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BHA is Lurking in Your Cereal, but is it Safe? - Diets In Review (blog)


BHA is Lurking in Your Cereal, but is it Safe?
Diets In Review (blog)
A study on phenolic antioxidants, including BHT and BHA, suggests that these compounds may enhance mutagen activity in ingested toxins such as Aflotoxin B1, a liver carcinogen. Nonetheless, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permits the usage of ...

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7 Sneaky Foods for Heart Health - Diets In Review (blog)


7 Sneaky Foods for Heart Health
Diets In Review (blog)
Dried Fruits: Some dried fruits like prunes contain a cocktail of phenol antioxidants that work together to prevent cell damage. An added bonus is that dried fruits contain good sources of fiber which can help to lower cholesterol levels and protect ...

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A few cups of black tea lowers your blood pressure - allvoices


A few cups of black tea lowers your blood pressure
allvoices
Black tea has been associated to numerous health benefits including lowering your risk for due to the phenols those strong antioxidants along with the maganese. In this new study black tea tested against a placebo to determine if consumption of this ...

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Top 10 foods to lift your mood - Courier Mail


Top 10 foods to lift your mood
Courier Mail
As dark chocolate is made with a high proportion of cocoa it also contains high amounts of the antioxidant molecules, the flavonoids and the phenolic phytochemicals known for their positive health benefits. Starting the day with a "proper" coffee is a ...

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Purple Potatoes Could Help Blood Pressure - The Daily meal


Purple Potatoes Could Help Blood Pressure
The Daily meal
... and even though the USDA has been giving the tuber the stink eye for a while, the researchers say pigmented potatoes (red or purple) have high concentrations of antioxidants such as phenolic acids, anthocyanins, and carotenoids.
Pass the Purple Potatoes to Lower Blood PressureeMaxHealth
Potatoes may offer blood pressure benefitsNutraIngredients.com

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