Blood samples from 308 female college students showed that nearly 44% had below-normal iron levels, 11.3% had low vitamin B12 levels, and nearly 100% had excess folate (vitamin B9) levels. It's hoped that future research will investigate the food … [Read more...]
Healthy Diet
Mediterranean-Style Diet May Lower Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
Individuals who eat a Mediterranean-style diet may have up to a 50% lower risk for chronic kidney disease. The Mediterranean diet is characterized by the high-consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts, and whole grains, eating fish and … [Read more...]
Treat High Blood Pressure with Vitamin D?
An analysis of more than 146,500 individuals revealed that for every 10% increase in vitamin D blood levels, researchers found a corresponding 8% decreased risk for developing high blood pressure. According to study leader Dr. Elina Hypponen, "In … [Read more...]
Avoid Eating When You’re Not Hungry
If you want to avoid eating when you’re not hungry, it is important to avoid common triggers that can lead to consuming extra calories and packing on pounds. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that common triggers include … [Read more...]
Eat More Fruit to Reduce Heart Disease Risk
A study including 450,000 participants in China revealed that eating fruit every day lowers an individual's risk for cardiovascular problems by up to 40%. The authors recommend adding fruit to your cereal, keeping an apple with you for a snack, or … [Read more...]
Soy May Promote Breast Cancer?
Researchers suggest that women with breast cancer should only eat soy foods in moderation and avoid supplements containing soy. This recommendation is based on findings that soy protein consumption may increase activity in genes linked to breast … [Read more...]
Are Five Portions of Fruit & Veggies a Day Enough?
Consuming fruits and vegetables is important to reduce the risk of mortality from illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, but past studies have failed to come to a consensus on the ideal amount that should be consumed. A new study indicates that … [Read more...]
Salt Problematic for MS Symptoms
There may be a link between salt consumption and multiple sclerosis (MS) disease. In a newly published study, individuals who consumed moderate or high amounts of salt had approximately three more episodes of progressing symptoms and were four times … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Diet Helps Celiac Patients with “Brain Fog”
Poor memory, difficulty thinking clearly, difficulty finding the right word, and poor concentration -- often referred to as “Brain fog” -- are often experienced by celiac disease patients. A new study suggests that adopting a gluten-free diet seems … [Read more...]
Kidney Disease Patients Should Avoid Southern-Style Diet
Newly published research suggests that a “Southern-style diet” is linked with higher death rates among kidney disease patients. Researchers found that individuals with kidney disease who regularly consumed a Southern diet had a 50% higher risk for … [Read more...]
Dining Out Equals Eating More Food
If you regularly dine out, you may be eating more than you should. A new study has found that people who regularly eat at restaurants average about 200 more calories more per day compared with those who cook at home. Study co-author Dr. Lisa Powell … [Read more...]
Chili Peppers May Reduce Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Capsaicin, the active ingredient found in chili peppers, may help reduce colorectal cancer risk. An animal study showed that capsaicin activated a pain receptor in mice that reduced tumor development in the gut and extended the lives of test subjects … [Read more...]
Sugary Drinks
People who regularly consume sugary drinks are more susceptible to becoming obese or overweight. Annually, the average American consumes 100 lbs of sugar from drinks. Regularly drinking sugary beverages may amplify obesity in those genetically … [Read more...]
Diet Linked To Depression?
Though there is plenty of evidence for an association between diet and depression, and that fast food increases risk of depression (while the Mediterranean diet decreases it), most studies do not show causality. It is difficult to be sure if diet is … [Read more...]