Just a Small Amount of Protein Supplement Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes
Drinking a small serving of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars. According to…
Nutrition
Science Shows a Healthy Diet Significantly Reduces Depression
Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new…
5 Key Foods to Boost Your Brain Power
Our brain makes us who we are. It dictates every movement we make, and every decision we take, so it makes sense that we should…
A High-Fiber Diet May Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan, find that higher levels of dietary fiber, particularly soluble fiber, are associated with a lower risk of…
High Blood Pressure? Adaptation Intervention Can Make Low-Salt Food Taste Better
A taste adaptation intervention lowers salt consumption and increases the enjoyment of a sodium-restricted diet in patients with high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a…
The Crucial Role of Vitamin D in Your Diet
Nutritional advice comes from every corner of our world. Between doctors, well-meaning family members and friends, and the all-pervasive impact of social media, we are…
In Defense of Bread – The “Staff of Life” Throughout History
Bread, that simple “staff of life,” has gotten a bad reputation in recent years, mainly from those who advocate low-carb or gluten-free diets. However, foregoing…
Keeping the Pounds Off: New Weight-Loss Intervention Targets Instinctive Desire To Eat
People who are highly responsive to food lost more weight and, importantly, were more successful at keeping the pounds off using a new alternative weight-loss…
Reducing Protein in Diet Improves Health and Extends Lifespan
A Single Hormone Directs Body’s Responses to Low-Protein Diet. Mice live longer and lose weight while eating more when the hormone FGF21 is present. A…
Growing National Security Threat: Obesity Threatens US Military Readiness
A new Perspective published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior outlines the research and practices needed to combat the US obesity epidemic and…
Higher Antioxidant Levels Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Risk
People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to research published in the May 4, 2022,…
Intense Exercise While Dieting May Reduce Cravings for High-Fat Food
In a new study that offers hope for human dieters, rats on a 30-day diet who exercised intensely resisted cues for favored, high-fat food pellets….
Fountain of Youth: Cutting Calories and Eating at the Right Time of Day Leads to a Longer Life
Many of us wish for a fountain of youth, filled with magical water that could restore our youth and vitality. It is so simple and…
Eating Blueberries Regularly May Reduce Risk of Dementia
University of Cincinnati studies effects of blueberry supplementation in at-risk, middle-aged population. The old adage says that an apple a day keeps the doctor away,…
Coffee’s Link to Raised Cholesterol Depends on Drinker’s Sex Plus Brewing Method
Widest gender difference seen for espresso; narrowest for plunger (cafetière) coffee. The sex of the drinker, as well as the brewing method, may be key…
Dairy Products Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer in Major Research Study
The first major study to investigate dairy consumption and cancer risk in Chinese adults discovered that higher intake was associated with increased risks of liver…
Five Foods That Are Better for You When Cooked
Some people choose to follow a raw food vegan diet. They do this because they believe eating food in its natural state has several health…
What Is the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance?
Many people confuse food allergies and food intolerances, but they’re two different things. Understanding the difference is important if you experience allergy-like symptoms after eating…
