Chicoric acid is a useful plant compound that is present in the roots of many plants, especially those that grow in the Mediterranean region. These plants have been used as alternative medicines or as food supplements for many years. The most abundant sources of chicoric acid include the roots of the flowering herbs, chicory (Cichorium intybus) and purple … Continue reading Exploring the benefits of chicoric acid: How can this antioxidant be used in functional food?
Food safety tips: How to reduce the arsenic in your rice by 80 percent
Arsenic is a very toxic trace element. Throughout history, people have been ingesting it, either knowingly or unknowingly. This problem seems to be getting even worse, as more and more arsenic is making its way into people’s food, particularly rice. Rice is a staple food for a huge percentage of the world’s population, which opens up … Continue reading Food safety tips: How to reduce the arsenic in your rice by 80 percent
5 Nutritious freezer meal recipes to make ahead and reheat easily
A fast-paced lifestyle can get in the way of wholesome meals. Often, busy weekdays lead to take-out food or microwave dinners. Fortunately, you can avoid this dilemma by following a popular meal preparation method known as freezer cooking. As the name suggests, the method involves freezing cooked meals. It is often done in bulk to prepare … Continue reading 5 Nutritious freezer meal recipes to make ahead and reheat easily
Food shortages about to hit Canada due to coronavirus
Believe it or not, agriculture isn’t necessarily considered to be an “essential service” in Canada right now. And the food sector there has issued a dire warning that if this doesn’t get changed, our neighbors to the north will face unprecedented food shortages, not to mention much higher prices at the supermarket. While the Canadian government has … Continue reading Food shortages about to hit Canada due to coronavirus
Sprouting 101: A quick and easy guide to get you started
Tiny, tasty sprouts are chock-full of nutrients and health benefits. Once you’re familiar with the dos and don’ts of sprouting, you can easily grow fresh sprouts right at home. As seeds germinate, they start to sprout. During this part of the growing process, the following natural chemical changes take place: Chlorophyll and carotene content increases dramatically … Continue reading Sprouting 101: A quick and easy guide to get you started
How to grow, use and store amaranth, the fiber-rich superfood
When it comes to survival grains, many people would usually look toward corn and wheat for long-term storage. Amaranth, on the other hand, has only recently gained popularity as a health food despite being used for centuries in Central American cultures. This ancient powerhouse of nutrition is actually a group of 60 different varieties of pseudocereal … Continue reading How to grow, use and store amaranth, the fiber-rich superfood
Study: Curcumin enhances bioavailability of green tea flavonoids
Researchers from Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy and Research in India investigated whether curcumin from turmeric can enhance permeability and bioavailability of EGCG for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Green tea is rich in polyphenols like flavonoids and catechins. Among the main catechins in green tea — epigallocatechin-3-gallate … Continue reading Study: Curcumin enhances bioavailability of green tea flavonoids
Over 90 percent of salt brands contain MICROPLASTICS, scientists find
Bad news, salt lovers — a recent study says that over 90 percent of salts sold across the world contain microplastics. The study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, looked at 39 salt brands from 21 countries, including the U.S. and China. Microplastics refer to plastic debris less than five millimeters in length — around the size of … Continue reading Over 90 percent of salt brands contain MICROPLASTICS, scientists find
9 Superfoods with powerful anti-viral properties
Viruses are responsible for many infectious diseases, including the flu, influenza and tuberculosis. Due to increased global travel, viral outbreaks often pose a serious threat to public health. Some examples include the emergence of dengue, measles and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Currently, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is rapidly spreading in different countries. COVID-19 is … Continue reading 9 Superfoods with powerful anti-viral properties
Vitamin D and the Flu
One of the greatest triggers of influenza, the swine flu and deaths from pulmonary deficiency is vitamin D deficiency. One of the biggest reviews of the role of vitamin D in health found that people who took supplements of the vitamin for six years reduced their risk of dying from all causes. Studies have already suggested that … Continue reading Vitamin D and the Flu
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