A global sampling of honey finds 75 percent of it to be contaminated with neonicotinoid pesticides according to a new research study. The good news is that the concentrations detected are below the amount authorized by the European Union for human consumption and safe to … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Olives and Olive Oil
The health benefits of olives and associated natural products like olive oil have long been recognized and touted by proponents of the Mediterranean diet. Now, a Virginia Tech research team has found that the olive-derived compound oleuropein helps the body secrete more insulin, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cannas
Cannas, although not a true lily, is remarkably similar to the lily. Consisting of nineteen species, the cannas plant has a large amount of foliage naturally. Horticulturists have bred the flower into the modern version we have today with large, bright flowers. These exotic … [Read more...]
Lavender a source of antimicrobial, insecticidal and antifungal compounds
While lavender has long been known for its strong scent and soothing oils, scientists are now exploring the plant's ability to create natural pesticides. Soheil Mahmoud, an associate professor of biology at UBC's Okanagan campus, conducts research on organic … [Read more...]
Dark chocolate enriched with extra virgin olive oil reduces cardiovascular risk
Dark chocolate enriched with extra virgin olive oil is associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile, according to new research presented by scientists at the University of Pisa, Italy. "A healthy diet is known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease," said lead … [Read more...]
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