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Fatty Food Liking Gene Found, Researchers Claim

February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The gene related to fatty foods preference in humans has been claimed to be found by researchers.

The researchers have discovered that people with certain forms of the CD36 gene may like high-fat foods more than those who have other forms of this gene.

The results helped explain why some people struggle when placed on a low-fat diet and may one day assist people in selecting diets that are easier for them to follow.

The results also may help food developers create new low-fat foods that taste better. [Read more...]

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For Guys On The Go

February 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Shopping for common gifts doesn’t speak anything personal to the would-be receiver. Hence, instead of buying whatever is on sale at the store nearest you, try to actually put some thought into the gift and spend a little money on something that will be treasured. In some point, almost all of the professionals today require smart carrying cases to store their valuable tools like laptops, cables, documents and files. And if your guy travels frequently, then he would really appreciate a new leather briefcase or probably some nice luggage. These whimsical and trendy leather briefcases are made with specialize fabrics making them lightweight and durable for the guy on the go.

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Blueberry Wine Has More Antioxidants Than Many Grape-Based Wines: Study

February 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Blueberry wine can provide more potentially healthy compounds than white wines and many red wines, according to a new University of Florida study.

Researchers with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences measured antioxidant content in a Florida-produced blueberry wine and compared it to published reports of antioxidant content in white and red wines made from grapes. Antioxidants are compounds that may offer cells protection from damaging molecules called free radicals.

The researchers found the Florida wine, produced from southern highbush blueberries, had more antioxidants than all of the reported white wine values and all but 20 percent of the reported values for red wines, which are considered high in antioxidants. [Read more...]

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Cooked Tomatoes Can Be Key To Cancer Cure

February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

A nutrient in cooked tomatoes can slow the growth and even kill prostate cancer cells, a study done by an Indian-origin researcher-led team has claimed.

Mridula Chopra and colleagues at the University of Portsmouth, through laboratory studies tested the effect of the nutrient lycopene on the simple mechanism through which cancer cells hijack a body’s healthy blood supply to grow and spread. The research found that lycopene , which is what gives tomatoes their red colour, intercepts cancer’s ability to make the connections it needs to attach to a healthy blood supply.

The researchers, from the university’s School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, are now calling for tests to check if the same reaction occurs in the human body, the Daily Telegraph reported. [Read more...]

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Women Who Eat Fish During Pregnancy ‘More Likely To Have Brainy And Sociable Children’

February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Women who eat fish during pregnancy are more likely to have brainy and sociable children, according to new EU-funded research.

Those mothers-to-be who tucked into oily fish like tuna, sardines and salmon produced infants who scored better in various tests of skill and intelligence, it found.

As part of a £5 million European Commission study into diet, Spanish researchers examined 2,000 women at the 20th week of pregnancy and again after birth.

They questioned them on their diets and took blood samples to test for levels of omega-3 and omega-6, the healthy fatty acids found in oily fish in particular. [Read more...]

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Battery Heated Clothing

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Last December, as I hurriedly catch my flight at around 7:30 in the morning, I had mixed feelings. First, I would finally be in Tokyo, one of the biggest cities in the world whose 34 million populations is equivalent to that of California squeezed into an area a little smaller than Hawaii. I was afraid yet excited to know more about the place on my own. With it came the impending truth that I would finally set my eyes on one of the world’s most beautiful and advanced country.

Accordingly, it is also one of the cities where trains run exactly to schedule, and policemen spend more time giving directions than catching criminals. However, what fascinates me much after arriving there is the heated vest given to me by my son-in-law. This battery heated clothing is valuable and is now a necessary part of my motorcycle wardrobe. Not only it does extend the riding season for those who live in colder climates, but it also provides assurance for a comfortable ride home especially when temperature suddenly drops.

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Eat For Your Blood Type

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

What’s the secret to a fit body? Experts say it may be hidden in the blood type. The blood group diet is based on the premise that your blood type – A, B, AB or O – should determine your diet and exercise regimen.

Proponents of this type of diet say that food proteins called lectins are digested differently, based on your blood type. If you eat food that’s not compatible with your blood type, you may experience many health complications. Hence, follow a diet that’s tailored to your blood type, which will help you lose weight, improve chronic health conditions and prevent certain diseases. For instance, this diet suggests if you are blood type A, you should have a vegetarian diet with fresh, organic foods and do yoga to help avoid the conditions you’re more susceptible to. [Read more...]

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