Soy and its products have been recognized as healthy food or healthier protein compared to animal proteins. Current evidence regarding the soy’s effects in type 2 diabetes mellitus remain unclear. .. Read More

Stevia is a sweetener naturally derived from the leaves of Stevia rubaudiana. It is non-caloric (zero calories) and 150-folds sweeter than sucrose (cane sugar)... Read More

Pure or 100% orange juice has no added sugar, naturally contains flavonoids and ascorbic acid, which can modulate the body's oxidative and inflammatory systems. I had blogged about orange and its good.. Read More

In the United States, individuals from low-income subpopulations have inferior diet quality. Policies encouraging shifts from consuming unhealthy food towards healthy food consumption are needed. Some.. Read More

Singapore health authority is tightening its regulation regarding the sales of sugar-sweetened beverages. It announced recently the implementation of Nutri-Grade on packed beverages... Read More

The common legumes in our diet include peanuts, soybeans, kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils, and peas. They are a good source of plant protein and calcium. The legumes are also rich in antioxidant phyt.. Read More

Carotenoids belong to yellow, red, and orange pigments naturally found in plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. They must be consumed through the diet,  and food rich in them include carrot, tom.. Read More

Current evidence on tea intake and hypertension is inconclusive.  Associations of habitual tea consumption with hypertension risk and longitudinal blood pressure changes were examined among 50,000 .. Read More

Non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease and one of the leading health complications seen around the world. The estimated prevalence of NAFLD is 25–3.. Read More

Systemic inflammation results from chronic activation of the human innate immune system and can contribute to the development and progression of chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases and.. Read More

There is an ongoing debate about the effect of microwave heating on food nutrients.  The influences of microwave and conventional heating on selected determinants of the nutritional value o.. Read More

Calcium is an essential  mineral that the body requires to build and maintain strong bones and teeth. It is essential for muscle movement and nerves to transmit signals between the brain and other par.. Read More

We understand the importance of eating adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables. Apart from the usual vitamins and minerals, fruits and vegetables contain scientifically proven phytochemicals to cont.. Read More

Resveratrol (3,4′,5- trihydroxystilbene) is a phytoalexin that has been recognized as a nutraceutical and a potential therapeutic agent for a variety of diseases.  .. Read More