Nutrition
Study Finds Soy Supplements Don’t Boost Thinking Skills
Soy supplements taken daily don’t improve the overall thinking abilities of older women, according to a new study. “There are no substantial cognitive effects, positive or negative, from soy protein consumption in women past menopause,” said researcher Dr. Victor Henderson, professor of health research and policy and neurology and neurological sciences at Stanford University. In [...]
7 ‘bad’ foods that really aren’t so bad
1. Gluten and wheat They are “the most demonized ingredients beyond high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oil,” said Melissa Abbott, culinary director at the Hartman Group, a company specializing in consumer research. Yet decades of studies have found that gluten-containing foods, such as whole wheat, rye and barley, are vital for good health, and are [...]
Ginseng For Cancer Patients Says Mayo Clinic
The findings, which will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting, looked at 340 patients who were either in the post treatment phase or under goingcancer treatment. 60% of the patients had breast cancer. Each day, the patients who were being treated at one of 40 different community medical centers were given 2,000 [...]
Eating Out: Salt-savvy tips for cutting sodium
Pepper may be used to add the heat, but when it comes to diet debates the seasoning closest to the fire is salt. Government health officials have declared the sodium in table salt a nutrition no-no and advise limiting its use. Research shows that too much sodium in the diet is associated with high blood pressure, which can increase [...]
Daily ‘Dose’ of Dark Chocolate Might Shield the Heart
There’s more sweet news about chocolate and your health: A new study suggests that eating a bit of dark chocolate each day may cut the odds of heart attack and stroke in high-risk people. Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids, antioxidant substances known to have heart protective effects. Until now, the potential benefits of dark [...]
Study: Snacking on Raisins Controls Hunger, Promotes Satiety in Children
New research recently announced at the Canadian Nutrition Society annual meeting in Vancouver, B.C., suggests eating raisins as an after-school snack prevents excessive calorie intake and increases satiety – or feeling of fullness – as compared to other commonly consumed snacks. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-study-snacking-on-raisins-controls-hunger-promotes-satiety-in-children-155974375.html The study, [...]
Improve your quality of life with Mediterranean diet
While it’s been well-established that the Mediterranean diet is good for the heart and body, a new study has found it’s also good for the soul. Published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition and released May 29, the study found that a diet based on fish, olive oil, fruits, vegetables, pulses and nuts is positively linked to mental [...]
Canned Foods Offer Needed Nutrients for a Greater Return on Investment
When looking to get the most nutrient bang for your buck, look no further than the canned food aisle of your local grocery store. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, May 2012, found that not only are most canned foods less expensive than their fresh, frozen and dried counterparts, [...]
Bananas Are as Beneficial as Sports Drinks, Study Suggests
Research conducted at Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Lab in the Kannapolis-based North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) has revealed additional benefits. “We wanted to see which was more beneficial when consumed during intense cycling — bananas or a carbohydrate sports drink,” said Dr. David C. Nieman, director of the human performance lab and a member [...]
Nutrition tip: A healthy supermarket experience
Statistics show that most of us make an average of two trips to the supermarket per week, spending about 45 minutes each trip. With more than 48,000 foods available to buy in an average supermarket and new products introduced every day, shopping can become a daunting task. This is especially true if you are trying [...]
