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by KYW’s medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough We know that antioxidants help fight heart disease and certain forms of cancer but many foods that contain antioxidants are quite expensive—like blueberries and strawberries. Louisiana researchers recommend a cheap alternative: black rice. A spoonful of black rice bran contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than are found

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An Inexpensive Food Rich in Antioxidants

Despite the benefits reported for antioxidants, a new study suggests some of these compounds may place the consumers at risk of developing iron deficiency and anemia.

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Grapes ups iron deficiency risk: Study

Despite the benefits reported for antioxidants, a new study suggests some of these compounds may place the consumers at risk of developing iron deficiency and anemia.

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Grapes ups iron deficiency risk: Study

If you are in need of another weapon in the fight against heart disease, give whole grains a try. Scientists believe their health benefits come from the combination of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber they provide.

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Whole grains, healthy grains

Black rice bran, a spoonful, contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than a spoonful of blueberries, U.S. researchers say.

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Black Rice Provides More Antioxidants than Berries

A preliminary study performed at Louisiana State University found that black rice has more antioxidant punch than blueberries. Find out what else it contains that adds to its appeal!

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Need more antioxidants? U.S. study says try black rice!

Black rice was recently discovered to contain more antioxidants than blueberries considered a leading source of antioxidants.

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Black Rice a Good Source of Antioxidants

Blueberries are a well-known source of antioxidants, but black rice bran is better, according to scientists reporting to the national meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston.

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Black rice beats blueberry antioxidants

London, Aug 27 : Could cinnamon help prevent diabetes and heart disease? A study indicates that a cinnamon-water solution contains anti-oxidants that can slash chances of getting either disease by up to 23 percent.

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Does cinnamon beat heart disease, diabetes?

Health conscious consumers who hesitate at the price of fresh blueberries and blackberries, fruits renowned for high levels of healthful antioxidants, now have an economical alternative, scientists reported here today at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. It is black rice, one variety of which got the moniker “Forbidden Rice” in ancient China because nobles commandeered …

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Spoonful of black rice bran contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than blueberries