Sentences with phrase «as protecting against heart disease»

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One serving of matcha tea has the nutritional equivalent of 10 cups of regularly brewed green tea, as well as 137 times more antioxidants, which protect against heart disease and cancer, lower cholesterol, and prevent stoke.

These published studies showed that crude kuzu root preparations or their extracted flavonoids, given as injections or taken orally, Researchers also report that flavonoids lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of forming blood clots, protect the heart against cardiovascular disease, and protect the brain by dilating cerebral microvessels to increase blood flow.

The bright orange color is your first clue that our Organic Pumpkin is loaded with beta - carotene, which may help protect against heart disease, regulate blood - sugar, and reduce the severity of conditions such as asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis with its anti-inflammatory effects.

Packed with phytochemicals such as anthocyanin, Wild Blueberries are being studied for their powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help protect against diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's.

Medical research has shown that palm oil can improve blood circulation, reduce high blood pressure, protect against heart disease, block cancer, improve blood sugar control, calm inflammation, support healthy lung and liver function, strengthen bones and teeth, improve eye health, boost immune function, and protect against mental deterioration, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Spinach - A very nutrient - dense food - Loaded with flavonoids which act as antioxidants, protecting the body from free radicals - Helps keep the heart healthy - May slow the age - related decline in brain function - Its lutein protects against eye diseases such as age - related cataracts and macular degeneration

Then last summer, researchers reported that Prempro, a popular combination pill, not only didn't protect against heart disease but actually increased that risk, as well as making breast cancer and stroke more likely (ScienceNOW, 9 July 2002).

CETP inhibitors have been sought by the pharmaceutical industry as a method for increasing HDL levels and protecting patients against heart disease.

Some monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, such as those found in fish and olive oil, can protect against heart disease.

Adiponectin appears to protect against the health consequences of obesity, such as insulin resistance and heart disease, by breaking down ceramidase into friendlier components.

In addition to heart disease, scientists are now investigating the role that fish consumption may have in protecting us against some cancers as well as many chronic diseases including Alzheimer's disease, asthma, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, macular degeneration, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

This antioxidant wonder - spice is hailed as an anti-inflammatory and praised for its ability to protect against Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and heart disease.

Research has suggested it may protect against heart disease and dementia, and may even help people live longer and take better care of themselves as they age.

Chris Kresser details how at - home glucose monitoring can be a way of protecting against heart disease and diabetes (as well as a good early warning sign).

Description: High - density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as good cholesterol, because high levels of HDL cholesterol seem to protect against heart attack, while low levels of HDL cholesterol increase the risk of heart disease.

Antioxidants protect against all types of cancer and all of the chronic degenerative diseases that plague Western cultures, such as heart disease, arthritis and diabetes.

In a recent study in the Journal of Nutrition, Ohio State University researchers reported that avocados can increase — by as much as 15 times — absorption of nutrients that protect against heart disease, cancer and blindness

The phenolic acids, also called polyphenols, found in Coffeeberry ® help to neutralize toxic free radicals, protect against systemic oxidative stress, and reduce the incidence of oxidative pathologies such as coronary heart disease inflammation.

Soy Isoflavines - there are many health benefits of consuming soy products, such as protection against various cancers, ease menopause symptoms in women, protect against prostate problems in men, improve bone health, and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Tomatoes - A rich source of the antioxidant lycopene, which is believed to protect against prostate cancer as well as heart disease.

One type of phytonutrient especially abundant in whole grains including brown rice are plant lignans, which are converted by friendly flora in our intestines into mammalian lignans, including one called enterolactone that is thought to protect against breast and other hormone - dependent cancers as well as heart disease.

One type of phytonutrient especially abundant in whole grains such as buckwheat are plant lignans, which are converted by friendly flora in our intestines into mammalian lignans, including one called enterolactone that is thought to protect against breast and other hormone - dependent cancers as well as heart disease.

It can help protect against chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

So, the foods to emphasize in one's diet are unprocessed, unrefined, plant - derived foods, which in general lack the disease - promoting components, and, as the Dietary Guidelines Committee put it, these foods contain not only the essential vitamins and minerals, but also hundreds of naturally - occurring phytonutrients that may protect against cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, and other chronic health conditions.

Whole Wheat can have benefits such as aiding weight loss, lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes, lessening chronic inflammation and protecting against heart disease among other things.

Previous studies indicate that eating fermented dairy products, such as cheese, may protect against heart disease.

:: Pumpkins are a great source of carotene ~ one of our major antioxidants that helps to protect us against certain kinds of cancer (particularly lung cancer), as well as heart disease.

«Oranges are a low - fat, nutrient - rich food with a low glycemic index, which make it an ideal food to consume to protect against obesity, which can lead to other diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke,» Flores told Live Science.

Whole wheat can have benefits such as aiding weight loss, lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes, lessening chronic inflammation and protecting against heart disease.

«Dietary phytate» has been reported to «prevent kidney stone formation, protect against diabetes, dental cavities, [heart disease] as well as against a variety of cancers.»

One type of phytonutrient especially abundant in whole grains such as barley are plant lignans, which are converted by friendly flora in our intestines into mammalian lignans, including one called enterolactone that is thought to protect against breast and other hormone - dependent cancers as well as heart disease.

Polyphenols, a type of plant - based chemical found in foods ranging from vegetables to chocolate, help neutralize the harmful substances known as free radicals and are thought to protect against heart disease and other health problems.

One type of phytonutrient especially abundant in whole grains including millet are plant lignans, which are converted by friendly flora in our intestines into mammalian lignans, including one called enterolactone that is thought to protect against breast and other hormone - dependent cancers as well as heart disease.

Matcha is known for being rich in antioxidants called polyphenols, which are thought to protect against heart disease and cancer while lowering your blood pressure as well.

Omega - 3s can also be beneficial in protecting against life - threatening kidney and heart diseases, as well as cancer.