News tagged with natural antioxidants
Scientifically taking the guilt out of guilty pleasures
Red wine and chocolate are part of the working week for Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology researcher Dr. Aaron Micallef.
Aug 25, 2011 |
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Study clarifies the role of cocoa bean handling on flavanol levels
As evidence regarding the health benefits of consuming dark chocolate and cocoa mounts, there has been an increasing debate about which cocoa and chocolate products deliver the most beneficial compounds, known as flavanols, ...
Mar 10, 2011 |
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Carrots' antioxidant value boosted by ultraviolet light
Exposing sliced carrots to UV-B, one of the three kinds of ultraviolet light in sunshine, can boost the antioxidant activity of the colorful veggie. That's according to preliminary studies by U.S. Department ...
Jan 06, 2011 |
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New study suggests tart cherry juice can be a natural solution for insomnia
Drinking tart cherry juice daily could help reduce the severity of insomnia and time spent awake after going to sleep, according to a new study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food1.
Jul 12, 2010 |
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Well-defined quantity of antioxidants in diet can improve insulin resistance
A diet rich in natural antioxidants improves insulin sensitivity in insulin-resistant obese adults and enhances the effect of the insulin-sensitizing drug metformin, a preliminary study from Italy finds. The results will ...
Jun 21, 2010 |
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Pecans provide neurological protection
Eating about a handful of pecans each day may play a role in protecting the nervous system, according to a new animal study published in the current issue of Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research. The study, conducted at the ...
Jun 09, 2010 |
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Spicing the Meat Also Cuts the Cancer Risk
(PhysOrg.com) -- Spices will do more than just enhance the taste of ground beef. They'll also cut down on the risk of compounds that can cause cancer.
May 19, 2010 |
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Cloves are the best natural antioxidant
Using spices eaten in the Mediterranean diet as natural antioxidants is a good way forward for the food industry, given the beneficial health effects of these products. This has been shown by researchers from ...
Mar 16, 2010 |
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Nut Roasting Benefits: Antioxidant levels of nuts increases after roasting
The chemical reaction that darkens a batch of roasting peanuts also boosts the amount of antioxidants they contain, according to a new study in the journal Food Chemistry.
Dec 22, 2009 |
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Fruit juices contain more vitamin C than their labels indicate
A team of pharmacists from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) has established that the levels of vitamin C in many fruit juices and soft drinks are far higher than those indicated on their labels ...
Oct 05, 2009 |
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New human study reinforces antioxidant benefits of tart cherries
Eating just one and a half servings of tart cherries could significantly boost antioxidant activity in the body, according to new University of Michigan research reported at the 2009 Experimental Biology meeting in New Orleans.1 In the stu ...
Apr 19, 2009 |
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Biodiversity passes the taste test and is healthier too
(PhysOrg.com) -- Cattle and sheep grazed on natural grasslands help maintain biodiversity and produce tastier, healthier meat, according to a study by the University of Exeter. The research concludes that ...
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Jan 30, 2009 |
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Biodiversity passes the taste test and is healthier too
Cattle and sheep grazed on natural grasslands help maintain biodiversity and produce tastier, healthier meat, according to a study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The research, part of the Rural ...
Jan 14, 2009 |
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