Scientists from the Institute of Food Research in the UK have found evidence for a mechanism by which certain food compounds could help protect our health. Dietary studies have shown that people who eat the largest amounts of fruit and vegetables have a reduced risk of developing chronic conditions, such as heart disease and cancer.… Continue reading Green Tea & Apples Could Protect Health
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Potatoes Could Hold Clue to Weight Management
An extract from the humble potato may help limit weight gain from a high-fat diet, according to researchers at McGill University in Montreal. In the study, the investigators fed mice a high-fat diet for 10 weeks. As a result, mice that weighed an average of 25 grams at the beginning of the study added about… Continue reading Potatoes Could Hold Clue to Weight Management