bickford, from the University of South Florida (Florida, USA), and …
Consuming yogurt may cut a person’s risks of Type-2 diabetes by 28%. Milk, cheeses, yogurt, and other dairy products serve as an important dietary source of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Nita Forouhi, from the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom), and colleagues assessed daily dietary habits among 4,000 men and women, including 892 participants with incident …
High intensity training (HIT) appears to suppress cravings for less healthy foods. High intensity training (HIT) is an exercise program that is performed with a high level of effort, for a brief yet intense period, in an aim to stimulate the body to produce an increase in muscle strength and size. Daniel Crabtree, from the …
Rich in polyphenol compounds, red raspberries may help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.  A number of previous studies have demonstrated that increased consumption of foods rich in polyphenols – a potent antioxidant compound, help to lower the risks of cardiovascular disease. A. Tresserra-Rimbau, from the University of Barcelona (Spain), and colleagues analyzed data …
Adults ages 50 years and older may benefit from eating an apple a day, to the extent of exerting an equivalent effect to statins for cardiovascular disease. Recommending an apple a day to all adults ages 50 years and over may prevent or delay approximately 8,500 deaths due to heart attacks and strokes every year, …