Monthly Archives: July 2018

Proanthocyanidins and Theobromine: The Health Effects of Cocoa

Antioxidant phytochemicals found ubiquitously throughout the plant kingdom. Edible plants provide a wide diversity of antioxidants with rich sources being fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, tea, wine and chocolate. Evidence suggest that phytochemical antioxidants are beneficial to the health and may … Continue reading

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Does Drinking Water Make You Clever and Happy?

Most people are aware that animals and humans are mostly water. The tissues of animals and humans are bathed in a salty sugary liquid that is pivotal to the survival of the surrounding cells. Physical and mental performance declines quickly … Continue reading

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Fresh Versus Tinned Tuna

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Vitamin D and Depression

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Vitamin D Safety: The Sun Versus Supplements

Vitamin D is becoming a popular supplement, and for good reasons. Recent research suggests that the vitamin D levels of those living at higher latitudes is too low due to inadequate sunlight exposure, particularly during the winter months. Low levels … Continue reading

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More On Flavonoids and Cardiovascular Disease

Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals that belong to the polyphenol group. Flavonoids are present in a wide number of plant foods, particularly fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices. A number of studies have suggested that there is a modest protective … Continue reading

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Cocao As An Alternative To Tea

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Insomnia and Weight Gain

Insomnia is a condition whereby the sufferer has difficulty falling asleep, suffers from diminished sleep quality, or has a reduced duration of sleep. Current estimates indicate that around 30 % of adults suffer from insomnia in Western countries. Insomnia is … Continue reading

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The Nordic Diet: A Traditional Diet That Causes Weight Loss

Traditional diets can be defined as the diets historically eaten by a particular group of individuals. Perhaps the most commonly known traditional diet is the Mediterranean diet consumed by the populations that inhabit the regions of Southern Europe and parts … Continue reading

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Potassium: Supplements Versus Food

There is a school of thought that suggests that micronutrients should be provided by the food we eat. In general this is a reasonable contention and one that should be recommended. Supplements should not take the place of food, but … Continue reading

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