ChromaDex announces exclusive retail partnership with Superdrug UK, entering the European market and driving global expansion of Tru Niagen

ChromaDex Corp. (NASDAQ:CDXC) announced today the expansion of its partnership with A.S. Watson Group into Europe and launch of its flagship Tru Niagen cellular health product online and in over 200 Superdrug stores across the United Kingdom. ChromaDex received authorization to sell its patented ingredient in the European Union earlier this year.

We applaud the efforts of Superdrug and the A.S. Watson family for keeping critical items available to customers worldwide during this unprecedented time, says ChromaDex CEO Rob Fried. We are pleased to add Tru Niagen to Superdrugs healthcare portfolio as people across the U.K.and the worldlook for new solutions to maintain their health and fitness routines while at home.

NAD+ levels decline with age as well as physiological stressors including stress on the immune system, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and lack of healthy sleep cycles. Maintaining healthy NAD+ levels becomes increasingly important to support ones health as they get older. Tru Niagen boosts NAD+ levels safely and efficaciously, as demonstrated in six published human trials.

To support their customers while distanced at home, both Superdrug and ChromaDex will be introducing educational health, wellness, and fitness content from trusted experts across their respective social and email channels.

ChromaDex has been in business with A.S. Watson Group since 2017 when it launched Tru Niagen in Watsons Hong Kong in September 2017 followed by Watsons Singapore in January 2018.

Tru Niagen is truly an innovative supplement to enhance healthy aging, providing a safe and effective choice for our health-conscious customers. It has become one of the best-selling supplements in Watsons and a driving force to grow our healthcare category, says Malina Ngai, Group Chief Operating Officer of A.S. Watson Group and CEO of A.S. Watson (Asia & Europe). We appreciate the opportunity to introduce Tru Niagen to customers in more markets around the world during this pivotal time in human health.

Superdrug is a member of A.S. Watson Group and is one of the leading beauty and health retailers in the U.K. After seeing the success of Tru Niagen in Watsons stores in Asia, we are glad to bring this science-backed vitamin to Superdrug customers, says Superdrug Healthcare Director Michael Henry. We look forward to the collaboration with ChromaDex on this innovative brand which is backed by peer-reviewed clinical research and regulatory acceptance across different markets.

Tru Niagen is a breakthrough supplement clinically proven to increase your NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) levels which stimulate cellular energy production and support cellular defense and repair. Decreased NAD+ levels have been associated with many age-related declines in overall health. NAD precursors such as nicotinamide riboside (NR) have been the subject of rigorous preclinical safety and toxicology studies laying the groundwork for the published clinical studies that demonstrate safety and efficacy.

For additional information on the science supporting Tru Niagen, please visit http://www.truniagen.co.uk.

For additional information on Superdrug, please visit http://www.superdrug.com.

About TRU NIAGEN:

TRU NIAGEN is a branded dietary supplement brought to market by key nicotinamide riboside innovator and patent holder, ChromaDex. NIAGEN nicotinamide riboside (NR), also supplied by ChromaDex, is the sole active ingredient in TRU NIAGEN. Multiple clinical trials demonstrate NIAGEN is proven to boost NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) levels, which decline with age. Only NIAGEN has twice been successfully reviewed under FDA's new dietary ingredient (NDI) notification program, and has also been successfully notified to the FDA as generally recognized as safe (GRAS).

About ChromaDex:

ChromaDex Corp. is a science-based integrated nutraceutical company devoted to improving the way people age. ChromaDex scientists partner with leading universities and research institutions worldwide to uncover the full potential of NAD and identify and develop novel, science-based ingredients. Its flagship ingredient, NIAGEN nicotinamide riboside, sold directly to consumers as TRU NIAGEN, is backed with clinical and scientific research, as well as extensive IP protection. TRU NIAGEN is helping the world AGE BETTER. ChromaDex maintains a website at http://www.chromadex.com to which ChromaDex regularly posts copies of its press releases as well as additional and financial information about the Company.

About Superdrug:

For further information please contact the Superdrug press office at Maven PR on 020 7420 7000 or email superdrug@itsmaven.com

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About A.S. Watson Group:

Established in Hong Kong in 1841, A.S. Watson Group is the worlds largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 15,700 stores under 12 retail brands in 25 markets, with over 140,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2018, A.S. Watson Group recorded revenue of US$21.5 billion. Every year, we have over 5 billion shoppers in stores and online.

A.S. Watson Group is also a member of the world-renowned multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, which has five core businesses ports and related services, retail, infrastructure, energy and telecommunications in over 50 countries.

Please visit http://www.aswatson.com for more in-depth information about A.S. Watson Group and its brands. You may also stay in touch with us via our digital presence (eCommerce, social media, mobile app & more); more details are at http://www.aswatson.com/our-customers/digitalasw/.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements that are not a description of historical facts constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", "potential", "possible", "probable", "believes", "seeks", "may", "will", "should", "could" or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. More detailed information about ChromaDex and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in ChromaDex's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, ChromaDex's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings submitted by ChromaDex to the SEC, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and actual results may differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and ChromaDex undertakes no obligation to revise or update this release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

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The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot about modern American life: how we work, socialize, and even how we eat. Dining out is a distant memory.

But nutritionally, people werent exactly thriving in pre-pandemic America. Before COVID-19 came along, it was increasingly clear that the diet quality and nutritional status of Americans was terrible, says Dr. Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. More than 40% of U.S. adults are obese. After years of declines, heart disease death rates are on the rise again. So are rates of obesity-linked cancers among younger people. Poor diets are the number-one cause of poor health in the U.S., according to a 2018 study published in JAMA.

Now that Americans are eating most meals at home, might our diets actually improve?

Researchers are just beginning to study how people are feeding themselves during the pandemic, and while there is no robust data yet, the shifts are obvious. People are eating almost every meal at home, which is a huge change, says Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and dean of the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science. By necessity, Americans are cooking more; web traffic to cooking and recipe websites is surging. In an April survey of about 1,000 American adults, by the food and beverage communications firm HUNTER, about half said they were cooking and baking more now than before the pandemic, and 38% were ordering less takeout and delivery.

Its possible that a shift toward home cooking, if it persists, could eventually lead to reductions in chronic diet-related illnesses, like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension and obesity. Eating a healthy diet is linked to a longer life, and one of the biggest predictors of eating a healthy diet is eating at home, Mozaffarian says. His new research published in April in the Journal of Nutrition found that Americans get about 21% of their calories from restaurantsand most of that food is of poor nutritional quality. Restaurant foods tend to be fairly unhealthy, he says; theres a lot of variation depending on the restaurant and what you order, but typical menu offerings at large chains, for example, are high in sodium, calories, saturated fat and sugar. Cooking puts you in control of the ingredients that end up in your meal.

But he and other experts emphasize that on a population level, any long-term improvements caused by increased cooking are likely to be small compared to the bad health effects of this crisis. Besides the devastating toll of the coronavirus itself, stay-at-home orders limit physical activity, social isolation likely increases loneliness (which is linked to heart attacks and stroke) and job loss destroys peoples access to health care.

Unhealthy foods are also still in wide circulation. Flour, sugar, canned soups and alcoholnot exactly staples of a wholesome diethave all surged in U.S. sales during the pandemic. Health officials are urging Americans to go grocery shopping as infrequently as possible, boosting the appeal of highly processed foods, which last longer than fresh but are loaded with sugar, fat and salt and linked to a higher risk of cancer . The stress of the pandemic may also make people want to bake batches of cookies and load up on processed snacks, since foods like these can comfort people in scary times.

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Just because a meal is cooked at home does not mean its healthyand not everyone has the same opportunity to prepare meals with healthy ingredients, says Julia Wolfson, an assistant professor of health management and policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Wolfson is conducting a national survey of low-income adults to find out how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting their eating behaviors and food choices. It matters if you have access to fresh vegetables and fruit, or if you have the income to buy perishable foods that are less processed and less energy-dense than a lot of the more shelf-stable, highly processed foods. Her past research has found that the relationship between cooking more frequently and having a better diet only holds true for higher income households.

She and others expect the pandemic to widen the nutritional disparities between wealthier and working-class Americans. More than 26 million people have filed for unemployment since mid-March, and there is now unmeetable demand at food banks and a spate of sign-ups for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which arent always sufficient or easy to obtain even in the best of times. For people who are able to work from home and have kept their jobs and have a stable source of incomeand who are now not eating out as much as they were before and cooking at home morewe are going to see this relationship with better diet quality, Wolfson predicts. But for others who have lost their jobs or who live in neighborhoods where produce isnt well stocked or grocery delivery isnt offered, they might be relying even more than usual on some of these more highly processed foods that are very shelf-stable and affordable, but not very good for you. That also creates an opening for fast-food restaurants that are offering a lot of deals right now to fill that gap for people.

It is more expensive to feed a family in this context, says Sinikka Elliott, associate professor of sociology at the University of British Columbia and co-author of Pressure Cooker: Why Home Cooking Wont Solve Our Problems and What We Can Do About It. With kids out of school and daycare, families can no longer depend on lunch or breakfast being covered for their children. And for shoppers on a budget, its not just annoying to substitute out-of-stock ingredients at the supermarket; its costly. You cant shop for sales the way you used to, Elliott says. All of these things make it difficult for families who were already struggling before this. While the pandemic gives many people more time at homea lack of which is one of the major reasons why people say they dont cook morethat, too, is uneven. For essential workers or people taking care of children, extra time for shopping and cooking may not exist.

So much variability makes it difficult to predict how the coronavirus pandemic will change how Americans eat, or if these changes will be permanent. But one thing is becoming clear: The epidemic is likely affecting diets, and our diets are likely affecting who dies, says Willett. He is now studying how peoples diets are linked to their outcomes if they get infected with the coronavirus. Research is finding that major risk factors for being hospitalized for COVID-19 include diet-related conditions, like obesity, hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. If we had a metabolically healthy population, the risk of hospitalization from COVID could be dramatically lower, Mozaffarian says.

Poor metabolic health is devastating for resilience of the population, he adds. We need a healthier food system through better policy, not just the random chance disaster of restaurants being closed.

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UFC fighters are some of the fittest people in the sporting world. They need to be razor-sharp, stay in shape, and make weight without letting it affect their health. Their bodies are immaculately sculpted and they engage in intense training as they need to be at their peak for a maximum of 25 minutes. While we get to see awe-inspiring videos of fighters training and working out, they rarely reveal their food habits.

Diet is an important component for the fighters, as food goes hand in hand with training. It certainly wouldnt bode well to eat snacks and sugary foods as these will make any athlete lethargic. It will also not provide them with whats required to help them recover from their intense workouts sessions.

In a chat with GQ, Anderson Silva says he tries to eat a well-balanced diet. I dont eat sugar, I cut bad carbs, salt alcohol and I try to drink more water these days than I did then.

A UFC website article says, foods that are energy-packed will help fuel your body to train harder and recover better. These components include carbohydrates, protein, healthy sources of fats, fruits and vegetables, and fluids.

It breaks each element down. This provides readers with information to make an informed decision regarding their diet.

Carbs are foods rich in energy and are mainly consumed during the in-season when calorie and carbohydrate needs are at their highest. This is the principle fuel source needed by athletes for their high-intensity workouts. Anderson Silva avoids the bad carbs. However, Khabib Nurmagomedov consumes a carb rich diet, as it helps him be at his peak for 5 full rounds.

As per a Live Strong article, carbohydrates are important as they help fighters recover after weight cuts. They are also useful when fighters drop weight to compete at a lower weight class.

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A Sport Casting article says, if McGregor is put on a keto diet, then McGregor would be s*****d because he needs his carbs for energy.

UFC fighters are muscular and need to have an excellent amount of metabolism as making weight is half the fight. Also, they have to build muscle and ensure that they recover post their workouts. Proteins help an impressive deal here. Examples include eggs, chicken, turkey, sirloin, lean ground beef, fish, cheese, and tofu. Henry Cejudo had a balance of protein and carbs ahead of his UFC 218 training camp.

Fats are essential to help the fighters maintain immunity. They are also consumed when fighters are in off-season and engage in light workouts. Examples of fats include nuts, nut butter, seeds, olives, avocados, and oils. Fat-heavy diets are beneficial for off-season training as carbs or protein intake may be lower. Along with carbs, it also helps fighters increase weight once they are no longer content with being the kings of one division.

Following the weight gain, they switch their diet to include more proteins as they shape their body and get fighting fit at a new weight. In the Tweet, McGregor looks about the same, but has increased muscle mass. He had to eat fats to build up mass to make the conversion and compete at an optimum level.

The plate changes during pre-season and in-season, which is around the time a fight is announced. Moderate fats are advised during an in-season and a limited amount of fats are on the diet charts in off-season.

However, based on how the UFC athletes are lined up to compete at UFC 249, it seems as though the entire year is pre-season. As a result, they need a very short in-season.

Greens have antioxidant properties. During in-season, they are essential for adequate recovery and immune function. During the off-season, they sustain health, recovery, and body composition. The latter statement holds true for the period between weight cuts and the fight as well.

Fruits and vegetables offer vitamins, minerals, and most importantly, fibers. Some examples of this include spinach, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, beans, and the carbs rich bananas.

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is one of the most ripped fighters on the circuit. He recently switched to a 90% plant diet. It offers him vital nutrients and fuels him as he attempts to increase his record of most wins in title fights.

Fluids are most important during both the in-season and off-season. The lack of fluids results in a tired mind, which in turn results in a loss of intensity and laziness. Anderson Silva says, it helps my body absorb the nutrientsthat if I dont stay hydrated, it wont matter what I eat.

It shows us how crucial fluid intake is in the performance plate of any fighter or athlete. While it may seem repairable to us, the smallest misstep in a fighters diet can set them back days and undo a whole host of efforts.

It is important to vary the diet of the individual based on their personal requirements. The athletes have to ensure that they shouldnt go protein-heavy throughout.

A balanced diet is crucial to their conditioning. An Instagram post by Notorious shows him consuming a mixture of proteins, carbs, and greens, ahead of his return to the Octagon.

In the words of the article, performance plate will look different in season versus offseason. The proportions are outlined. However, every fighters diet needs to be different. It is a strict science which varies as per every fighters unique body, and unique requirements at the time.

No single plan will be effective for two separate fighters. UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman told Muscle and Fitness, Im extremely lean, and my body requires food that fuels the high level of endurance that fits my fighting style.

Bantamweight Champion Henry Cejudo may not consume as much as one of the higher weight fighters.

The article says, A lighter training day or rest day can include a plate with mostly vegetables and some fruits, about of the meal can be whole grains and roughly of the meal lean proteins.

In the buildup to a fight, the number of training sessions, sparring, and workouts may be much higher. To replenish their energy, the fighters must be on roughly of a meal with vegetables and some fruits, roughly of the plate or meal to be lean proteins and of the meal to be whole grains. Lower or higher portions of each component are dependent on the intensity of training for the day.

Hence, an ideal performance plate for the ideal UFC body depends upon personal requirements, as highlighted by examples of top fighters.

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There are many fruits that can help improve your health and well-being this season, and one of these is in the form of papaya. Known for its luscious, sweet and juicy taste and a soft, buttery consistency,this soft, pear-like tropical fruit was reputably called "the fruit of the angels" by Christopher Columbus. Although native to Central America, papaya is also present in many other subtropical lands, which include India, Southeast Asia (particularly in the Philippines where it is consumed as a snack or used an ingredient for many savory dishes) and parts of Africa.

Loaded with fiber as well as vitamins and minerals such as zinc and magnesium, papaya is good for your health all-year round. Here are the top reasons why you should include this fruit in your diet now:

Prevents Diabetes

Papaya helps prevent diabetes, which has become increasingly and alarmingly common. This tasty fruit is a great mix of sweet and healthy. Its sweet taste masks the fact that it has low sugar levels, therefore preventing your body's sugar levels from going higher. Papaya is also rich in dietary fibers, which help combat blood sugar spikes especially among diabetics.

Improves Your Vision

Consuming papayas regularly helps improve your vision. In fact, the fruit is packed with vitamin A, which is essential for eye health. It also protects your eyes from macular degeneration, an aging-related medical condition that results in blurring or complete loss of vision.

Good For Arthritis

Characterized by inflammation of one or more joints, arthritis can make you miss out on a lot of things later in life.

However, a papaya can help prevent that from happening to you. That is because it contains papain, an anti-inflammatory compound that reduces pain and stiffness in your bones. Also, regular papaya consumption can increase calcium in your body, thus strengthening your bones, and strong bones can help prevent arthritis especially at an old age.

Cures Menstrual Pain And Irregular Periods

Munching on papayas help deal with severe menstrual pain and irregular periods, particularly among women.

Papaya helps contract the uterus muscles, easing painful flow. It also contains carotene, a substance that helps regulate the hormone estrogen in the body, thereby inducing regular periods.

Boosts Your Immune System

Through their high amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants, papayas help boost your immune system, which is vital in reducing and eliminating the risk of various infections and diseases -- which include viruses such as the flu and the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Boosts Your Digestive System

Papayas are rich in fiber and water, both of which are vital for your digestive system. Specifically, they help ease bowel movement, keeping digestive issues such as diarrhea, nausea and constipation at bay.

Orange open papaya with black seeds, Moyen-Como, Abengourou, Ivory Coast on May 9, 2019 in Abengourou, Ivory Coast. Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images

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Heart attacks occur when the heart is starved of oxygen and blood. The blockage is most often a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart. This harmful process is called coronary heart disease (CHD).

Eating tofu and other soy-based foods with high levels of isoflavones was found to lower the risk of heart disease, according to a study conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Isoflavones are part of a group of plant-based compounds called phytoestrogens.

The study, led by Qi Sun, associate professor in the Department of Nutrition, analysed data from more than 200,000 participants in existing health studies, including the Nurses Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study.

The researcher found that those who ate tofu more than once a week lowered their risk of heart disease by 18 percent.

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According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Calcium is themost abundant mineral in the body. Calcium isfound in some foods it can also beadded to others and is also available as a dietary supplement. It ispresent in some medicines such as antacids.

Calcium is very importantfor vascular contraction and vasodilation, muscle function, nerve transmission, intracellular signalling and hormonal secretion. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services,less than 1% of total body calcium is needed to support these critical metabolic functions.So here are some calcium-rich foods that you can include in your diet.

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture,apartfrom being high in Vitamin C, oranges are one of the best sources of Calcium. Orange contains at least 40 mg of Calcium in every 100 grams. This is the reason why orange is known to be a healthy snack.

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According to the health website osteoporosis.ca,a half cup or 125 ml of dry or roast almonds has 186 mg of calcium. Almondsprovide 3 grams of fibre per 28 grams. The nuts also contain healthy fats and protein and are known to be an excellent source ofmagnesium, manganese and vitamin E.

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According to uscfhealth.org, seasonal fruit fig is known to be a great source of Calcium. The fruit also contains antioxidants and fibre. Figs, dried or uncooked aresaid to provide 300 mg of Calcium. By having figs every day you can achieve the requiredintake of calcium.

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According to uscfhealth.org,the best way to consume spinach or any other variety ofleafy vegetables is by making a salad or in the form of soup. Acup of cooked spinach contains 240 mg of Calcium, on the other hand, Kale contains 55mg of calcium.

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According to uscfhealth.org, 1 cup of Broccoli contains 180 mg of Calcium.By includingbroccoli to your diet, the calcium can be easily absorbed by the body.

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The summer season has just begun and temperature is rising rapidly. Rise in body temperature due to loss of water when the body is exposed to extreme hot and humid climate is quite common during this season. Do not worry! Stay happy and healthy this summer with the magic of some fruits which have cooling and hydrating properties. You can consume these fruits simply just like eating their flesh or by making their pulp or juice. You can add them to salads, chats, milk shakes etc. These fruits have so much beneficial qualities to beat the heat and prevent heat stroke, dehydration, stomach problems and other summer-related health issues.

There are many delicious ways to incorporate these fruits in myriad of summer-special recipes. Here is the list of these fruits:

Raw mango: Raw mangoes are full of vitamin A, vitamin C and antioxidants. We all love raw mangoes and the most popular way to use this tangy fruit during summer is aam panna. The cool khatta-meetha aam panna made from this kachchi kairi is a yummy and healthy thirst quencher. Refreshing and aromatic mint leaves full of medicinal properties are added to this drink to make it more beneficial to drink during summer. However, raw mangoes can be used to make pickle, chutney and many other flavourful side dishes, the list goes on. They help cure morning sickness, drowsiness and gives the body an energy boost that keeps you active throughout the day. Eating raw mangoes in panna form reduces the risk of getting affected due to intense heat and prevents dehydration by providing the body with enough iron, water and salt content.

Sugarcane: Being rich in carbohydrates, protein, iron, potassium and other essential nutrients, sugarcane is ideal to eat in summer. Its juice is extremely nourishing. It builds up depleting levels of energy and counters dehydration and fatigue. The laxative properties of this fruit treats acidity, constipation and stomach burns. Sugarcane in any form replenishes your body well during summer.

Watermelon: Watermelon is 92 percent water. It contains carbohydrates, sodium, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, lycopene, potassium, iron and calcium. This fruit is healthy, refreshing and cooling. The water content and natural sugar of the fruit keeps replenishing the body when eaten regularly during summer season. It protects skin from sun damage.

Tender coconut: The soft and fleshy fruit contains water which makes for a perfect summer cooler. It balances acid levels and keeps the body system cool. The water inside the fruit is very nutritious thirst quencher. It is a good electrolyte and can be used in conditions of dehydration and thirst. The flesh of coconut is coolant and nourishing in nature.

Bel fruit: It is one of the most preferred fruit to beat the heat during summer season. It boosts immune system. Consuming bel fruit in any form destroys parasites in the gut and treats digestive disorders. The laxative property of the fruit helps in relieving constipation, indigestion, dysentery, discomfort and stomach ache. The high protein level in the fruit helps boost energy and keeps you rejuvenated during the hot weather. Bel can cool down your body. You can eat the sweet flesh of the fruit or take out its juice to have a refreshing drink.

In summer one should particularly add these fruits to their diet. From keeping the body cool to boosting digestion, these summer cooling fruits are packed with a number of health benefits.

This summer make sure you do not miss these hydrating fruits.

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High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. But, you could lower your risk of developing hypertension by avoiding liquorice, it's been claimed.

High blood pressure - which is also known as hypertension - puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs.

The condition could lead to some deadly complications, including strokes and heart attacks.

It could be caused by eating an unhealthy diet, or by not doing enough exercise.

You could be raising your blood pressure by simply eating liquorice, it's been revealed.

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"The sweetness and blood pressure raising properties of liquorice are due to high quantities of glycyrrhizin," she wrote on her website, MyLowerBloodPressure.com.

"Glycyrrhizic or glycyrrhizinic acid which makes up to nine per cent of liquorice roots weight.

"Glycyrrhizin is 50 times sweeter than sucrose sugar, and is commonly used in herbal teas and confections in place of sugar.

"While liquorice root has beneficial actions in that it is a source of plant oestrogens antioxidant flavonoids, and has antiviral action, but it is best avoided if you have hypertension as it consistently causes blood pressure to rise."

If you have high blood pressure, and just can't live without liquorice, you could still eat products that have been flavoured with aniseed oil, she added.

Meanwhile, you could lower your risk of hypertension by eating more celery.

Celery contains plenty of potassium, which is a crucial nutrient in protecting against hypertension.

Potassium helps to regulate the amount of sodium in the body. Too much sodium increases your chances of high blood pressure.

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Rachel Conners's chocolate fudge recipe is best for those seeking a gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free diet.

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Rachel Conners was born with a love of sweets that has never wavered. At the age of 16, she begged her parents for a KitchenAid mixer and began teaching herself how to bake and invent recipes, a hobby that grew into a creative passion, an emotional release and subsequently a full-time career.

At 26, she has just published her first cookbook, Bakerita: 100+ No-Fuss Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Refined Sugar-Free Recipes for the Modern Baker, a compilation of recipes for the cookies, cakes, candies and treats the San Diego-native has posted on her popular Bakerita blog over the past 10 years.

Dessert doesnt have to be empty calories, or leave you feeling guilty, or like a blob on the couch, says Conners who freely used sugar, flour and eggs in all her recipes until about five years ago when her older sister was diagnosed with Lyme disease and committed to a gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free diet.

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I wanted to make her sweets that the rest of us were enjoying and I gradually transitioned into paleo-style baking. As I posted these items on my blog I realized there is a huge community of people struggling with autoimmune disorders and gut issues, or simply trying to live a healthier life, says Conners, who mostly eats a plant-based, gluten-free diet.

Dessert, in my mind, brings pure joy to our lives. This is my way of promoting dessert inclusivity.

Ingredients (Makes: 18 pieces)

Line a 9-inch-by-5-inch loaf pan or other small baking pan with foil or parchment paper. The size of the loaf pan will determine the thickness of the fudge. An 8-inch-by-8-inch pan will yield thinner fudge. You can also use a muffin tin; line 12 cups with paper liners.

Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat or in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in the cocoa powder, nut butter, maple syrup, and, if using, the vanilla and kosher salt until completely smooth.

Pour the fudge into the prepared pan. If desired, garnish with flaky sea salt and/or other toppings. Refrigerate until chilled and firm, about 2 hours.

Using a sharp knife, cut the fudge into squares. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

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Topping Options

Berries: Diced strawberries are one of my favourite fudge toppings, but any berry will work. Top the fudge with 1 cup diced strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, then drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired.

Peanut butter: Use peanut butter when making the fudge; then melt 2 tablespoons peanut butter with 1 tablespoon coconut oil, whisk, and drizzle over the fudge mixture once its in the pan. Swirl the peanut butter mixture into the fudge with a knife or toothpick. This can be done with any other nut or seed butter as well.

Peppermint: Add 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract with the vanilla extract. Top the fudge with 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (preferably naturally coloured and flavoured).

Note: It is best not to let the fudge get too warm or else the coconut oil will start to melt. Store the fudge in the fridge.

Excerpted from Bakerita: 100+ No-Fuss Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Refined Sugar-Free Recipes for the Modern Baker by Rachel Conners (C) 2020. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

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A new analysis of 121 diets revealed something that many experts have been saying for years: that strict diets don't work in the long term, except for the Mediterranean diet. Mediterranean Diet Is The Only Diet That Provides Long-Term Benefits, Study Finds After examining the diets of more than 21,000 people, a new analysis of around 121 strict diets revealed something experts have repeatedly said over the years: that the Most, if not all, of these strict diets are only beneficial for short-term purposes as they lose their health benefits the longer people follow them. Published in the British Medical Journal, the authors of the new article concluded that most of the 14 diets they studied are truly beneficial, and people who follow them experience an average loss of 10 pounds and improved blood pressure in just six months. Unfortunately, most of these benefits begin to wear off a year after starting the diet, and the reduced risk of heart disease returns to where it had been before the diet. However, research also revealed that there is one diet that stands out above all because it managed to maintain its benefits even after a year of following it: the Mediterranean diet. "The message is pretty clear. It doesn't really matter which diet you choose, the loss of weight you will gain is not much different. Diets, for most people, generally, do not work. Lowering blood pressure or bad cholesterol, for a period of time, say six months, will not make any difference in the long run if you come back to go up, "said Gordan Guyatt, author of the study and professor at McMaster University, said.However, he also said that, based on the results, the Mediterranean diet came out with a moderate victory in the study, as it managed to retain weight loss and reduced the risk of heart disease even after 12 months of following the diet.To that end, Guyatt also reiterated that he cannot offer any advice to people concerned about weight loss and that he certainly cannot recommend a diet for anyone. Health experts consider the Mediterranean diet to be one of the healthiest diets ever created, focusing on natural foods, primarily plants combined with healthy fats. Pixabay. [TagsToTranslate] Mediterranean diet

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