New research that looked at long-term health and dietary data concerning over 79,000 adults found that adopting a Mediterranean-style diet can mitigate some, but not all, of the cardiovascular risks associated with obesity. PLOS Medicine, September … [Read more...]
Healthy Diet
Vitamin E May Be Vital for Nervous System Development
The result of a recent animal study showed that the offspring of zebrafish with vitamin E deficiency exhibited malformed brains and nervous systems. Researcher Dr. Maret Traber writes, “This is totally amazing—the brain is absolutely physically … [Read more...]
Whole Grains May Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk
Using data from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study, researchers estimate that a diet rich in whole grains may reduce an individual’s risk for colorectal cancer by up to 16%. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2020 … [Read more...]
Omega-3s May Help Fight Depression in Soon-To-Be and New Moms
An analysis of data from 18 randomized controlled studies found evidence that consuming an omega-3 fatty acid supplement may aid in the treatment or prevention of perinatal depression. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, September 2020 … [Read more...]
Benefits of Fiber
Not only does dietary fiber increase satiety and slow the absorption of nutrients into the body, but it also nurtures bacteria in the digestive tract that release short-chain fatty acids associated with a reduced risk for inflammatory diseases, type … [Read more...]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Benefit NAFLD Patients
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption. A review of data from 22 randomized control trials revealed that omega-3 fatty acid … [Read more...]
Cutting Carbs May Protect Your Eyes
Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic nerve and is one of the leading causes of vision loss in people over the age of 60. An analysis of diet and health data on 185,000 health professionals found that maintaining a long-term diet low in … [Read more...]
Chocolate Heart Healthy?
A review of data from six studies that included more than 336,000 participants found that eating one or more servings of chocolate per week could reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 10%. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, July 2020 … [Read more...]
Certain Nutrients May Help Keep a Common Form of Vertigo at Bay
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is described as a spinning sensation that is usually triggered by changing one’s head position. In a recent study involving 900 BPPV patients, researchers found that taking a vitamin D and calcium … [Read more...]
Plant-Based Diets Lower Blood Pressure
An analysis of data from 41 studies showed that adopting a diet featuring ample servings of fruits and vegetables (DASH, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan, Nordic, etc.) can lead to a reduction in blood pressure associated with a 14% lower risk for … [Read more...]
A Healthy Diet May Reduce Risk for Poor Mental Health in Children
A review of findings from twelve published studies found that kids who consume a healthy diet have a reduced risk for developing a mental health condition during both childhood and adolescence. Annals of the National Institute of Hygiene (Poland), … [Read more...]
Foods That May Reduce Risk for Breast Cancer
A systematic review of data from 48 published studies reported the following foods/vitamins/compounds are associated with a reduced breast cancer risk: vegetables, citrus fruit, mushrooms, calcium, folate, vitamin D, lignans, and carotenoids. … [Read more...]
Best Protein-Rich Vegetables?
In addition to legumes, experts consider the following vegetables to be good sources for plant-based protein: watercress, alfalfa sprouts, spinach, Chinese cabbage, asparagus, mustard, and collard greens, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and cauliflower. … [Read more...]
Eating Fruits and Veggies Can Cut Diabetes Risk
Using data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study, researchers estimate that every 66-gram increase in daily fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with a 25% reduced risk for type 2 diabetes. BMJ, July … [Read more...]