Posted by SoundHealth
on Friday, January 30, 2009
Scientists at [i]Texas AgriLife Research[/i] are discovering the high levels of healthy nutrients in plums, comparing them to superfruits such as blueberries. They were f ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Friday, January 30, 2009
Keeping a selection of dried fruits on hand makes it easy to treat yourself to a delicious and nourishing snack, and recent studies have shown that dried fruit is packed ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Friday, January 30, 2009
Supplements containing flaxseed or borage oil may protect skin against reddening and improve skin health from within, suggests new research from Germany and France.
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on Thursday, January 29, 2009
Two new studies have found that two chemicals used in areas including food and personal care packaging are absorbed by the body, and can be a cause of fertility problems ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, January 29, 2009
Research is continually showing the benefits of eating a diet high in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. These vegetables have bee ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Two varieties of kiwifruit may help boost immune function and respond to infection, according to research published in the [i]Proceedings of the Nutrition Society [/i]of ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A 2008 study from Canada shows that the influenza vaccination has no significant effect on death rates among the elderly. The research, published in the [i]American Journ ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Protein is one of the three macronutrients found in food; the other two are fats and carbohydrates. Protein accounts for 20 percent of our body weight, but why do we need ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Tuesday, January 27, 2009
A new study shows that olive oil is effective against HER-2 positive breast cancer, a form of breast cancer for which the medical establishment offers little in the way o ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Research has shown that green tea may offer hope as an effective treatment for skin disorders such as psoriasis and dandruff.
The study looked at an animal model for m ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his [i]Prophetic Medicine [/i]mentioned that almonds were beneficial for health, especially when eaten with dates and figs.
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Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, January 26, 2009
A study has found that eating apples can offer protective effects against metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of symptoms related to increased heart disease risk.
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Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, January 26, 2009
Many studies have linked high levels of vitamin D in the body with the reduction in diseases such as cancer and Parkinson's disease. Recent studies have now shown that vi ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, January 26, 2009
This is a simple, but very nutritious and tasty soup. It is made with carrots, which are rich in beta carotene, and coriander, a beneficial phytonutrient.
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Posted by SoundHealth
on Monday, January 26, 2009
Carrots are a versatile vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked. They are best known for their benefits for the eyesight, but carrots have also shown to be beneficial f ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Friday, January 23, 2009
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a popular food additive found in many commercially prepared and packaged foods. Numerous studies have linked it to obesity, brain damage, ma ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Friday, January 23, 2009
A study published in the [i]Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism[/i] has suggested that increasing the alkalinity of the diet by eating more fruits and vegeta ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Friday, January 23, 2009
Chamomile has long been known for its calming effects, but a new study has found that drinking chamomile tea may also help to regulate blood sugar.
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Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, January 22, 2009
The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his [i]Prophetic Medicine[/i] mentions coriander and the benefits of eating coriander with certain meat to rectify its negative effects on th ...
Posted by SoundHealth
on Thursday, January 22, 2009
Watercress is full of nutritional benefits, and is especially rich in vitamin C and iron. This soup has a distinct peppery flavor and is very quick and easy to make.
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