Colorectal cancers are the third most common cancer that affects both men and women, and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. The numbers of deaths have been declining in recent years, thanks to early screenings and colonoscopies. More can be done to help prevent the 50,000 deaths attributable to colorectal cancer […]

Oil, pulp, milk and other products derived from coconut have always been the basis of the life of many Asian populations, the Pacific and many islands such as Samoa and the Philippines. Until a few decades ago none of the inhabitants of these areas would have ever dreamed of questioning the nutritional, therapeutic and pharmacological […]

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a liquid blend of both glucose and fructose, where both molecules float in solution (as monosaccharides or lone sugar molecules) rather than being bound to each other. It is commonly used in food products due to being cheap to produce and having a slightly sweeter perception than a similar […]

A groundbreaking new study published in Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry reveals that curcumin, a golden-hued compound in turmeric, may provide a unique solution for overweight individuals by altering the composition of fat cells in their bodies in favor of the calorie-burning type. Read more…

The beneficial health properties of the Mediter­ranean diet are well recognized. The principle source of fat in Mediterranean diet is extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO). Oleocanthal (OC) is a naturally occurring minor phenolic compound isolated from EVOO, which has shown a potent anti-inflammatory activity, by means of its ability to inhibit the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes COX-1 […]