Search results for superfood

Cell & Microbiology Apr 15, 2024

Scientists explore method to increase the growth and carotenoid content ratio of an edible microalga

Over the past few years, people have generally become more conscious about the food they consume. Thanks to easier access to information as well as public health campaigns and media coverage, people are more aware of how ...

Plants & Animals Mar 21, 2024

The next antioxidant superfood? Canadian sea buckthorn berries offer diabetes and obesity potential

New research published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture illuminates the untapped potential of the shrub sea buckthorn as a rich source of natural antioxidants in North America.

Plants & Animals Mar 15, 2024

Snakes: The new, high-protein superfood

Farmed pythons may offer a sustainable and efficient new form of livestock to boost food security, according to new research from Macquarie University.

Agriculture Feb 20, 2024

Analysis of coastal perspectives of seafood farming expansion in the United States

Wild-caught or farmed? If you have no idea how to answer this question, don't worry—you aren't alone. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, most Americans know little to nothing about seafood ...

Biotechnology Feb 6, 2024

Berry tasty: The fruits emerging from new breeding and processing

Research is helping strawberries and raspberries become more resilient to climate change and snacks become healthier.

Agriculture Jan 3, 2024

The avocado debate: A polarizing fruit and its impact on society

The avocado has soared to unprecedented heights of popularity, gracing the plates of toast enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals worldwide. But what are the overlooked consequences of our latest food obsession?

Ecology Nov 28, 2023

Flower power on Indian farms helps bees, boosts livelihoods

Planting flowers beside food crops on farms in India attracts bees, boosts pollination and improves crop yield and quality, researchers have found.

Archaeology Oct 17, 2023

Study reveals our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants

For many people seaweed holds a reputation as a superfood, heralded for its health benefits and sustainability, but it appears our European ancestors were ahead of the game and were consuming the nutrient-rich plant for thousands ...

Environment Sep 22, 2023

Arson turns Amazon reforestation project to ashes

It was supposed to be a good-news story out of the damaged Amazon rainforest: a project that replanted hundreds of thousands of trees in an illegally deforested nature reserve in Brazil.

Plants & Animals Sep 21, 2023

Mussels able to adjust heart rate to cope with marine heat waves

Mussels are among the ultimate superfoods, high in vitamin B12, omega-3 and great for the heart. Now, new research shows they are also likely to withstand marine heat waves by adjusting their body functions.

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