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Fermented foods reduce social anxiety
Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 15

Fermented foods reduce social anxiety

Probiotics have been shown to influence our mood and a new study has found that fermented foods rich in probiotics may reduce social anxiety.

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Kimchi changes gut bacteria and has anti-obesity effects
Posted on Mon, 8 Jun 15

Kimchi changes gut bacteria and has anti-obesity effects

The traditional fermented food kimchi has been shown to reduce gut bacteria linked to obesity, while changing the expression of genes related to metabolic syndrome.

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Blueberries beat blood pressure
Posted on Mon, 11 May 15

Blueberries beat blood pressure

A food-as-medicine intervention study has found an important blood pressure lowering effect of daily blueberries in women with high blood pressure.

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Sauerkraut: super food, or health risk?
Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 15

Sauerkraut: super food, or health risk?

Fermented foods such as Sauerkraut are being increasingly cited as super foods in pop nutrition, but a new scientific review of Sauerkraut tells a very different story.

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Flaxseed: the new heart medicine
Posted on Sun, 5 Apr 15

Flaxseed: the new heart medicine

A new study has found a daily dose of flaxseed could lower cardiovascular risk in people with heart disease, beyond the effects of medication.

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Mango fruit improves blood sugar balance
Posted on Wed, 8 Oct 14

Mango fruit improves blood sugar balance

In the case you wanted an excuse to enjoy a mango, a new study suggests that these delicious tropical fruits may help improve your blood sugar.

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