Nutrition News
Nutrition News
Hold the Burger: Vegetarians Less Likely to Have Diabetes and Heart Disease
A plant-based diet are less likely to have specific “bad” bacteria in their gut that has been linked with diabetes and heart disease, according to new research.
Can Mushrooms Help You Fight Cancer?
A recent study suggests that regular consumption of mushrooms has been linked to a lower incidence of cancer.
Are Flavonoids Good for the Brain?
A higher intake of flavonoids, a class of often colorful compounds that occur in plants, may protect your brain.
Can Your Gut Bacteria Help You Lose Weight?
Your ability to lose weight may be linked to your gut bacteria, according to a new study.
An Avocado A Day Keeps the Belly Fat Away
A new study has found a link between avocados and belly fat. Can avocados really help burn your belly fat?
Move Over, Wheat! Rye Bread Is Better for Weight Loss
Wheat or whole-grain rye? New research from Chalmers University in Sweden found that dieters who consume whole-grain rye lost more weight than those who went for refined wheat.
Alcohol and Heart Disease: Is Moderate Drinking Good?
People with moderate alcohol intake have a reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease later in life, according to a study of 18,000 Americans and Australians over the age of 70.
Never Eat Alone: It’s a Heart Health Breaker
Is eating alone bad for your health? A new study published in Menopause connected women eating solo to an increased risk of depression, angina, obesity, and high blood pressure.
Got High Blood Pressure? Eating More Yogurt May Help
Yogurt is great food source of probiotics that might complement your strategy to lower your blood pressure.
Want to Lose Weight? Chew Your Food Longer
Chewing food thoroughly may indeed contribute to your caloric burn and your ability to lose weight, according to recent study published in Scientific Reports.
5 Things People Who Maintain Weight Loss Have in Common
Why do some people have more success than others keeping off the weight they lost? A new study identifies 5 behaviors of those weight loss success stories.
Is Drinking Coffee Bad for the Heart? Debunking Myths
Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily may benefit the heart, according to new studies presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Scientific Session.
Food Cravings: Causes, Triggers & Myths
What causes food cravings? A new study from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that your gut may have some persuasive powers when it comes to what you put on your plate.
A Cup of Cranberries a Day Keeps Dementia Away
Eating a cup of cranberries a day over a 12-week period improved memory, brain function, and blood flow, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.
Imitation Meat vs. Chicken: Which One Is Best for You?
Hold the veggie burger! Our bodies might not absorb the protein in imitation meat as well as it does animal protein like poultry, according to a new study.
Probiotics May Help Antidepressants Work Better
Finding the right antidepressant can be an exercise in frustration—but, perhaps it doesn’t have to be. According to a new study, probiotics may help these life-saving medications do their job more effectively.
Can a Carotenoid-Rich Diet Help Boost Women's Health?
It’s not surprising that “eating the rainbow” is healthy for both men and women—but did you know that high carotenoid intake may help prevent dementia and other diseases that disproportionately affect women?
Gaining Weight? Sugar Could Be Disrupting Your Gut Bacteria
Have you wondered why eating a lot of sugar isn’t great for your waistline? A new study published in Cell research magazine suggests that dietary sugar disrupts healthy microbiome balance and immune health, leaving the body vulnerable to metabolic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Eating at Night Makes You Hungrier
Need another reason not to eat late at night? A new study has found that nighttime snacking makes you hungrier during the day because of its impact on appetite-regulating hormones.
Do Salty Foods Increase Stress?
You may think of salty foods like fries and chips as “comfort foods,” but a new study which links dietary salt intake and stress suggests they might be anything but comforting!
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