Category Archives: Antioxidants

Chemists Shed Light on Health Benefits of Garlic

Along with onions, leeks and shallots, garlic is a species in the family Alliaceae. All of these other plants contain a compound that is very similar to allicin, but they do not have the same medicinal properties. Continue reading

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The Amazing Chia Seed

Chia seeds are one of the most powerful and nutritious superfoods in the world. Chia seed is an excellent source of fiber, packed with antioxidants, full of protein, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and the richest known plant source of omega-3 essential fatty acids Continue reading

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Benefits of Nut Consumption for Obesity, High Blood Sugar, High Blood Pressure

Researchers have uncovered a critical link between eating nuts and higher levels of serotonin in the bodies of patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS), who are at high risk for heart disease. Continue reading

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Phytochemicals – Powerful Plant Nutrition, The New Micronutrients

Phytochemicals are not classified as essential nutrients, because our diet does not require them to sustain life in the same way as vitamins or minerals. Even so, phytochemicals can play a vital role in our body’s biochemistry. Continue reading

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New Reasons Discovered for Supplementing with Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha lipoic acid – a.k.a., ALA, linolenic acid, or a-lipoic acid – is a potent, versatile antioxidant that also serves to convert blood sugar into metabolic energy. Continue reading

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Berberine – One Herb Works in Many Ways

According to published scientific literature, berberine is useful for remedying both types of diabetes as well as other disorders associated with diabetes, such as dyslipidemia. Continue reading

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Strawberry Flavonoid May Limit Diabetes Complications but Glycemic Index Too High for Diabetic Alkaline Lifestyle

The research, suggests that fisetin may reduce diabetes complications by protecting nerve cells from toxic insults and by direct effects of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Continue reading

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The Benefits of Chia Seeds

Studies show that eating chia seed may slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrate calories into simple sugars. This leads scientists to believe that the chia seed may have great benefits for diabetics. Continue reading

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New Stevia-Based Sweeteners versus Natural Stevia: Safe for Everyone?

The fact that Stevia has such an extraordinarily long history as a natural sweetener is a major clue and testament to its safety. Usually it’s the synergistic effect of all the agents in the plant that provide the overall health effect. Continue reading

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Health-e-Tip: Eight [Alkaline] Foods for Healthy Skin

Beyond being born with great genes, the best thing you can do for your skin is to eat a healthy diet. Learn how to enhance your skin from the inside out by eating foods that will make your epidermis glow with health. Continue reading

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Root Causes of Autoimmune Illness, Natural Ways to Prevent & Reverse Them

With type one diabetes It is great and necessary to focus on managing symptoms. However, we believe it is also important to address root causes of autoimmune disease and eliminate what caused insult to the body’s delicate but resilient balance. Continue reading

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Milk Thistle Provides a Protective Shield to the Liver, Heart and Brain

The liver serves more than 300 functions in the body. It detoxifies the boody and it promotes metabolic function. Silymarin is commonly known as milk thistle, and new science is emerging to validate the healing potential of this powerful plant Continue reading

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Chlorophyll: Natural Alkalizing Remedy Supports a Healthy Digestive Tract

Chlorophyll has no undesirable side effects, and can be a natural remedy to solve bad breath and body odor but can also improve your overall health. Chlorophyll is thought to be an anti-carcinogen, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory. Continue reading

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Health Benefits of Bell Peppers

Did you know that all Bell Peppers start out green? As they ripen they become red, yellow, orange, or even purple or white. Interestingly, red Bell peppers have higher concentrations of many nutrients than other Bell peppers. Continue reading

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Antioxidant-Rich Spices Counter High-Fat Foods

Eating a diet rich in spices, like turmeric and cinnamon, reduces the body’s negative responses to eating high-fat (saturated fats found in standard American diet) meals, according to Penn State researchers. Continue reading

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Health-e-Tip: Should You Buy Bottled Alkaline Water?

Should you buy bottled alkaline water or not? The answer to this question is no. Don’t believe the marketing gimmicks. Here’s why. Continue reading

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Natural Sweetener Stevia Protects Against DNA Damage

This is good news for stevia, the natural sweetener that has been suppressed for decades by the FDA, but which is now about to go mainstream thanks to interest from Coca-Cola and Cargill. Continue reading

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Build Healthy Bones with Cooling Cucumber

Cucumbers were once thought to be devoid of nutrients. As it turns out, their most nutritious part is the dark green skin. Here are five reasons to cool down with cucumbers Continue reading

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Green Leafy Vegetables Reduce Diabetes Risk, Study Finds

Eating more green leafy vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes finds research published online in the British Medical Journal. Continue reading

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Astaxanthin Shows Anti-Diabetic Potential: Study

The pigment that gives salmon its pink color acts as an antioxidant and may protect against the development of diabetic kidney disease, says a new study. Astaxanthin may protect cells from oxidative stress associated with abnormally high blood sugar levels Continue reading

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