All posts tagged with phytochemicals
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-(Natural News) Sweet potatoes are actually a slight misnomer, as they are not really related to regular white potatoes. They don’t even belong to the same plant family. Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that belong to the morning glory family of flowering plants, while regular white potatoes are tubers that belong to the nightshade family. While […]
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-(Natural News) It’s nice to munch on a few sticks of celery (Apium graveolens) every now and then, but these aren’t the only beneficial parts of the plant. Numerous studies have shown that celery seeds confer many health benefits as well. Recently, a team of scientists from India found that one of the possible therapeutic uses […]
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-(Natural News) They say that great things come in small packages and that’s exactly the case for one of the most famous superfoods in the world: cherries. Each cherry is packed with nutrients that contribute to the many health benefits that it has. There are many varieties of cherries that grow in nature. Among these, […]
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-(Natural News) The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has risen by over 41 percent in the last decade, making it the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder in the U.S. Apart from conventional treatments for the condition, researchers are looking into plant-based compounds called oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) as possible alternatives. As […]
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-(Natural News) The edible portion of pomegranate (Punica granatum) fruits are the seeds, which are wrapped in soft and juicy vibrant red enclosures called arils. The seeds come with many health benefits, but many people spit them out because of their texture. To enjoy the benefits of pomegranate seeds without having to eat them, people can also extract […]
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-(Natural News) If you are looking for effective traditional natural treatments, berberine could be a good start. This orange-yellow alkaloid has been used by both Native Americans and European colonists, as well as practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, for its healing benefits on the digestive and cardiovascular systems. Berberine is found in several plants around […]
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-(Natural News) There are probably worse ways to ruin the nutritional value of food and, indirectly, your health. But a Green Med Info article warned that there is no faster way to destroy the nutrients in your food than to pop it into a microwave oven. The days of cooking fresh, whole foods on the […]
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-(Natural News) Grapes are inarguably the most popular members of the Vitaceae family, thanks to its economic value and multiple health benefits. However, that doesn’t mean that other species of plants under the Vitaceae family are less than grapes, especially in terms of health benefits. A study led by researchers from Haluoleo University and Indonesian Muslim University of […]
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-(Natural News) The holidays aren’t the only thing that’s around the corner. It’s also the start of the flu season in certain places, including the U.S. For most Americans, this means getting their lives thrown off by the flu and its debilitating symptoms. If that isn’t bad enough, the government is hell-bent on treating people with […]
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-(Natural News) African lettuce (Launaea taraxacifolia) has been used to treat dyslipidemia and liver diseases, both of which are associated with oxidative stress. A study published in the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine has suggested that the leaf extract of African lettuce can potentially be used as a therapeutic agent in preventing diseases […]
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