Tuesday 11 June 2013

And even more research...

Microbiota project seeks answers to better elderly nutrition

An Irish government-backed project with multiple partners is investigating links between the gut microbiota and elderly nutrition.
Calcium supplements linked to lower death risk for women: Study

Daily supplements of calcium up to 1000 mg may be associated with reduced mortality for women, says a new study from Canada.
Cochrane: Probiotics may reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea

Consuming supplements and food containing probiotics may reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea, according to a systematic review from the prestigious Cochrane Collaboration.
Study unlocks trigger for late-night snack cravings

An evolutionary trait that helped predecessors store energy in times of food scarcity may now be the driving factor behind obesity, say researchers studying the reason behind late-night snack cravings.
More magnesium may slash heart disease risk by 30%: Harvard meta-analysis

Increased circulating levels of magnesium may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, says a new meta-analysis from Harvard School of Public Health supporting the heart health benefits of the mineral.
Vitamin D may ease exercise-related muscle damage: Animal data

Supplementation with vitamin D may reduce muscle damage and inflammation linked to exercise, suggests a new study with lab rats.
First powered study shows CoQ10 can reduce heart failure by half

Vitamin-like nutrient CoQ10 can reduce mortality rates by half in patients with moderate to severe heart failure, researchers have concluded in what they say is the first adequately powered trial to do so.
Camel milk inhibits growth of colon cancer cells, find researchers

A component of camel milk may stop the growth of colon cancer cells, according to a study.
Aussie research finds that coffee is not good for weightloss

Western Australian researchers hoping to demonstrate improved cardiovascular function among coffee lovers have found that drinking too much of the brew may actually be linked to worsening of the metabolic syndrome.

Monday 27 May 2013

Pesticides on fruit and vegetables - list

I came across a list of fruit and vegetables ranked in an order of how much pesticides they have on them. This is a list from this year. The lower the number, the more pesticides they have, which means that the best ones (the least pesticides) are at the bottom.. (This is an American list..)


1 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Apples


2 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Strawberries


3 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Grapes


4 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Celery


5 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Peaches


6 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Spinach


7 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Sweet bell peppers


8 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Nectarines - imported


9 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Cucumbers


10 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Potatoes


11 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Cherry tomatoes


12 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Hot peppers


13 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Blueberries - domestic


14 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Lettuce


15 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Snap peas - imported


16 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Kale / collard greens +


17 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Cherries


18 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Nectarines - domestic


19 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Pears


20 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Plums


21 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Raspberries


22 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Blueberries - imported


23 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Carrots


24 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Green beans


25 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Tangerines


26 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Summer squash +


27 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Broccoli


28 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Winter squash


29 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Green onions


30 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Snap peas - domestic


31 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Oranges


32 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Tomatoes


33 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Honeydew melon


34 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Cauliflower


35 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Bananas


36 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Watermelon


37 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Mushrooms


38 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Sweet potatoes


39 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Cantaloupe


40 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Grapefruit


41 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Kiwi


42 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Eggplant


43 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Asparagus


44 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Mangos


45 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Papayas


46 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Sweet peas frozen


47 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Cabbage


48 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Avocados


49 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Pineapples


50 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Onions


51 EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus and Clean Fifteen Lists

Sweet Corn


The list is taken from: www.ewg.org