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Arthritis
, Functional Foods
, Studies
on August 13, 2010
Contrary to the findings in previous studies that tea had either a protective or no significant effect, researchers are now saying that the well-loved health drink may actually increase women's ri...
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Eye Health
, Functional Foods
, Studies
on April 29, 2010
Researchers from Hong Kong found that catechins in green tea reduce the risk of glaucoma and other eye diseases. Such were the findings they reported in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry....
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Cancer
, Functional Foods
, Studies
on April 11, 2010
Various studies in the past have told us that eating more fruits and vegetables reduce our risk of getting cancer. In fact, the World Health Organization recommended eating five servings of fruits and...
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Cardiovascular Health
, Diet
, Functional Foods
, Studies
on August 13, 2009
Found in red and pink fruits, the carotenoid lycopene has been found linked to healthier blood vessels.
In a study that involved 264 women, it was found out that increased levels of lycopene in the...
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Cancer
, Functional Foods
, Studies
on April 28, 2009
Men who have undergone prostate cancer treatment will benefit from pomegranate juice.
According to a new US study:
According to findings published in the Journal of Urology and presented at the 10...
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Functional Foods
, Weight Loss
on April 10, 2009
The combination of capsaicin and green tea could promote the feeling of fullness and sustain satiety, thereby indicating it could be successful for weight management.
Such were the findings of resea...
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Digestive Disorders
, Functional Foods
, Studies
on April 6, 2009
We should all munch on broccoli sprouts. Apparently, it protects our stomach from the germ responsible for many cases of gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancers.
A new study shows that eating 2 1/2 oun...
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Dental Health
, Functional Foods
, Studies
on March 11, 2009
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As suggested by a new study from Japan, consumption of green tea may offer protection against gum disease. Gum disease affects about 30 percent of the popu...
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Cancer
, Functional Foods
, Kid's Health
on February 24, 2009
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According to a new study in mice from Ohio State University, extract from blueberries may reduce the size of tumours primarily found in infants and childr...
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Functional Foods
, Studies
, Weight Loss
on January 27, 2009
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Catechins in green tea may help promote weight loss, according to a new study by the American Society of Nutrition.
The current study, published in The J...
