Broccoli, an undisputed superfood, has just become more super. University of Illinois researchers have identified genes that control the accumulation of phenolic compounds in broccoli. Consumption of phenolic compounds, including certain flavonoids, is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease, type II diabetes, asthma, and several types of cancer. The findings were published… Continue reading Broccoli Gets Even Better
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Fall Fruit and Vegetable Guide
With fall come brisk days, turning leaves – and a bounty of tempting, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Here, the experts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offer tips on what fruits and veggies are best right now, and how to pick the best in the market: F R U I T… Continue reading Fall Fruit and Vegetable Guide
New Superfoods to Tackle Heart Disease & Diabetes
A new generation of superfoods that tackle heart disease and diabetes could be developed following research into a protein that helps keep cells in our bodies healthy, according to researchers at the University of Warwick Medical School in the UK. The team found that the protein, called Nrf2, continually moves in and out of the… Continue reading New Superfoods to Tackle Heart Disease & Diabetes