Green tea

How Green Is It? Some Green Teas Contain No Antioxidants At All

By Christie Rizk | May 23, 2013 01:21 PM EDT

A new independent lab report shows some bottled green teas contain very few antioxidants, and some loose-leaf green teas have lead.

Purple tomato

A Case For Purple GMO Tomatoes: Taste Better, Last Longer, More Antioxidants

By Nsikan Akpan | May 23, 2013 12:01 PM EDT

UK researchers found that purple engineered tomatoes are packed with healthy antioxidants and have a longer shelf life than regular red tomatoes.

Grapes

Antioxidants In Grapes Boost Genes To Fight Hypertension

By Christie Rizk | May 02, 2013 01:58 PM EDT

A new study shows that antioxidants in grapes can reduce rates of heart failure in hypertensive patients.

James Watson

Iconoclast or Pioneer? Watson Trashes Antioxidant Theory of Cancer Research

By Susan Scutti | May 01, 2013 10:49 AM EDT

The American Cancer Society reports that the five-year relative survival rate for all cancers diagnosed between 2002 and 2008 is 68%, up from 49% in 1975-1977. For many, these numbers speak only to a greater awareness of prevention and earlier diagnosis, and they do not show real progress toward a cure.

Sorghum

Sorghum Health Benefits: Grain is Gluten Free, High in Nutritional Value

By Ashik Siddique | Apr 03, 2013 11:27 PM EDT

A genome analysis confirms that sorghum grain is safe for people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, and its many health benefits include more antioxidants than blueberries.

Carrots

Fall Harvest: Black Carrots Can Protect Against Colon Cancer

By Nikki Tucker | Oct 15, 2012 12:30 PM EDT

Orange carrots are known to detoxify the liver and improve eye sight, however new studies demonstrate black carrots can play a significant role in protecting against colon cancer.

tomatoes

Tomatoes Ward Off Stroke

By Amber Moore | Oct 09, 2012 12:55 PM EDT

Eating tomatoes lowers the risk of stroke in elderly men.

Jelly Donut

The Truth About Preservatives

By Nikki Tucker | Aug 29, 2012 03:22 PM EDT

Many of these additives are used in the home on a daily basis, but why are preservatives so important? Are they good or bad for your health?

 father and baby

Antioxidants Boost Sperm Quality in Older Men

By Amber Moore | Aug 27, 2012 08:04 AM EDT

Older men can improve the quality of their sperm by eating a healthy diet rich in antioxidants.

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