Archives for the 'Nutrition / Diet' Category
‘Holy Powder’ Ingredient Makes Membranes Behave For Better Health
Revered in India as “holy powder,” the marigold-colored spice known as turmeric has been used for centuries to treat wounds, infections and other health problems. In recent years, research into the healing powers of turmeric’s main ingredient, curcumin, has burgeoned, as its astonishing array of antioxidant, anti-cancer, antibiotic, antiviral and other properties has been revealed. [...]
Vitamin Boosts Immunity Against Skin Cancer
Nicotinamide (VitB3), a vitamin found in common foods like meats, nuts, grains and cereals, may provide the next advance in skin cancer prevention, according to new research from the University of Sydney. Presenting the results of a trial to the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia’s Annual Scientific Meeting today [...]
Fight Off Aches & Pains This Winter With Extra Vitamin D
It’s no wonder many people feel achy and sore, and sometimes tired and depressed, during winter months they’re often not getting enough vitamin D. The body makes vitamin D from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, so it’s known as the sunshine vitamin, but this source is in short supply throughout late fall and winter. [...]
New Book Extols Benefits Of Chocolate
From Halloween through Valentine’s Day, chocolate helps celebrate the season. While overindulging leads to calorie concerns, the right amounts of the right kinds of chocolate can actually make one feel and even look better. Registered dietitians Shara Aaron and Monica Bearden, authors of CHOCOLATE - A HEALTHY PASSION (Prometheus Books), can explain chocolate’s role in [...]
Forensic Fingerprint Technique Inventor Says Criminals Who Eat Processed Foods Have ‘Sticky Fingers’, Which Are More Likely To Corrode Metal
The inventor of a revolutionary new forensic fingerprinting technique claims criminals who eat processed foods are more likely to be discovered by police through their fingerprint sweat corroding metal. Dr John Bond, a researcher at the University of Leicester and scientific support officer at Northamptonshire Police, said processed food fans are more likely [...]