Blogs Posts in Processed food category; 93 blog posts

coffee can prevent cancer

  Coffee consumption may protect from a common form of liver cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma is a type of cancer which results from excessive alcohol damage or hepatitis infection. Its incidence has increased worldwide and it is usua [...]

Posted On : Apr, 25 2007 | Comments : 0

whole grains for the heart

  Whole grain cereals may protect against heart disease, according to a new US study. Whole grain cereals have long been considered good for health because they contain essential vitamins and antioxidants. They are also high in fiber [...]

Posted On : Apr, 25 2007 | Comments : 0

corn oil joins league of heart healthy food

  In 2006, Associated British Foods requested the FDA of America to allow corn oil products to carry the claim of being healthy for the heart. The FDA allowed the petition in march 2007, after reviewing all the evidence. Corn oil and [...]

Posted On : Apr, 17 2007 | Comments : 0

the benefits of noni juice

  The Indian mulberry or noni fruit grows throughout Southeast Asia, the pacific islands and India. It has an extensive history as a medicinal plant and its fruit is often eaten raw and cooked. In china, Samoa, Japan and Tahiti the va [...]

Posted On : Apr, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

chocolate is good for you

  Here is some good news for chocolate lovers: dark chocolate may boost the function of vital endothelial cells that line the inside of blood vessels.Cocoa is rich in antioxidant compounds called flavonoids, which are also found in fr [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

whats missing in white rice?

All rice is brown when it is harvested. White rice is produced by removing the husk, bran and germ of the kernels and polishing them. It is believed that this makes the rice more esthetically pleasing and releases the aroma; but much more i [...]

Posted On : Mar, 25 2007 | Comments : 0

Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Olive oil has been proven to increase HDL or good cholesterol levels. It is also low in harmful Trans fats which cause heart disease. These qualities make it ideal for a healthy diet. Now research suggests that there may be even more bene [...]

Posted On : Mar, 09 2007 | Comments : 0

Botulism Alert

Clostridium botulinium is a bacterium which is found naturally in the soil and the environment. In the presence of oxygen it is harmless. When the bacterium is exposed to an oxygen free atmosphere however, it grows rapidly and produces a [...]

Posted On : Mar, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

How good is low fat?

Faced with the growing specter of obesity many people are switching to using low fat and fat free versions of their favourite foods. These foods include everything from milk to mayonnaise to potato chips. The American Heart Association now [...]

Posted On : Mar, 01 2007 | Comments : 0