by Becky | Apr 4, 2018 | 2016, Bone Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 48 women between the ages of 65 and 79 with osteopenia, significant improvements in bone density were seen in the dried plum group versus the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 6, 2018 | 2011, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Stroke
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A ten-year population study finds that white fruits and vegetables are inversely associated with the incidence of stroke. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 28, 2017 | 2016, Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Sixty ml of Montmorency tart cherry juice significantly elevated total hemoglobin and oxygenated hemoglobin and significantly reduced systolic blood pressure in 27 participating healthy 40-60 year olds, but did not improve cognition or mood. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 13, 2017 | 2013, Alternative Therapies, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Patients with dengue fever who supplemented with Carica papaya juice had a significant increase in platelet count compared to the control.
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by Becky | Nov 2, 2017 | 2017, Aging, Eye Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating subjects who ate one avocado a day for six months had significant increases in lutein levels, improved Short-Term Visual Memory and Sustained Attention scores as well as improved MPD, an indicator of improved cognitive function. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2017 | 2017, Antioxidants, Blood Lipids, Fruits and Vegetables, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Forty-five days of goji berry supplementation significantly improved lipid profiles and biomarkers of oxidative stress in the participating subjects with metabolic syndrome compared to the control. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 12, 2017 | 2017, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In this cross-over study, supplementing with 500 mL of pure pomegranate juice for seven days significantly improved blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, LDL-C, VLDL-C, and hsCPR compared to placebo.
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by Becky | Mar 20, 2017 | 2012, Antioxidants, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Four weeks of supplementation with 10 grams of broccoli sprouts significantly improved insulin levels and HOMAR-IR in participating subjects.
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by Becky | Feb 6, 2017 | 2016, Bilberry, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Just 150 grams (1 ½ cup) of frozen bilberries, eaten 3times per week, significantly improved cholesterol, triglyceride, glucose and albumin in participating subjects.
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by Becky | Dec 29, 2016 | 2016, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Both raw beet juice and cooked beet juice significantly improved blood pressure, markers of inflammation and blood vessel dilation in participating subjects; however, only the raw beet juice improved cholesterol levels.
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by Becky | Oct 19, 2016 | 2016, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Carotenoids, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Carotenoid rich tomato extract, when consumed for 2 weeks and then followed by consumption of a high fat breakfast with a 20 minute bloodwork follow-up, significantly reduced oxidized LDL by 13.1% in healthy participating subjects compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 18, 2016 | 2016, Bladder Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a randomized placebo-controlled clinical research study, cranberry extract significantly reduces urinary tract infection factors (75.8%) related to E. Coli compared to baseline and placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 19, 2016 | 2013, Celiac Disease, Digestive Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Wild blueberry supplementation significantly improved levels of Bifidobaceterium longum subspecies infantis by 8.4% in the digestive tracts of the study participants compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 15, 2016 | 2013, Brain Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Parkinson's
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study concluded that eating peppers, which are high in nicotine content, 2-4 times per week lowered the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease by approximately 30%.
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by Becky | Jun 9, 2016 | 2013, Aging, Fiber, Fruits and Vegetables, Longevity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those with the highest intake of high glycemic index foods had a 65% risk of dying while those on diets of high fiber breads and cereals or high fiber fruits had a 64% and 81% increased likelihood of aging successfully.
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by Becky | Jun 9, 2016 | 2014, Alternative Therapies, Fruits and Vegetables, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study demonstrates that, for supporting longevity, legumes may be the most important component in the Greek variant of the Mediterranean Diet.
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by Becky | May 2, 2016 | 2014, Environmental Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Pesticides and Solvents
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Organic crops are not more nutritious, but have fewer toxic chemicals than commercially farmed crops. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 20, 2016 | 2014, Botanicals, Fruits and Vegetables, Liver Health, Propolis
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Information is listed on grapefruit, cranberries, blueberries, grapes, prickly pear, chamomille, silymarin, spirulina, and propolis. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2014, Antioxidants, Fruits and Vegetables, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows individuals consuming 98.9-140.5 grams of cruciferous vegetables per day had 6% lower levels of inflammatory protein. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Adding avocado to a hamburger patty showed a 24% benefit over a measure of blood vessel health over a control group and prevented a substance from forming an inflammatory compound. (more…)
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