Researchers from the University of Valencia prove the benefits of persimmons for our diet

The study, published in the prestigious journal Food Chemistry, analyses the mineral profile of 167 samples of kaki produced in different regions of Spain, the most noteworthy of which are those…

What are the benefits of wine?

Wine, especially red wine has been studied extensively over many years, with impressive findings for heart benefits, longer lifespan, cancer protection, and better mental health.

Post-exercise muscle soreness may be relieved by watermelon juice

Watermelon juice’s reputation among athletes is getting scientific support in a new study, which found that juice from the summer favorite fruit can relieve post-exercise muscle soreness.

Coumarin In Cinnamon Linked To Liver Damage

Many kinds of cinnamon, cinnamon-flavored foods, beverages and food supplements in the United States use a form of the spice that contains high levels of a natural substance that may cause liver damage in some sensitive people, scientists are reporting. Their study, published in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, found similar results as those published in the European Union…

A Rich Source Of Healthful Antioxidants Discovered In Used Coffee Grounds

To plant food, insect repellant and other homespun uses for spent coffee grounds, scientists are adding an application that could make the gunk left over from brewing coffee a valuable resource for production of dietary supplements. Their new report in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry concludes that used coffee grounds are a rich source of healthful antioxidant substances…

Black Pepper’s Secrets As A Fat Fighter Revealed

A new study provides a long-sought explanation for the beneficial fat-fighting effects of black pepper. The research, published in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, pinpoints piperine – the pungent-tasting substance that gives black pepper its characteristic taste, concluding that piperine also can block the formation of new fat cells…

Evaluation Method Supports Soy Protein As A High-Quality Protein Similar To Meat, Eggs And Dairy

The importance of protein in the human body is undeniable.

From Pasture To Plate

The package on a supermarket steak may say “grass-fed” or “grass-finished,” but how can a consumer know whether the cow spent its days grazing peacefully on meadow grass or actually gorged on feedlot corn? In ACS’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists are now reporting the development of a method that can reconstruct the dietary history of cattle and authentic…

Antioxidant Effects Of Caffeine In Coffee May Protect Against Alzheimer’s And Heart Disease

Scientists are reporting an in-depth analysis of how the caffeine in coffee, tea, and other foods seems to protect against conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease on the most fundamental levels. The report, which describes the chemistry behind caffeine’s antioxidant effects, appears in ACS’ The Journal of Physical Chemistry B…

Could Chocolate Be The New ‘Super Fruit?’

It is widely known that fruit contains antioxidants which may be beneficial to health. New research published in the open access journal Chemistry Central Journal demonstrates that chocolate is a rich source of antioxidants and contains more polyphenols and flavanols than fruit juice…

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