MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'functional foods'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:50:48 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865342&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ftea_drinkers_have_higher_risk_of_rheumatoid_arthritis.php © MournerContrary to the findings in previous studies that tea had either a protective or no significant effect, researchers are now saying that the well-loved health drink may actually increase women's risks for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This is the conclusion of the study conducted by the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study (WHI-OS) which included over 76,000 women in the 50 to 79 age bracket. Upon enrollment to the study, the women filled out questionnaires that asked about tea drinking habits. After three years, ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865342 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:51:32 +0100 3865342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519557&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fmice_study_green_tea_for_eye_health.php © Kanko*Researchers from Hong Kong found that catechins in green tea reduce the risk of glaucoma and other eye diseases. Such were the findings they reported in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The study findings indicate that green tea consumption could benefit the eye against oxidative stress, as they have found green tea catechins travel from the digestive system to the eye tissues. The scientists analyzed eye tissue from rats that drank green tea and found that the lens, retina and ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519557 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3519557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460269&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ftheres_only_a_weak_link_between_fruit_and_vegetable_intake_and_reduced_risk_of_cancer.php © jenny downingVarious studies in the past have told us that eating more fruits and vegetables reduce our risk of getting cancer. In fact, the World Health Organization recommended eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day to prevent cancer and other diseases, in 1990. Now, a study from Mount Sinai Medical Center says that isn't exactly the case. Researchers from Mount Sinai Medical Center have analyzed over eight years of dietary data from more than 400,000 people and found that the relationship ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460269 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3460269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376407&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fpomegranate_juice_against_prostate_cancer_recurrence.php © quinn.anya Men who have undergone prostate cancer treatment will benefit from pomegranate juice. According to a new US study: According to findings published in the Journal of Urology and present... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376407 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:45:46 +0100 2376407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349008&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fcapsaicingreen_tea_combo_promotes_weight_loss.php © peyri The combination of capsaicin and green tea could promote the feeling of fullness and sustain satiety, thereby indicating it could be successful for weight management. Such were the findings o... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349008 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:29:36 +0100 2349008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2318545&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fbroccoli_sprouts_good_for_your_gut.php We should all munch on broccoli sprouts. Apparently, it protects our stomach from the germ responsible for many cases of gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancers. A new study shows that eating 2 1/2 oun... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2318545 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:13:35 +0100 2318545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258807&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fgreen_tea_against_gum_disease.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 278161 As suggested by a new study from Japan, consumption of green tea may offer protection against gum disease. Gum disease affects about 30 percent of the... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258807 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:38:42 +0100 2258807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216517&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fblueberries_against_childhood_cancer.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 6541597 According to a new study in mice from Ohio State University, extract from blueberries may reduce the size of tumours primarily found in infants and... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216517 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:28:34 +0100 2216517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101265&cid=t_148007_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FwE2IIeOUjXA%2F Keri Glassman, a registered dietician on CBS News Early Show stated that more people are turning to (functional foods). These foods are fortified with natural substances that make them work better for our over-all health. For instance calcium is naturally found in milk and milk products, but when you add orange juice you fortify them. When you are eating foods that are heart healthy such as nuts, fish, fruits and vegetables that can be fortified with other foods that you enjoy it is considered a bonus. The three food groups that were disguised on the program were omega 3 fatty acids, plant sterols and calcium.    You can find the full content for this article by clicking on CBS Early Show. Tags: calaium, fortified natural substances, Functional foods, heart healthy, omega-3... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101265 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:51:00 +0100 2101265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1577272&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Falmonds_has_prebiotic_potential.php Almonds - known for its high Vitamin E (and other minerals) content - now has been identified to have prebiotic properties. © goosmurf According to the Institute of Food Research, almonds could help improve our digestive health by increasing levels of beneficial gut bacteria. The study, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, found that finely ground almonds significantly increased the levels of certain beneficial gut bacteria. This effect was not seen when the fat content was removed from the almond preparation, suggesting that the beneficial bacteria use the almond lipid for growth, and this is the basis for the prebiotic effect of almonds. Read more from Science Daily. javascript:editPlacements() See full article. Related Entries: Allergy Alert: Mislabeled Stuf... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1577272 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:28:38 +0100 1577272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1416210&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fchefmds_big_book_of_culinary_medicine.php My favorite - ChefMD - has a new book. And it's really exciting, from the title alone: ChefMD's Big Book of Culinary Medicine, in a way that only Dr. John La Puma can be bring us. Said John La Puma, MD in the official email he sent to subscribers to announce the book: This time, I have to tell you about something very special: my new ChefMD® book that tells you about culinary medicine in ways you've never known about before. Bake a pizza at 450 degrees for 7 minutes, instead of 350 degrees for 14 minutes to get twice the antioxidants in the crust.Eat watermelon at room temperature instead of ice cold to absorb 40% more lycopene and 13% more beta carotene.Add avocado to salads to get 7 times as much eye-protecting lutein from your green vegetables. Indeed, this new book is... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1416210 Fri, 02 May 2008 12:02:51 +0100 1416210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1286192&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ffruits_vegetables_and_berries_may_help_prevent_obesity.php According to an animal study of scientists from Arkansas, natural pigments responsible for the blue/purple/red colors in some fruits, vegetables and berries, may help prevent against obesity. Yeah, obesity - America's "epidemic"? Speaking of obesity, it isn't just because of the diet. Let us not forget the lifestyle in general, involved in obesity - exercise, habits, etc. Going back to the above fruits and berries, I do love berries. It's just that, they're rarely available where I am. The preserved ones in bottles, sold commercially, are often annoyingly too expensive. Hey, I love topping my pancakes or oatmeal with strawberry slices on honey. Wow. And Hello blueberry cheesecake?!! Anyways, this is why such fruits, veggies and berries may prevent against obesity: ... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1286192 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:34:21 +0100 1286192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455149&cid=t_148007_167_f&fid=36993&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.nakednutritionguide.com%2F14%2Fmore-meals%2F A week or so ago Wegmans’ (my local grocery store) started carrying beet greens - I’m addicted. These beet greens come triple washed, bagged, and ready to go. The convenience is very high. They are a great substitute for spinach as well (aren’t I always preaching about dietary variety?). Here’s what I do - this takes less than 5 minutes in the morning.   Get Out 2 Containers. Split one bag of beet greens between the two containers. Sprinkle on some chopped walnuts Add a pre-cooked chicken breast (cooked earlier in the week) That’s it I’ll have a piece of fruit with these meals as well. When it is time to eat I pop a contain in the microwave for 1 min to “steam” the greens. When they are done I add olive oil, sea salt, and fresh crac... Naked Nutrition Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455149 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:48:37 +0100 1455149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455152&cid=t_148007_167_f&fid=36993&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.nakednutritionguide.com%2F08%2Freader-qna-cottage-cheese%2F Q: I just have a quick question about cottage cheese.  I really like the stuff however I find it doesn’t sit well with me.  I currently am using a 4% one.  Would you recommend I try the lower % fat cheese since it may be the fat content that’s causing me difficulties with digestion? Mike: The problem here is most likely the lactose (a carbohydrate found in dairy products) and not the fat in the cottage cheese. I would look for the Lactaid brand cottage cheese or cottage cheese that contains live cultures (Cabot is a brand that does). Lactaid cottage cheese will contain lactase the enzyme responsible for digesting lactose and thus will most likely help relieve your symptoms. If you buy cottage cheese that contains live cultures the bacteria can help digest the lactose and ma... Naked Nutrition Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455152 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:03:43 +0100 1455152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1155825&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fcranberry_juice_against_uti_in_women.php Cranberry juice is not just a mere folk remedy any longer. There has come scientific evidence that cranberry juice can relieve urinary tract infections (UTI) in women. Well, only women get UTI, so the men will not benefit from cranberry juice, at least not regarding UTI. Such were the findings of Prof. Itzhak Ofek, a researcher at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine: Prof. Ofek's research on the tart berry over the past two decades shows that its juice indeed combats urinary tract infections. And, he's discovered, the refreshing red beverage has additional medicinal qualities as well. Prof. Ofek has found that cranberry juice exhibits anti-viral properties against the flu, can prevent cavities, and lessens the reoccurrence of gastric ulcers. Unhappily fo... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1155825 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:04:57 +0100 1155825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1129360&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Feat_more_fruits_and_veggies_drink_red_wine_to_counter_bad_effects_of_highfat_food.php According to Israeli researchers, polyphenols found in red wine, fruits and vegetables can counter the unhealthy effects of fatty foods. For the study, six men and four women were fed three different meals consisting of dark meat turkey cutlets. One meal, the control, consisted of turkey meat and water. The second meal consisted of turkey meat with polyphenols added after cooking (one tablespoon of concentrated wine) followed with a glass of red wine (about 7 ounces). The third meal consisted of turkey meat with polyphenols added before cooking and then followed by a glass of wine. At various points during the study, researchers took blood and urine samples to measure levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), a natural byproduct of fat digestion known to increase the risk for heart disease and ot... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1129360 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:50:24 +0100 1129360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1118189&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fdietary_fiber_can_boost_lung_health.php This study provides the first known evidence that dietary fibre is independently associated with better lung function and reduced prevalence of COPD. Well, good to know..good to know indeed, for we just know that dietary fiber is only good for the heart, cardiovascular health, weight reduction and bowel movement. Great that its intake is good for our lung as well. Find more details from NutraIngredients. See article. (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1118189 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 03:29:06 +0100 1118189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1061015&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fgrapesoy_combo_enhanced_antiobesity_effects.php You've probably read so many times that soy is healthy. Soy is healthy. And that grape is healthy. Grape is healthy. At least the compounds found in grapes and soy are the ones healthy. What if you mix grapes with soy? Then you get a smorgashboard of healthy stuff: anti-obesity effects are enhanced. Well, according to a new research from the University of Georgia, teaming-up genistein from soy and resveratrol from grapes enhances the anti-obesity effects of the individual compounds. The study used human 3T3-L1 cells to model the development and biochemistry of fat cells, and found that combining the compounds reduced fat cell numbers by 59 and 70 per cent more than genistein and resveratrol alone, respectively. In addition to enhanced inhibition of the cells by the combination of... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1061015 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:00:00 +0100 1061015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1047926&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Falmonds_can_increase_antioxidant_defences_of_smokers.php According to a joint Chinese-American study, a big handful of almonds every day could boost the antioxidant defences of smokers -- a group at risk of low antioxidant levels due to higher oxidative stress, by up to 35 per cent. The randomised, crossover clinical trial with 60 healthy male smokers found that the body's antioxidant defences increased as a result of a daily 84 gram helping of almonds. The results suggest smokers could benefit from upping their intake of almonds although expert advice is clearly to avoid tobacco smoke altogether. I am not saying it is okay to smoke as long you eat a handful of almonds daily. Demand for almonds, a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants, vitamin E and magnesium has increased in recent years as the tastes of various almond-eating ethnic communi... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1047926 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0100 1047926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1010391&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fboiled_peanuts_packed_with_antioxidants.php I love boiled peanuts better than the roasted ones. I love peanut butter too. Boiled peanuts are so common here you can buy it on the streets or in wet markets and a treat in South America as well. Well, not only are boiled peanuts delicious, they're healthy as well. According to Alabama scientists, boiling peanuts imbues them with more antioxidants than roasted peanuts or peanut butter. Lloyd Walker and colleagues evaluated the effect of boiling and oil- and dry-roasting on peanuts. They found that boiled peanuts - South Carolina's official snack food - contained up to four times more isoflavones than raw peanuts or oil- and dry-roasted ones And boiling peanuts is I guess the easiest way to cook them. Findings appear in the Oct. 31 issue of ACS' Journal of Agricultural... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1010391 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:00:48 +0100 1010391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1003528&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Frosemary_is_good_for_the_brain.php Rosemary - that herb good for cooking chicken and lamb dishes - has been found to be good for the brain too. Rosemary is a shrubby evergreen bush and, according to folklore, takes its name from the Virgin Mary, who draped her cloak on the bush, placing a white flower on top of the cloak. By the following morning, the flower had turned blue, and thereafter the plant was known as the "Rose of Mary." Rosemary, grown in the Alps since the Middle Ages, has became part of European folk medicine, and was thought to help the nervous system and ward off sickness. Until now, however, the exact chemical pathways involved in its beneficial effects have remained unknown. A collaborative group from the Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham Institute) in La Jolla, CA and in Japan reported ... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1003528 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:58:48 +0100 1003528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=989644&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fhydroxytyrosolrich_olive_extract_can_improve_brain_health.php A mice study conducted by a research team led by Sebastian Schaffer at University of Frankfurt, found that the olive extract -rich in hydroxytyrosol - can reduce the damaging effects of iron- and nitric oxide-induced cytotoxicity - thereby preventing against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Hydroxytyrosol is thought to be the main antioxidant compound in olives, and believed to play a signficant role in the many health benefits attributed to olive oil. Previous research by a team from the University of Barcelona found that LDL or 'bad' cholesterol levels could be cut substantially after consuming just 25 millilitres of virgin olive oil daily for one week. Other studies have suggested that it could also protect against cancer. The hydroxytyrosol-rich... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=989644 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:02:37 +0100 989644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=942972&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ffruit_peel_may_be_healthy_but_will_you_eat_it.php To me it has always been old notion that it is healthy to eat fruit peels. In the case of grapes and apples, it is not a feat to eat the peels right away. Although there are individuals that automatically... Continue. (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=942972 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:16:19 +0100 942972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=900857&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ftangerine_peel_extract_kills_cancer_cells.php Salvestrol Q40 is the compound found in abundance from tangerine fruit peels. A team from the Leicester School of Pharmacy identified Salvestrol Q40 to be able to destroy cancer cells. Salvestrol Q40 is found in the skin of fruits but... Continue. (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=900857 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:36:18 +0100 900857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=886234&cid=t_148007_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fare_healthy_foods_really_effective.php If you dig into the archives of this blog, there are just too much on functional or healthy foods that prevents from cancer to diabetes to arthritis and longer life. However, it is just recently that I rebumped this blog's... Continue. (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=886234 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:00:00 +0100 886234