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Study Finds Watermelon to Aid in Hypertension

November 1, 2010

Tallahassee, FL—The most famous summer picnic fruit is now found to have positive benefits for health. A study conducted by food scientists at Florida State University found that watermelon can help support healthy blood pressure levels. The six-week, nine-subject study indicated that daily doses of L-citrulline/L-arginine (6 grams) from watermelon...

Bergamot Supports Metabolic Syndrome Patients, Says Health Sciences Institute

September 28, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

St. Petersburg, FL—An article published by the Health Sciences Institute (HSI) touts bergamot extract as a way to support those with metabolic syndrome. This Italian citrus fruit, says the group, supports healthy LDL cholesterol, triglyceride and blood sugar levels. Bergamot, says HSI, helps block enzymes needed for cholesterol production and...

Are Organic Strawberries More Nutritious?

September 24, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Watsonville, CA—A recent study published in PLoS One shows that organic strawberries have more antioxidants and vitamin C than their non-organic counterparts. The findings are based on a comparison of neighboring organic and non-organic farms in Watsonville, CA, where 40% of the state’s strawberry crop is produced. The study...

Aged Garlic Extract: Useful Adjunct Therapy for Hypertension Patients

September 23, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

A recent study published in Maturitas science journal indicates that aged garlic extract lowers blood pressure in patients with treated, but uncontrolled, hypertension. The study examines 50 adult patients with uncontrolled hypertension currently taking conventional antihypertensive medications. Individuals were selected from two general practices in metropolitan Adelaide, South Australia. ...

Cartoons Influence Kids to Eat Vegetables, Study Says

September 18, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Bangkok, Thailand—It’s no surprise that children are easily swayed by what they see on television, but a new study published in Nutri t ion & Dietet ics found that a cartoon can influence children to eat more vegetables. Bangkok, Thailand—It’s no surprise that children are easily swayed by what they...

Study Says Green Leafy Vegetables Reduce Risk of Diabetes

August 28, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Leicester, U.K.—A study conducted by researchers from the University of Leicester looks at the correlation between reduced risk of type-2 diabetes and eating green leafy vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are known to reduce both cancer and heart disease, but the relationship between fruits and vegetables and type-2 diabetes has...

Atopic Dermatitis May improve with Probiotics

July 21, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Lviv, Ukraine—Data from a recent clinical trial show some promise for the use of probiotics to help those with atopic dermatitis (AD), an inflammatory skin disease. During the eight-week trial, researchers from Lviv National Medical University separated 90 preschoolers into two groups, giving some a placebo and the others...

Probiotic Bacteria in Yogurt Change Once in the Body

June 26, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Wageningen, Denmark—In a recent study conducted by Top Institute Food and Nutrition in Wageningen, researchers discovered that probiotic bacteria found in yogurt drinks change once in the intestines, thereby supporting digestive health. It is well known that probiotic bacteria aid in digestion, kill harmful microorganisms and support overall health...

Studies Find Benefits of Choline Intake During Pregnancy

June 26, 2010

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Ithaca, NY and Augusta, GA—New studies have shown that maternal intake of the nutrient choline during pregnancy can have a positive impact on the neural functions of children born with Down syndrome, as well as those whose mothers consumed alcohol during the first trimester. Choline, found in egg yolks,...

Childhood Obesity Rates Higher in Lower Socio-Economic Households

June 26, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

King County, WA—According to a study done by a team of researchers at University of Washington, childhood obesity is often linked with socially disadvantaged neighborhoods as reported in the Social Science & Medicine journal. A study in King County was recently conducted with 8,616 children between the ages of...