by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2020, Antioxidants, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study authors attribute the blood pressure- and cholesterol-lowering effects of tart cherry juice consumption to specific biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2020, Digestive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Obesity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study evaluates the metabolic health benefits of avocado consumption and their effects on gastrointestinal microbiota in overweight and obese individuals. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 15, 2020 | 2019, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables, Obesity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that avocatin B (AvoB), a fat molecule found only in avocados, prevented fatty acid oxidation (FAO) in skeletal muscle and the pancreas to reduce insulin resistance. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 7, 2020 | 2020, Fruits and Vegetables, Vitamin C, Vitamins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Both kiwifruit and vitamin C tablet interventions significantly increased plasma vitamin C levels in study participants; however, only kiwifruit significantly improved subjective vitality. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 17, 2020 | 2020, Digestive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Obesity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Daily avocado consumption increased beneficial microbes capable of fiber fermentation, resulting in lower fecal bile acid concentrations and greater fecal fatty acids. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 26, 2020 | 2020, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Folic Acid & Folate, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides preliminary evidence that dietary inorganic nitrate supplementation, alone or in combination with folic acid, significantly reduced blood pressure in hypertensive adults from Tanzania, Africa. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 13, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study further validates the hypothesis that higher intake of cruciferous vegetables may protect against vascular calcification. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2020 | 2019, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Flavonoids, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study demonstrated that consuming a mixture of flavonoid rich berries maintained or improved cognitive performance up to six hours post consumption. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 23, 2020 | 2020, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A three-month supplementation with bitter melon significantly lowered fasting blood sugar levels, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and triglycerides in participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 16, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids, Fruits and Vegetables, Polyphenols
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with a mixture of grapefruit, bitter orange fruits, and olive leaf extracts may potentially lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Fruits and Vegetables, Polyphenols, Skin Health, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to placebo, twelve weeks of supplementation with an apple polyphenol reduced ultraviolet irradiation induced skin pigmentation in healthy women. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 21, 2020 | 2019, Aging, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Polyphenols
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A six-month supplementation with a polyphenol-rich extract of blueberry and grape (PEGB), improved verbal episodic memory in healthy older adults. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 21, 2020 | 2019, Botanicals, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study explores the specific mechanisms by which grapefruit seed extract (GSE) inhibits the biofilm activity of food poisoning pathogens. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 21, 2020 | 2018, Cancer, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A balanced diet, including raw and cooked Brassica vegetables, may provide the most health-promoting benefits against aflatoxin exposure. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 30, 2020 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study evidence suggests that daily consumption of apples rich in fiber and proanthocyanidins provides beneficial hypocholesterolemic and vascular effects for mildly hypercholesterolemic individuals. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 24, 2020 | 2019, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables, Men's Health, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Plant-based meals with tofu increased postprandial secretion of gastrointestinal hormones and promoted satiety, compared to processed meat and cheese meals, in healthy, obese, and diabetic men. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 11, 2020 | 2019, Fruits and Vegetables, Skin Health, Uncategorized
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Daily oral pomegranate consumption may lead to enhanced protection from UV photodamage. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 9, 2019 | 2019, Antioxidants, Arthritis, Fruits and Vegetables, Joint Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study suggests that blueberries may positively affect pain management, improve gait performance, and contribute to better physical functionality for patients with osteoarthritis. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 21, 2019 | 2019, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An acute dose of low calorie, high polyphenol cranberry beverage improved antioxidant status, while 8 week daily consumption significantly reduced cardiovascular disease risk factors by improving glucoregulation, downregulating inflammatory biomarkers, and increasing HDL cholesterol. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 24, 2019 | Cancer, Environmental Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent study found a 25% (one in four) decrease in risk for cancer in those eating organic fruits and vegetables. (more…)
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