Eating broccoli four times a week can help prevent development of prostate cancer in men with early signs of developing the symptoms, says the recent British study. However, there are several other cruciferous vegetables with anti-cancerous properties, such as Cabbage for instance. According to The George Mateljan Foundation for Worlds Healthiest Foods, Cabbage has long [...]

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Anti-oxidants found in citrus fruits can help curb chronic inflammation, one of the leading factors in major health issues like cancer and heart diseases, says the latest study from Journal of Nutrition. According to researchers, women with diet packed with high anti-oxidant rich citrus fruits had lower levels of certain inflammation markers. For the study, [...]

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acharya on May 3rd, 2011

Psoriasis is a skin condition, rather than a disease. However, it is not contagious, but it can be hereditary. Although there are no exact causes for the condition, it is sometimes an allergic reaction to external influences, including food and environment, and sometimes stress. One of the first steps to reduce the severity of psoriasis [...]

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acharya on October 17th, 2008

In contrast to what has been often said that nuts and foods with small seeds may cause intestinal complications, it has now been discovered that nuts, in fact, help in prevention of Diverticulitis. Diverticular disease is a common digestive disorder, typically associated with nuts, popcorn and seeds, and people with colon disease are usually advised [...]

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acharya on September 4th, 2008

In contrast to the popular belief that fruits enhance blood sugar levels and aggravate problems among diabetics, a team of scientists from the UK have now proven that consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables will, in fact, decrease the risk of Type 2 diabetes. A study conducted by the UK research team showed that higher [...]

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According to a new study, Passion fruit peel can considerably improve symptoms of Asthma. The patients who were given an extract from the peel of the fruit sho wed reduced coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, due to the high content of anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties of the purple fruit. The research was conducted [...]

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Water Melon This summer relish that cool slice of watermelon without hesitation, as the fruit contains a wealth of vitamins, say nutrition experts. Research conducted at the UR Southwestern Medical Center has revealed that a two-cup serving of diced watermelon contains loads of vitamin A and vitamin C, with only 80 calories and absolutely no [...]

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acharya on May 18th, 2008

The red in tomatoes, caused by a substance called Lycopene, could help you to be in pink of health, reveal an article in ‘The Times Wellness – 2007‘. The so-called new age diseases are associated with deteriorated quality of eating, coupled with unhealthy lifestyle patterns. This in turn has led to considerable increase in diseases [...]

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