Check the Label: Juice Blends May Be Misleading
If you picked up a product called Pomegranate Blueberry Flavored Blend of 5 Juices, what would you expect it to contain? The name tells you, of course, that there are five juices in the mix, two of which should clearly be pomegranate and blueberry. So you might be surprised to learn that only 0.5% of the juice in the bottle comes from one of those fruits (0.3% pomegranate and 0.2% blueberry).
read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - September 4, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Check the Label: Juice Blends May Be Misleading
If you picked up a product called Pomegranate Blueberry Flavored Blend of 5 Juices, what would you expect it to contain? The name tells you, of course, that there are five juices in the mix, two of which should clearly be pomegranate and blueberry. So you might be surprised to learn that only 0.5% of the juice in the bottle comes from one of those fruits (0.3% pomegranate and 0.2% blueberry).read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - September 3, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Can pomegranate halt Alzheimer's? Chemical compound in the fruit prevents inflammation of the brain cells
Pomegranates may help stop the spread of Alzheimer’s disease researchers at the University of Huddersfield claim. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 29, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Superfruit pomegranate could ease misery of Alzheimer's
A KEY ingredient found in pomegranates could help to slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, research has found. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Creating pomegranate drug to stem Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Research will look to produce compound derivatives of punicalagin for a drug that would treat neuro-inflammation and slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease, scientists report. The onset of Alzheimer's disease can be slowed and some of its symptoms curbed by a natural compound that is found in pomegranate. Also, the painful inflammation that accompanies illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson's disease could be reduced, according to the findings of the two-year project. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 22, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Research underway to create pomegranate drug to stem Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
(University of Huddersfield) The onset of Alzheimer's disease can be slowed and some of its symptoms curbed by a natural compound that is found in pomegranate. Also, the painful inflammation that accompanies illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson's disease could be reduced, according to the findings of a two-year project headed by University of Huddersfield scientist Dr. Olumayokun Olajide, who specialises in the anti-inflammatory properties of natural products. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - August 22, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Move over goji berries, acai and pomegranates: Five reasons to eat blackcurrants
THERE's more to the humble vitamin-packed blackcurrant than cordial and cold medicine flavouring... (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 31, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fruit that makes ice cream healthy: Pomegranate makes sweet treat rich in antioxidants
Enriching ice cream with tiny amounts of pomegranate offers a way of making the dessert healthier. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 29, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Grilled Figs With Pomegranate Molasses
Serve these figs warm as an appetizer with goat cheese, or as a dessert with ricotta or yogurt. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - July 7, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Figs Recipes Diet and Nutrition Cheese Source Type: news
Coke Can Be Sued by Rival Over Juice Claim, Court Says
The juice blend, sold under the Minute Maid brand, is made almost entirely from apple and grape juice but is called Pomegranate Blueberry. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - June 12, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By ADAM LIPTAK Tags: Labeling and Labels Coca-Cola Company KO NYSE Supreme Court (US) Pomegranates Source Type: news
From pomegranate seeds to soaring swans
Ceramic pomegranate seeds, a Rust-o-saurus, soaring swans and botanical art including Indonesian floral batik and water colour and ink hellebores are just a few of the designs that will be on display this Easter at the University of Bristol’s Botanic Garden Art and Sculpture Exhibition. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 15, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: ; Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science, School of Biological Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Blood-Orange, Ruby-Red Grapefruit and Pomegranate Compote
A refreshing dessert that keeps well for a few days. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - March 31, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Cooking and Cookbooks Recipes Medicine and Health Fruit Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news
New 'pomegranate-inspired' design solves problems for lithium-ion batteries
A novel battery electrode features silicon nanoparticles clustered like pomegranate seeds in a tough carbon rind. The design could enable smaller, lighter rechargeable batteries for electric cars, cell phones and other devices. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 16, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
From 'A' to 'ampersand', English is a wonderfully curious language
Forget selfies, belfies and twerking – practically every word in the English language has its own remarkable storyThis A to Z of word origins, adapted from Haggard Hawks and Paltry Poltroons by Paul Anthony Jones, collects together 26 unusual etymologies – beginning with the last letter of the alphabet.ampersandUntil as recently as the early 1900s, "&" was considered a letter of the alphabet and listed after Z in 27th position. To avoid confusion with the word "and", anyone reciting the alphabet would add "per se" ("by itself") to its name, so that the alphabet ended "X, Y, Z and per se &". This final "and per se and" ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 15, 2014 Category: Science Tags: theguardian.com Language Features Education Languages Source Type: news
Pomegranates can protect the heart from a high cholesterol diet by 'strengthening the arteries'
Researchers at the Catalan Institute for Cardiovascular Sciences in Spain, found supplements made from the fruit can keep heart attacks and strokes at bay. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
