Catharanthus roseus (syn. Vinca rosea) extracts have revolutionised cancer therapy. The plant produces indole alkaloids which were first identified by pharmaceutical businesses in the 1950s […]
It may seem odd to think that blood might be treated as a health food. Blood from beef cattle could certainly fall into this category. […]
The Chicken mushroom or chicken of the woods, (Laetiporus sulphureus) is claimed many of its admirers to be an edible fungus for the gourmand. It […]
Arugula which is also known as rocket, taramira or rucola is a popular salad leaf with many health benefits. It belongs to the same family of […]
Is there a link between sugar and cancer? Sugar in the diet cannot help but have a bad report. A nine-year collaboration has shown sugar […]
Kaffir Lime leaves are quite a speciality in Thai and Indonesian cuisine but they are now used in mainstream cooking. The Lime (Citrus hystrix DC.) […]
Trawling the superfoods in the local retailer always throws up some intriguing surprises. Firstly, you find galangal and it looks to all intents and purposes […]
Coffee drinking could have real benefits in reducing, even preventing liver cancer according to a new study. Even drinking one cup of coffee could reduce […]
A number of headlines in the UK papers have been screaming almost literally that even half a glass of wine increases the risk of breast […]
Rhubarb may be everything to a crumble and it appears to possess some very interesting bioactives which have been shown in some cell tests to […]
Are there positive benefits for colon cancer sufferers who drink coffee? Coffee is frequently assessed in both health and nutrition terms for its numerous benefits […]
♦ A diet rich in vegetables, nuts, fruit, olive oil or oils with lots of monounsaturated fats, cereals and pulses, little meat and other carbohydrates […]
♦ Studies show broccoli might be immensely helpful in reducing oral cancer by protecting cells lining the mouth and throat from cancer causing chemicals. Walking […]
♦ An interesting study backs up a number of findings in the research literature that vegetarian or vegan, and/or fish-eating Seventh-day Adventists of both sexes appear to […]
In the last few years there has been considerable interest in bioactive peptides sourced from natural products. Soy and cereals are noted for their treasure […]
Coffee might do more than just wake you up in the morning after a brew. Research studies continue to demonstrate that coffee is potentially linked to […]
Raw greens might not be the easiest vegetables to digest but they have some great benefits, not least their anti-cancer potential. Over many years, a number […]
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