Tag Archive for 'Vegetable'

Trimethylamine N-oxide is found at high concentrations in the tissues of some fish and shellfish.

Natural Compound Protects Hypertensive Rats against Heart Disease

Nov 13, 2018 by News Staff

Low-dose treatment with trimethylamine N-oxide — a compound linked with the consumption of fish, seafood and a primarily vegetarian diet —...

Adhering to a healthy diet, in particular a traditional Mediterranean diet, or avoiding a pro-inflammatory diet appears to confer some protection against depression in observational studies. Image credit: Rita E.

Eating Healthier, Plant-Rich Diet May Help Prevent Depression

Oct 1, 2018 by News Staff

According to a comprehensive, systematic review of previous studies, a diet of vegetables, fruits, nuts, plant-based food and fish — typical of a...

The new study offers evidence of how a phytochemical called indole-3-carbinol in the diet can prevent colon inflammation and cancer, by activating the aryl hydrocarbon receptor. Image credit: Jose Antonio Alba.

Chemicals Produced by Vegetables Such as Cabbage and Cauliflower Protect Mice from Colon Cancer

Aug 15, 2018 by News Staff

A new study led by Francis Crick Institute researchers shows that mice fed on a diet rich in indole-3-carbinol (I3C) — a secondary plant metabolite...

Eating three or more servings of fruit and vegetables per day may lower risk of developing PAD.

Daily Consumption of Fruits, Vegetables May Reduce Risk of Blockages in Leg Arteries

May 26, 2017 by News Staff

A new study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology found that consuming fruit and vegetables may lower the risk of...

Ploughing with a yoke of horned cattle in Ancient Egypt.

Did Hunter-Gatherers Intentionally Domesticate Wild Plants?

May 18, 2017 by News Staff

New research from the University of Sheffield, UK, has shed light on how hunter-gatherers adopted agriculture and how crops were domesticated to depend...

Healthy living means higher brain function, according to Cohen et al. Image credit: Skeeze.

Healthier Lifestyle Linked to Better Brain Function, Delay of Dementia

Nov 9, 2016 by News Staff

A new study published in the Journal of Public Health has found eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, combined with regular exercise, leads to better...