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03/25/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Sugar-sweetened drinks can leave you more prone to kidney disease, reveals study

In a new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, researchers looked at the effect these drinks had on kidney health. They found that people who regularly consumed these beverages had an increased risk of chronic kidney disease. Sugar-sweetened beverages are drinks with added sugar such as soft drinks, sweetened fruit […]

03/20/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Liver damage due to aspartame linked to adipocytokines

A study shows that consumption of soft drinks and aspartame induces liver damage through dysregulation of adipocytokines and induction of hyperglycemia, lipid accumulation, and oxidative stress. The findings of the study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Consumption of fructose corn syrup in sweetened beverages is linked to the development of metabolic syndrome and […]

03/19/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Preventing liver steatosis with five-flavor fruit

A team of researchers from Korea Food Research Institute and the University of Science & Technology in South Korea suggests that five-flavor fruit (Schisandra chinensis) can be used as a therapeutic agent for the prevention of steatosis or fatty liver. The researchers assessed the effects of five-flavor fruit extract on fatty liver in lab and […]

03/10/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Cocoa butter is a creamy vegan alternative to regular butter

Cocoa butter is most commonly used for making chocolate. It is the fat extracted from cocoa beans. This means that it is vegan and dairy-free, making it much healthier than regular butter. Cocoa butter offers a myriad of health benefits. Cocoa butter is good for the heart. Research has shown that plant-derived saturated fats are effective in […]

03/06/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

8 Reasons to season your food with black pepper, the “King of Spices”

Black pepper comes from black peppercorns — a tiny fruit of the flowering vine called Piper nigrum. It was hailed as the “King of Spices” by traders hundreds of years ago and was also considered as a luxury item in medieval Europe. Today, it is not only used for cooking, but also for medicine because […]

02/26/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Energy drink dangers: Health risks associated with them are now considered a public health issue; study calls for control on caffeine, marketing toward children

Throughout the years, energy drinks have become more popular, especially among teens and young adults. Energy drinks may provide that extra energy for you to survive throughout the day, but they can also contribute to ill health. A recent review suggests that energy drinks pose more serious health risks than their potential benefits. In the study, […]

02/03/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Aspartame may be making you dumb: Study finds that the artificial sweetener disrupts your neurotransmitters

Another study proves that artificial sweeteners like aspartame are harmful to your health. The study, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, has revealed that aspartame damages the brain. In particular, consuming this chemical sweetener for a long time will increase oxidative stress in the brain tissue and will […]

01/29/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Continual consumption of aspartame found to increase oxidative stress in brain tissue

Researchers from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia have found that aspartame, a common artificial sweetener, has a damaging effect on the brain. More specifically, they found that the long-term consumption of aspartame increases oxidative stress in brain tissue and disrupts neurotransmitters, which harms physiological functions. For the study, the researchers assessed the effect of […]

01/16/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Whole grains offer an easy way to prevent Type 2 diabetes

To achieve better health and prevent diabetes, include whole grains, such as rye, oats, and wheat, to your diet. A study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that whole grain foods can help prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a preventable disease, yet nearly 400 million people around the […]

12/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Dietary fiber is important for brain health, especially for seniors

As a part of the aging process, microglia or the brain immune cells of humans and mammals alike become chronically inflamed. In turn, they produce chemicals that impair cognitive and motor function. Fortunately, researchers from the University of Illinois (U of I) found that this process may be slowed down with dietary fiber. The study, which was […]

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