Recent research has demonstrated that aubergines contain certain compunds that are cardioprotective. These compounds work by their ability to increase left ventrical function and to reduce myocardial infarct size and cardiomyocyte apoptosis. … [Read more...]
The latest research shows that a regular consumption of almonds reduces your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Over the course of a 16 week period, subjects who consumed 20% of their calories from almonds showed significantly improved LDL cholesterol levels and markers of insulin sensitivity - some of the important markers for … [Read more...]
Compounds found in red wine and cranberries can prevent cavities and plaque build up. This is because the compounds which are called polyphenols block a molecule made by the bacteria caled steptococcus mutans. Source: Live Science December 12 2010 … [Read more...]
Caffeine consumption amongst children can cause sleep problems and other health issues. Recent research found that the more caffeine children consumed the less that they slept. Sources of caffeine include tea, coffee, chocolate and some fizzy drinks. Source: Science Daily December 17, 2010 … [Read more...]
Recent research has found that regular consumption of carrots and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and caulifower could reduce the risk of breast cancer. The researchers found that women who ate at least two servings a day had a 43% lower risk of oestrogen receptive negative breast cancer than those women who didn't Source: … [Read more...]
Drinking water is a well known strategy for helping weight loss, but a new study may be the first hard evidence that drinking water does actually work. In the study obese dieters drank two cups of water before each meal. At the end of the study they were shown to have lost on average 5lbs more than those who did not drink the water. A year later, … [Read more...]
New research has revealed that a daily dose of probiotics (also known as friendly bacteria) may help colicky babies cry less. After three weeks of treatment with probiotic bacteria, babies cried for an average of about half an hour a day - down from five or six hours at the outset of the study. This compared favourably with the babies who were … [Read more...]
Researchers are launching an exciting new study to investigate the benefits of broccoli after initial lab results showed that a compund in broccoli appears to block the enzymes that cause joint destruction. in osteoarthritis. This compound which is known as sulphoraphone is also found in other cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower and … [Read more...]
Recent research over a nine year period has revealed that daily consumption of citrus such as oranges, lemons and limes could reduce the risk of a range of cancers especially pancreatic and prostate cancers. Consumption of citrus was associated with an 11 and 14 percent reduction in the incidence of all types of cancer for men and women … [Read more...]
Recent research has revealed that pregnant women having one or more servings of artificially sweetened drinks a day were at a 38% increased risk of pre-term delivery. Consumption of four or more servings per day was associated with an increased risk of 78% … [Read more...]
The digestive tract contains trillions of bacteria to help us digest food, produce certain nutrients and to keep bad bacteria in check. Recently scientists have discovered that vitamin D appears to have a role to play in gut health by helping to govern the activity of gut bacteria, responding to their cues and by sometimes counteracting their … [Read more...]
In a recent study researchers asked more than 35,000 post-menopausal women who didn't have a history of breast cancer to complete a questionnaire about their supplements. Regular use of omega 3 fish oil appeared to be linked with a 32% reduced risk of breast cancer … [Read more...]
Recent analysis by researchers from a survey including over 150 overweight and obese women indicates that weight loss might help reduce the incidence of hot flushes amongst menopausal women. In the research study two thirds of the women were assigned to an intensive weight loss programme designed to help them lose up to 9% of their body weight. 6 … [Read more...]
Berries are rich in a compound called polyphenols which in recent research were shown to decrease pot meal glucose response. Blood glucose levels may be associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Nutraingredients commented " reduced rate of sucrose digestion, and / or absorption from the … [Read more...]
Added sugar has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease in a recent study. Sugar increases levels of trigylcerides (fats) in the blood and lower levels of protective HDL cholesterol both of which are known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Source: Reuters April 20, 2010 … [Read more...]
Omega 3 fatty acid consumption has been linked to a reduced incidence of colon cancer in a recent study involving nearly 2,000 individuals. Those in the top quartile of omega 3 consumption had half the risk of colon cancer compared to those in the bottom quartile. The researchers also found that individuals who consumed more omega 6 fatty acids in … [Read more...]
Traditionally we have thought that exercise needs to be of a reasonable duration to have a beneficial effect on health. Recent research has challenged this belief showing that short bursts of exercise can confer similar benefits providing the total amount of time spent exercising remains the same … [Read more...]
In a recent study walnuts were shown to have beneficial effects on multiple genes related to the control of tumour growth and metabolism. This study follows previous research which has shown walnuts to be beneficial in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Walnuts are rich in omega 3 fatty acids known to have an anti-inflammatory effect in the … [Read more...]
A recent study showed that soluble fibre had a significant effect on inflammation. Two groups of mice were put on a low fat diet and one group was given soluble fibre while the other group wasn't. The mice were then injected with a microbial challenge. The soluble fibre group had 50% less symptoms than the other group and recovered 50% faster. This … [Read more...]
Omega 3 fatty acids found in foods such as oily fish, omega 3 enriched eggs, and seeds such as linseeds, may have a role to play in maintaining oral health say researchers. A recent study found that the fatty acids showed a 50% inhibitory activity against bacteria such as streptococcus, porphromonas gingivalis and yeast such as candida albicans … [Read more...]
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