Archive for the 'Healthy Foods' Category



Study: Adding milk to tea cancels health benefits

Adding milk to your tea may reduce — if not totally eliminate — much of its health benefits, according to a new study from Germany. Researchers found that, while drinking plain black tea provides significant cardiovascular protection, the addition of milk basically canceled the beneficial effects.
According to researcher Dr. Mario Lorenz:
“We found that, whereas drinking […]

Can honey kill superbugs?

There is some recent evidence that a special type of honey from New Zealand (called “manuka honey“) may be useful in treating MRSA “superbug” infections, which are becoming a bigger health threat every day due to the over-use of antibiotics.
According to Dr. Rose Cooper from the University of Wales Institute:
“In the past year, honey has […]

Eat tomatoes and broccoli together to fight prostate cancer

Eating tomatoes and broccoli together on a daily basis can help to shrink prostate tumors, according to a new study from the University of Illinois. Researchers found that the cancer-fighting activity of these two “superfoods” is greater in combination than when either one of them is eaten alone.
According to University of Illinois food science and […]

Garlic and onions may protect against many common cancers

People who eat lots of garlic and onions have lower risks of developing several types of cancer, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In an analysis of eight European studies, researchers found that older adults with the highest onion and garlic intakes had the lowest risks of many […]

Procyanidins may boost heart health

Oligomeric procyanidins (AKA oligomeric proanthocyanidins… or OPCs) may be what gives red wine much of its heart-protecting power, according to a recent study from the UK. Researchers found that procyanidins in red wine suppress production of a protein that constricts blood vessels. They also found that wines from southwest France — where people have higher […]