Food and Health

Cognitive Benefits Of Dark Chocolate And Cocoa

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Researchers have been trying to ascertain what type of acute effect the cocoa flavanols may have on specific cognitive experiences and processes. Italian researchers sought t...

Red Onions Are Impressive Cancer Fighters

The anthocyanin found in the red onion has a very specific function when it comes to combating and killing cancer cells. It helps to enrich the scavenging properties of the quercetin molecules whic...

What Is False Flax Oil?

A bit different than the traditional flaxseed oil you've likely heard about and may even take, false flax is also known as camelina sativa or wild flax and has been an oil-bearing entity for thousa...

Ohio State University Researches Golden Potato Health Benefits

Potatoes are incredibly popular and widely consumed in the United States. It is the fourth most commonly consumed plant that humans ingest after the other staples such as rice, wheat and corn, acco...

Why Papaya Seed Oil Is Skin Food

One of the issues with acne that isn't discussed as much as it should be is that of scarring. Even after your face clears up and you aren't dealing with those pesky breakouts, oftentimes the scars ...

Recent Studies Address Pros And Cons Of Drinking Coffee

Coffee is one of the most commonly consumed beverages worldwide and could have positive health benefits. But existing evidence is of lower quality from observational research so randomized controll...

Dietary Potassium May Prevent Artery Hardening

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Bring on the bananas. A recent study has found that the benefits of potassium are much more far reaching than we had previously thought. Foods that are rich in potassium may ...

How Food Is Farmed Leads To Better Taste, Texture And Nutritional Benefits

Reviewed by Ray Spotts All foods are not created equal - even if they aren't processed and come from the ground. The way that food is farmed means more than some people may realize. The agricultura...

The Almond: A Bad Cholesterol Killer

Almonds are an amazing substitute, not only because of their heart healthy benefits but also because they have good fats, are high in fiber and vitamin E. Fats are not the enemy here as we've been ...

Top Reasons Why Wheat Germ Oil Is A Must-Have

Wheat germ oil is full of necessary and essential vitamins and nutrients. Magnesium, potassium, vitamin B complex and folic acid are some of the components within the oil itself. Along with the ant...