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01/27/2019 / By Ralph Flores

British government urged to add folic acid to white bread as a public health measure; proponents say it would save hundreds of lives each year

A study carried out by researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have called on the U.K., as well as other countries, to look at the mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid to curb spina bifida cases and other neural tube defects (NTDs). The study, which was published in Public Health, explained that an earlier report used […]

11/21/2018 / By Ralph Flores

7 vitamin D-rich foods to beat the winter blues – watch at Brighteon.com

The nights are longer and the days are colder, it can only mean one thing — winter’s almost here. For a lot of people, winter is a welcome season — think skiing, building a snowman, or just sitting by the fireplace with a hot bowl of soup. However, the change in season could also trigger […]

11/20/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Let your skin glow this winter with these 10 vitamin-E rich foods – watch at Brighteon.com

Winter is the time to reconnect with friends and family. It’s also a great season for taking pictures, if not for the fact that it can suck the life out of your skin. To protect your skin from the harsh effects of winter, experts suggest consuming more vitamin E-rich foods this season to keep your […]

11/17/2018 / By Ralph Flores

A common additive in food and drinks found to raise your blood pressure

If people can have too much of a good thing, imagine the dangers that come from of having too much of a bad thing. That’s exactly what researchers from the University of Basel found in their recent study, which appeared in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. In their study, they found that consuming […]

11/06/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Scientists find the moringa leaf to be an effective preservative for meat

People have come a long way when it comes to storing meat: From air-drying meat to freezing it on the ice, people have invented machines – and even chemicals – to ensure that meat and other food items stay edible longer. However, researchers from the University of Fort Hare and the University of the Free State in South […]

11/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Virgin coconut oil improves your lipid profile

Coconut is known in some cultures as the “tree of life,” and it’s hard to argue against it. People have found a use for every part of the coconut tree, from the leaves down to its roots. It can be processed into many forms, from food and medicine to fuel, timber, and even oil. In a […]

10/16/2018 / By Ralph Flores

A bad combo: Combining wheat and sugar can lead to inflammation

One of the great things about food is how different ingredients can be combined to produce a dish with its own unique flavor. There’s a catch, however — not all ingredients, when combined, are beneficial, and some of them may even be harmful to a person’s health. In his video, Charles Kwang of Kwang Wellness identifies one of […]

10/15/2018 / By Ralph Flores

All hail the king of comfort foods: The benefits of organic potatoes

For a lot of people, nothing says “comfort food” better than a steaming bowl of mashed potatoes — or a helping of french fries, fresh off the fryer. Of course, eating fried potatoes may increase a person’s risk of dying early, but that shouldn’t stop people from eating these delectable spuds. In his video, Dr. Mason […]

10/14/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Reminder: Organic cookies are still cookies – “organic” on the label isn’t a free pass

What does it mean to be organic, anyway? In the U.S., food can only be labeled as organic after undergoing certification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Main requirements for products to be labeled as organic include the absence of any genetic engineering, ionization, and sewage sludge procedure in the creation of the product. […]

10/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Switch to an organic diet and reduce your pesticide intake by as much as 90%

If you’re still on the fence on whether you should be eating organic food, researchers from Australia have you covered: In a study, they found that switching to an organic diet can reduce the body’s pesticide levels by as much as 90 percent. The study, led by RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, revealed that people […]

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