Sweet Potatoes
What’s New and Beneficial about Sweet Potatoes Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes may be one of nature’s unsurpassed sources of beta-carotene. Several recent studies have shown the...
Metabolites
What are lectins?
Lectins are a type of protein that can bind to cell membranes. They are sugar-binding and become the “glyco” portion of glycoconjugates on the membranes....
Scientists surprised to find that amino acids, not sugar, supply most building blocks for tumor cells
Cancer cells are notorious for their ability to divide uncontrollably and generate hordes of new tumor cells. Most of the fuel consumed by these rapidly...
How to Block TNF With Herbal Remedies
Pivotal role of TNF-α in vascular dysfunction Even though numerous risk factors, such as physical inactivity, smoking and over-nutrition, appear to contribute to the development...
Hyaluronic Acid Foods
Hyaluronic acid is a natural chemical substance found in the body. The highest concentrations are found in the joints and eyes. Also known hyaluron, it...
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Insulin Resistance These data indicate that vinegar can significantly improve insulin sensitivity in insulin-resistant subjects. Acetic acid has been shown to suppress disaccharidase activity...
Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is an aromatic, aged type of vinegar, which is traditionally made from the concentrated juice or must of white grapes. It is very...
Tsampa – the Tibetan delight
In partnership with the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO), we’d love to share this simple, tasty yet unique recipe: Tsampa, a typical Tibetan dish....
History of the Gladiator Diet
Science has verified that Roman gladiator diet was primarily vegetarian. More interestingly it was apparently a starch based diet. Recent tests on bones has verified...
Metabolic control of acetyl-CoA production.
ATP-citrate lyase (ACL) and acetyl-CoA synthetase 1 (ACECS1) generate acetyl-CoA outside of mitochondria in mammalian cells, and this acetyl-CoA can be used for protein acetylation...