Highly caffeinated "energy shots" appear to trigger short-term insulin resistance in teens. In a recent study, researchers observed that teens who drank a highly caffeinated energy shot experienced a 25% increase in both blood sugar and insulin … [Read more...]
Healthy Diet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Benefit Bipolar Disorder
Individuals with bipolar disorder tend to have lower plasma levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids. Because omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in brain cell communication and are a major player in immune and inflammatory systems, researchers … [Read more...]
Menus with Calorie Counts May Prompt Healthier Offerings
Restaurants that list calorie counts on their menus offer more lower-calorie choices than those that don’t provide such information. An analysis of menus from one hundred of the largest chain restaurants in the United States found those with … [Read more...]
What Are the Benefits of Potassium?
This essential mineral offer benefits to your heart, muscles, kidneys, and nervous system. The University of Maryland Medical Center says the potential benefits of potassium include improved bone health, lower blood pressure, and reduced stroke and … [Read more...]
Soluble Fiber May Prevent Weight Gain
Researchers from Georgia State University suggest that a diet low in soluble fiber may be a key contributor in weight gain. The study found that mice fed a diet lacking soluble fiber experienced poor gut health and gained weight. Soluble fiber … [Read more...]
Fast-Food Ads Strongly Influence Kids
Fast-food restaurants that offer free toys in their television ads strongly influence children and families when it comes to meal choices. The study, which included 100 children and their parents, revealed the more kids watched TV channels that … [Read more...]
Higher-Protein Diet Could Help Some with Type 2 Diabetes
A high-protein diet might benefit people with type 2 diabetes, but it may depend on whether or not they possess a particular gene related to vitamin D metabolism. In a new study, individuals with a particular gene variant that boosts blood levels of … [Read more...]
Diet: Saturated Fats May Increase Inflammation
High levels of saturated fat in the blood may cause a person to be more prone to inflammation and tissue damage. Investigators examined mice with unusually high levels of saturated fat in their blood to see if they were more prone to tissue damage … [Read more...]
Can Eating Nuts Extend Your Life?
Three large prospective studies have discovered that a diet high in nuts is linked to greater longevity. Researchers found that those who ate the most nuts were 17-21% less likely to die during the 5-12 years they followed-up with study participants. … [Read more...]
Fried Food Intake Associated with Heart Failure Risk
Men who consume fried food one to three times a week have an 18% increased risk of developing heart failure compared with those who do not eat fried food. The risk rises to 25% for those who consume fried food four to six times a week, and 68% for … [Read more...]
Can a South African Diet Reduce Colon Cancer Risk Among Americans?
Based on the dramatic effects observed when American and South African volunteers swapped diets for just two weeks, researchers suggest that a diet high in fiber and low in fat could possibly reduce an individual's risk for developing colon cancer. … [Read more...]
Could a Smiley Face Make Healthy Foods More Appealing to Kids?
While schools in the United States are providing healthier food options in their cafeterias as part of a federal initiative, getting kids to put more nutritious items on their plate can be a challenge. Researchers have found that adding a smiley face … [Read more...]
Dietary Fiber Supplement May Help with Weight Control
An animal study found that rats fed a fiber supplement along with a high-fat and high-sugar diet gained less weight than subjects fed the same diet without the supplement. Despite having constant access to food high in both fat and sugar, researchers … [Read more...]
Another Reason to Eat Lots of Fruits and Vegetables…
Chinese researchers analyzed data from fourteen published studies regarding inflammatory bowel disease and found that participants who consumed the most servings of fruits and vegetables per day were 30-40% less likely to be diagnosed with either … [Read more...]