Archive for May, 2011
Cayenne Pepper May Help You Get Rid of Extra Weight
// If you have a special fondness for hot and spicy foods and you are looking for foods to curb your appetite in your goal to lose the extra weight, then consuming cayenne pepper would be the best choice. Cayenne pepper is a member of the Capsicum family of vegetables commonly known as chili peppers. [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2011 under Weight Loss.
Tags: health benefits of cayenne pepper; benefits of capsaicin; other means to suppress appetite
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Tangerine Flavonoids May Prevent Obesity and Atherosclerosis
// What are Flavonoids? Flavonoids, or bioflavonoids as it is called when used in supplements, are a class of plant based compounds. They are polyphenols and a diverse group of phytochemicals that are mostly found in vegetables, fruits and herbs and are responsible for their different colors. They can be found in high amounts in [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2011 under Atherosclerosis, Flavonoids.
Tags: health benefits of flavonoids; tangerine flavonoids; what are flavonoids?
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Acai Juice Work Wonders for the Joints
// The human body is composed of bones, specifically 206 for the adult body. These bones allow us to stand up straight since it serves as the frame work of the whole body. While these structures are important, the ability to move is just as essential. Every time we sit down, eat, exercise, play, and [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2011 under joint pain.
Tags: ways to promote joint health; acai juice for joint health; ways to relieve joint pain
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Grape Polyphenols Help Fight Diabetes, Research Says
// Researchers coming from the South of France’s University of Montpellier reported that rats that were given a high-sugar and high-fat diet managed to display reduced fat accumulation in their muscle tissue provided that their diet was supplemented with grape polyphenols. The researchers believe that the antioxidant compounds that are found in red grapes are [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2011 under Diabetes, Fruit.
Tags: diabetes prevention; diabetes complications; grape polyphenols against diabetes
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Green Tea Associated with Mental Alertness
// Green tea rose to stardom and has been well-known all over the world since it was subjected to the glaring lights of the spotlight with the numerous studies conducted regarding its health benefits. A study conducted by researchers from Japan revealed that drinking 5 cups of green tea in a day could significantly reduce [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2011 under Green Tea.
Tags: health benefits of green tea; green tea for mental alertness; reasons to drink green tea
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