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Eat cheese to lower diabetes risk
Researchers studying the link between food and diseases found that cheese-eaters were 12 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who rarely enjoy the dairy product. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, was one of the largest studies ever to examine the impact of eating habits on a variety of diseases, according to [...]
Grape powder may improve blood pressure, vascular health
Daily supplements of a freeze-dried grape polyphenol powder may reduce systolic blood pressure and improve the health of blood vessels, says a new study. One month of supplementation with the polyphenol-rich powder was associated with a reduction in levels of inflammatory biomarkers that are involved in damage to cells called soluble adhesion molecules, particularly soluble [...]
Eating Grapes May Help Protect Heart Health in Men with Metabolic Syndrome
Consuming grapes may help protect heart health in people with metabolic syndrome, according to new research published in the Journal of Nutrition.[1] Researchers observed a reduction in key risk factors for heart disease in men with metabolic syndrome: reduced blood pressure, improved blood flow and reduced inflammation. Natural components found in grapes, known as polyphenols, [...]
Dietary fiber cuts colorectal cancer risk
Colorectal cancer is common and deadly, but the disease can be prevented easily in most cases. A new study published in the June 22, 2012 issue of PLoS One suggests that eating lots of fiber-rich foods can decrease the risk of colorectal cancer drastically. The study led by N. Murphy of School of Public [...]
Vitamin D3 beats D2 for maintaining winter levels
Vitamin D3 is more effective at maintaining blood levels of the sunshine vitamin during winter months than the D2 form, says a new study. “To our knowledge, this is the first study comparing vitamin D3 and D2 by mapping the time course of serum 25(OH)D from the summertime peak through to the wintertime nadir,” wrote [...]
Some foods are high in calories, but good for you in small portions
I have a friend whose father has cancer, and she asked me how to help him gain weight and strength. Not really my area, since I generally help people lose weight in order to live healthier lives. But the part about “healthier lives” struck a nerve. I realized that whether you’re gaining or losing weight, [...]
Green tea and weight loss
Weight loss may not be as hard as you thought. A new study suggests that simply taking high doses of green tea extract may also help prevent weight gain or help weight loss in those who can’t stop eating a high fat diet or typically the Western diet. The study led by J. Bajerska [...]
Raisins boost athletic performance
For athletes participating in the London 2012 Olympics, here is a helpful tip! According to a new research, you can now replace your dose of sports chews with the good old raisin as it provides the same workout boost. Researchers from the University of California-Davis found that eating raisins can boost performance in athletes and [...]
Whey protein isolate offsets effects of high fat diet
Whey protein isolate or powder is commonly used as a bodybuilding dietary supplement to help men and women build muscle or a lean body. A study in Journal of Nutrition suggests that whey protein isolate may help more than bodybuilding. High fat diet or typically called the Western diet is known to lead to body [...]
Genetically modified rice a good vitamin A source
Genetically modified rice could be a good source of vitamin A for children in countries where deficiency in the vitamin is common, a new study suggests. The study tested so-called Golden Rice against both spinach and supplements in providing vitamin A to 68 six- to eight-year-olds in China. Researchers found that the rice was as [...]
