A high-fat diet may increase the risk of breast cancer across generations. Using mice, researchers observed that first- and third-generation female offspring that had been exposed to a high-fat diet while in utero were at a greater risk of developing … [Read more...]
Healthy Diet
A Specific Antioxidant May Help the Arteries of Diabetics
The antioxidant called resveratrol—which is found in red wine, peanuts, and berries—may improve the health of blood vessels in people with type 2 diabetes. According to the results of a new study, researchers have found that resveratrol supplements … [Read more...]
Making Food More Flavorful
Going on a diet does not mean eating only bland and boring foods. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends adding flavor the following ways: pan-sear, grill, or broil to intensify flavors; drizzle vegetables with olive oil, then roast in an … [Read more...]
Yogurt Consumption Linked to Better Bone Health Among Senior Women
A large observational study of dairy intake and bone and frailty measurements among older adult females has found that increased yogurt consumption is associated with a higher hip bone density and a significantly reduced risk of osteoporosis. Lead … [Read more...]
How to Correctly Store Cooking Oils
Heart-healthy cooking oils—such as olive, walnut, or avocado oil—have become popular in the kitchen as people seek to cook healthier dishes; however, you must be careful how you store such oils. The Cleveland Clinic offers these recommendations to … [Read more...]
Make Fruit and Veggies More Appetizing
We all know how important it is to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, but it is often difficult to convince ourselves or our children to eat them. To help make fruits and vegetables more flavorful and appealing, the American Heart Association … [Read more...]
Fruits and Veggies Are Good for the Aging Brain
Seniors who consume more than five servings of fruits and vegetables per day may experience both a delay in age-related cognitive decline and a lower risk for neurodegenerative diseases when compared with their peers who consume fewer servings of … [Read more...]
Low-Calorie Sweeteners May Promote Fat Formation
Researchers have found that consuming high amounts of lowcalorie sweeteners can promote the formation of fat. In the first part of the study, investigators observed that stem cells exposed to an artificial sweetener showed an increase in the … [Read more...]
Western-Style Diet May Increase Depression Risk
A review of data from 21 published studies involving men and women from ten countries indicates that individuals who consume a Western-style diet—a high intake of red and/or processed meat, refined grains, sweets, high-fat dairy products, butter, … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Diets May Elevate Diabetes Risk
New research casts some doubt on a gluten-free diet’s presumed health benefits. In a large study involving nearly 200,000 health professionals in the United States, scientists found that participants who ate the least amount of gluten actually had a … [Read more...]
Fruits and Veggies Are Good for Mental Health
Australian researchers reviewed health data concerning 60,404 adults and found that those who consumed more servings of fruits and vegetables each day were less likely to experience symptoms related to psychological distress. This adds to the growing … [Read more...]
Probiotics May Help Treat Depression
Past studies have indicated that the gut microbiome (the population of microorganisms that reside in the digestive system) plays a significant role in mental health. A new animal study suggests that probiotics may someday be an effective alternative … [Read more...]
Staying Satisfied on a Vegetarian Diet
Contrary to what many believe, a vegetarian meal doesn't have to leave you hungry and unsatisfied. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, veggie-based foods that can help you feel full include: lean, low-fat proteins, such as … [Read more...]
Just Two Servings of Produce Per Day Increases Wellbeing
Among a sample of 171 young adults, those who consumed an extra two servings of produce per day for fourteen days reported an increase in psychological wellbeing that did not occur in participants who continued to eat their normal diet. PLOS ONE, … [Read more...]