Medicinal Food News

Vegetable Oils - Sources of Vitamin E

Many people argue that it is not necessary to take pills or capsules of vitamins because you can get your vitamins and much more from the foods you normally eat

Fructooligosaccharides - FOS

Recently there has been a lot of attention paid to the carbohydrate portion of the diet. The word fiber has become a rallying point for people looking for ways to combat

Older Women May Need More Zinc

Dietary intakes of the mineral zinc has often been reported to be low in the general population, and this is especially true for elderly women.

Anti-cancer Polyphenols

In the June issue of the magazine Nature, a group of American scientists speculate on the possible anti-cancer effects of drinking green tea

Garlic in the Medicine Cabinet

It is a spice that has been used for centuries by chefs around the world. It is thought to protect against vampires if worn around the neck

Types of Fat

We have to cut down on the saturates in our diet. We have to avoid animal products because they are loaded with saturated fats. Olive oil contains high levels o

Chinese Medicinal Foods

It is easy to assume that the whole world is awakening to the potential of foods and components in foods as weapons against disease and infection. However,

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