Black Currants Could Reduce Alzheimer’s

admin | November 14, 2008

Just recently scientists from the Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI) announced that they are working

on a project that is trying to identify bio active compounds in black currants thought to be capable of reducing the risk of progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Ad is the most common form of dementia, and is thought to affect [...]

What Are the Best Antioxidants?

admin | October 27, 2008

Antioxidants are molecules that help keep our cells healthy by eliminating free radicals. They are found in food where fresh is the name of the game.

They are a gift from nature but modern food has moved away from nature and so our diets are generally lacking in these, as well as many other nutrients.
You [...]

Topping the Antioxidant List – Berries

admin | October 15, 2008

Natural food is the best way of getting the antioxidants our bodies need. And fresh fruit and vegetables are the richest sources of antioxidants.
Berries are at the top of the range in antioxidant content and they also provide vitamins and other nutrients.
Three easily available and oxidant rich berries are:
– Blackberry:
* Contain fiber, potassium, [...]