A study has found that turmeric – the bright yellow spice commonly used in curry – could help to reduce the risk of heart attacks in those who have recently undergone bypass surgery. Apparently the power of the curry spice comes from within it’s sunny yellow pigment, curcimin, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Bypass read more »

According to new research, people who eat chocolate on a regular basis tend to be thinner than those who don’t.  Whilst eating chocolate does boost calorie intake, a recent study published in Archives of Internal Medicine has revealed that regular chocolate consumption was actually related to a lower body mass index (BMI). The study in question read more »

Infections can sometimes be very difficult to treat in a hospital setting due to super bacteria rejecting the antibiotics patients are given for treatment. However, a substance found within Chilean avocados has been found to prevent this from happening. According to scientific research, a natural substance that is found in the Chilean rainforest could block read more »

In order to experience the true benefits of the antioxidants within chocolate we need to eat it in its purest form, say experts. Though dark chocolate does harbour some great benefits it also contains a large amount of fat and sugar. According to raw food expert Jessica Fenton, the real benefits of chocolate lie within read more »

According to research conducted at the Teikyo University in Tokyo, kiwis are one of the most effective fruits for fighting off disease, reports the Daily Mail. The research involved conducting a trial which saw participants eating three kiwis a day, after which their urine was tested to establish the level of antioxidants. According to the read more »

Researchers have found that apples could help to improve cholesterol levels in women. Researchers from the Florida State University found that women who ate 75g of dried apple a day for six months saw levels of harmful LDL cholesterol fall by almost a quarter. In addition, HDL cholesterol (the good kind which wards off hardening read more »

A recent study has found that a powerful antioxidant which is present in pecan nuts can help to reduce inflammation in the arteries. The antioxidant in question is known as gamma-tocopherol and in a study of 16 men and women (who ate a sequence of three diets, one of whole pecans, one of pecans blended read more »