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Flavonoids help reduce blood pressure--especially when gut health is optimized

A new study has once again demonstrated that a diet rich in flavonoid foods will help improve blood pressure, but this study comes with a...
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Move over anti-aging creams: Study finds probiotics and phytonutrients reverse age by three years

According to new research, a diet that includes probiotics and phytonutrients can make you look and feel younger in as little as eight weeks. The...
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Eating more fruit and vegetables linked to less stress, say researchers

You probably know the antioxidants in fruits and vegetables are powerful immune building nutrients, but did you know they are also a powerful antidote for...
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High-protein meal replacement leads to higher fat oxidation, less hunger after an exercise session

Meal replacement powders have grown in popularity in the past decade. The reasons are numerous: They are popular with dieters looking for a lower-calorie option...
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Research makes it official: Inflammatory foods increase likelihood of heart disease and stroke

If you're looking for a new new year's resolution that's practical, achievable and can add years to your life, why not set a goal to...
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A single dose of polyphenols can boost cognitive function, study shows

In a first-of-a-kind study, researchers have determined that a single dose of polyphenols can improve cognitive function. The research was published in the European Journal...
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Fruits and veggies every day keeps diabetes away, says new research

The occurrence of type 2 diabetes is increasing around the world; however, there is good news: It's easy to lower the risk. New research from...
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Low intake of flavonoid-rich foods linked with higher Alzheimer’s risk over 20 years

A new study from Tufts University is shedding additional light on the importance of consuming flavonoid-rich foods consistently over time. According to the study, older...
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Another reason to include raw food: A fatty meal interrupts gut's communication with body

A high-fat meal can silence communication between the intestine and the rest of the body, according to a new study on zebrafish conducted by researchers...
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Quick introduction to "Antioxidant ORAC"

The antioxidant values of various foods are expressed in ORAC “units.” ORAC is an acronym for “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity.” ORAC is a the unit of...
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Up to 99% of population have inadequate fruit and veggie intake

Using the "Five servings a day" guideline, about one in ten people consume enough fruits and vegetables. But it gets worse: The recommended five-a-day is...
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How Cows Give You Diabetes

Autoimmune disease is an illness that occurs when the body tissues are attacked by its own immune system. Diagnosing them has proven difficult. Individuals seeking...

40 cups a day of grapes or one small scoop of Fruit & Veggie Plus?

(image courtesy of pixabay.com)The latest research published in the journal of Experimental Gerontology showed that 2 cups a day of grapes dramatically lowers metabolic decline...

The Root of so many Diseases: Poor Digestion

(original credit for image unknown)Cooked and processed foods are perhaps the single most detrimental deterrent to optimal health. That’s a pretty bold statement when you...
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