Antioxidants in a Pinch
Some herbs and spices—including cinnamon, cloves, lemon balm, marjoram, oregano, and peppermint—are so rich in...
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Preventing Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy with Diet
Eating well-balanced plant-based diets during pregnancy can reduce risks of gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia.
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Amla vs. Diabetes
For a dollar a month, Indian gooseberry (amla) powder may work as well as a...
Power Plants
Many of the most powerful drugs in modern medicine's arsenal came from natural products, from...
Amla vs. Cancer Cell Invasion
Indian gooseberries (amla) block breast cancer cell growth and metastasis potential in vitro.
Amla vs. Cancer Cell Growth
Indian gooseberries (amla), an important plant in Ayurvedic medicine, may have anticancer properties, as well...
Better than Goji Berries
There are some dried fruits even more antioxidant-packed than goji berries.
Dried Apples vs. Cholesterol
Which common dried fruit is the most antioxidant-packed: apple rings, dried apricots, dried cherries, dried...
Best Berries
Compared to popular fruits such as apples, bananas, and mangoes, which of the hundreds of...
Better than Green Tea?
The antioxidant content of a number of popular beverages is compared: black tea, coffee, Coke,...
Carcinogenic Putrescine
Biogenic amines such as spermine, cadaverine, and putrescine are chemical compounds of decay that may...
Throw Household Products off the Scent
Volatile chemicals in consumer products such as air fresheners, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, and dryer...
Say No to Drugs by Saying Yes to More Plants
A study of 15,000 American vegetarians suggests their lower chronic disease rates translate into fewer...
