Cooking beef that has been marinated with rosemary extract, a source of antioxidants, may lower toxin levels in the meat, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Science. Antioxidants are natural compounds found in many food sources, including several types of cooking herbs, that eliminate free radicals in the body that can
Researchers believe that people with metabolic syndrome may benefit from vegetable juice in their effort to control weight. Metabolic syndrome is associated with excess body fat in the midsection, high blood pressure, sugar and lipids levels. If untreated, it may increase the risk of heart disease, stroke or diabetes. The new study, conducted at the
Consuming watercress on a regular basis may reduce breast cancer risk, according to findings published in the <i>British Journal of Nutrition and Biochemical Pharmacology.<i> This is because nutrients found in the plant can block the spreading of cancer-related proteins. Following a fasting period, a group of breast cancer survivors were asked to eat 80 grams
A new study published in the journal BMC Medicine has linked prolonged stress with stroke. Researchers in Sweden surveyed 600 recent stroke victims on their perceptions of their stress levels prior to being admitted to the hospital. The patients were asked to choose between six different alternatives to indicate how stressed they had felt before
A recent study conducted by Anna Forsman, Ph.D., student at The Nordic School of Public Health, has found that depressive symptoms among the elderly population may be significantly reduced with natural health resources such as using interventions that focus on social activities. Up to 5 percent of adults who are aged 65 and older
A new study has found the molecular composition in cranberry juice that protects the body against urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to findings published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. During a recent trial, researchers from Worcester Polytechnic Institute used E. coli bacteria in order to discover what makes cranberry juice potent against UTIs. The
A water-soluble extract of kava has been shown to be effective in short-term treatment of anxiety. Australian scientists have determined that supplementation that lasts no longer than a week is safe and highly effective, as long-term consequences of kava use have not been determined, according to WebMD.com. The three-week long study involved 37 people with
If you like gazpacho a traditional chilled Spanish soup made with tomatoes, bread, olive oil, vinegar and other vegetables you may be interested to hear that its vitamin C content actually decreases as its ingredients are combined and served cold. Those are the findings of a recent study conducted by scientists at the
New research has analyzed the ways in which the food industry may incorporate the latest information on the many health benefits of vitamin D to help Americans avoid deficiency. The report presented at the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo discussed scientific evidence showing that in addition to maintaining bone integrity vitamin
Eczema, or itchy and inflamed skin caused by environmental allergies, is becoming an increasingly prominent health issue in developed nations. However, a recent study conducted in Uganda has suggested a method of preventing eczema before a child is even born. Research published in the journal Pediatric Allergy and Immunology found that children who are exposed