A study examining the effects of grapes on eye health has found that including the fruit in the diet can have significant effects on vision. The work found that mice with a grape-enriched diet had reduced damage to the retina and a lower rate of blindness. Can eating grapes slow or help prevent the onset… [Continue Reading]
Red Wine Brings Down Estrogen Levels, A Risk Factor For Breast Cancer
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A new study suggests that an occasional glass of red wine reduces women’s estrogen levels. High estrogen is a risk factor for developing breast cancer. The researchers compared the hormone levels of women drinking white wine to those drinking red, and found significant changes in estrogen levels, as well as testosterone. Scientists suggest that healthful… [Continue Reading]
Pomegranate Juice Boosts Kidney Health
November 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A study of patients with kidney disease has demonstrated that regular consumption of pomegranate juice can have a significant and healthy impact on multiple systems in the body. Researchers found that those who drank a glass of pomegranate juice three times a week needed to rely less on medication to control their blood pressure, and… [Continue Reading]
Diet Has Distinct Effects on Different Kinds of Colorectal Cancer
September 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fruits and vegetables have differing effects on the risk of developing different kinds of colorectal cancers, researchers have found. In work that may explain previous contradictory findings on the link between diet and these types of cancer, a large study has found that while cruciferous veggies (such as broccoli and cabbage) are linked to a… [Continue Reading]
White Fruits and Vegetables Reduce Stroke Risk
September 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Consuming fruits and vegetables is essential for cardiovascular health, but those colored white may be particularly important, according to a recent study. Researchers asked thousands of people to report their food choices, and then tracked their risk of strokes over time. Those who consumed plenty of white fruits and veggies, mainly apples and pears, had… [Continue Reading]
Prunes Boost Bone Health
August 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Adding prunes to your diet could have a big impact on bone health as you age, new research shows. Compared to consuming other dried fruits, prunes were linked to increased bone density. The loss of bone density is common during aging, and puts individuals at risk for fractures. When it comes to improving bone health… [Continue Reading]
Compounds Found In Grapes Protect Skin From the Sun
August 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The damage caused to the skin by the sun’s rays may be able to be prevented with the help of compounds found in grapes, researchers report. In studies performed in skin cells grown in the laboratory, scientists have discovered that a certain type of compound from grape extracts can prevent the activation of certain cellular… [Continue Reading]
Blueberries May Have Cholesterol-Regulating Powers
June 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Compounds found in blueberries may have benefits for bringing down levels of bad cholesterol, according to new research in animal models. Hamsters that were fed diets containing blueberry products showed a significant reduction in blood cholesterol levels. Laboratory hamsters that were fed rations spiked with blueberry peels and other blueberry-juice-processing leftovers had better cholesterol health… [Continue Reading]
Health Benefits and Antioxidant Content of Wild Blueberries High
April 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The health benefits of blueberries are well-known, but recent work suggests that their wild cousins are even healthier. The first analysis of the healthful antioxidant content of blueberries that grow wild in Mexico, Central and South America concludes that some of these fruits have even more healthful antioxidants than the blueberries — already renowned as… [Continue Reading]
Daily Apples Can Help Reduce Cholesterol and Weight
April 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
A new study suggests that eating apples daily really does improve health. A recent study has found that a diet that includes dried apples correlated with reduced cholesterol. In addition, women with increased apple consumption were able to lose weight, despite the increased calories contained in the apples. Everyone has heard the old adage, “an… [Continue Reading]