Category: polyphenols

Newsbites: Erythritol and cardiovascular events; strength training and blood pressure; brain health and blueberry polyphenols

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Erythritol Associated with More Cardiovascular Events A study found that higher levels of the popular…

Anti-Inflammatory Foods: 
Eat to Help Fight Inflammation

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Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases,…

Newsbites: Antimicrobial resistance; multivitamins and cancer; supplements for losing body fat; vitamin D and COVID-19

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Diet May Impact Antimicrobial Resistance Antibiotics have saved millions of lives, but resistance to these…

Frontline: Green foods; Slowing Parkinson’s Disease; Reduce lung cancer deaths

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Eating More Green Foods May Help Protect Your Brain Age-related brain atrophy can be slowed…

Ask Tufts Experts: Added Fibers; Cherry Juice for Arthritis

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I’ve noticed that a lot of food packages boast the product has extra fiber. Are…

Lentils: Easy, Tasty Nutrition

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Lentils may not be a staple in your pantry, but they should be! Easy to…

Choose the Healthiest Tea

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Worldwide, tea is the second most popular beverage after water. Not only is tea flavorful…

Nutrients with the Most Anti-Cancer Properties

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Numerous studies have shown that a healthy diet can lower your risk of getting a…

Newsbites: Chocolate and heart health; diet and dementia; vitamin K benefits; intermittent fasting

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More Science that Chocolate May Be Good for Your Heart A new systematic review and…

Anti-Inflammatory Foods: What to Eat for Inflammation

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All for Apples!

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The Folklore. The beloved apple is quite likely the world’s most famous fruit. People have…

Alcohol’s Overhyped Health Benefits

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Some people feel a drink at the end of a tough day helps them unwind…

The Stress-Diet Connection

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Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress?…

Chocolate Benefits for Your Brain May Include Memory and Mood Improvement

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Eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate may benefit health in many ways. In fact, some…

Gout Foods: What Food Should I Avoid with Gout?

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If you’re suffering from the pain and discomfort of gout, foods containing high levels of…

Lemon Health Benefits: Reduce Your Risk of Cancer, Anemia, and More

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Lemons are much more than a garnish for your glass of water or fancy cocktail….

Surprising Cocoa Benefits May Include Heart Health and Prediabetes Improvement

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Cumin Health Benefits Include Lowering Cholesterol and Triglycerides

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Cumin may well be my favorite spice. It is a staple flavor in my favorite…

8 Energy-Boosting Foods to Help Keep You Alert

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Instead of reaching for a dangerous energy drink or soda, try one of the following…

The Health Benefits of Raspberries and Blueberries

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Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh blueberry muffins baking or the first bite of…

Why Are Beets Good For You? These Sweet Root Vegetables Offer a Host of Benefits

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Research Roundup: Two Apples a Day Boost Heart Health; Weight Loss May Lower Breast Cancer Risk; Multivitamins Improve Micronutrients in Older Adults

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Two Apples a Day Boost Heart Health. Eating two apples each day can lower cholesterol…

The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

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Do you enjoy an occasional—or frequent—square or two of dark chocolate? If so, you are…