An avocado a day helps lower 'bad' cholesterol
An avocado a day helps lower 'bad' cholesterol New research from Penn State University suggests that eating one avocado a day can help keep "bad…
Workplace soft drink ban helps employees cut back
Workplace soft drink ban helps employees cut back Banning sales of sugar-sweetened beverages in the workplace may be one way to help employees consume fewer…
Medical education not covering nutrition basics
Medical education not covering nutrition basics Although diet plays an outsize role in health and wellness and can be crucial to managing many common chronic…
Eating nuts might help limit weight gain
Eating nuts might help limit weight gain Despite their high calorie content, a daily intake of nuts might help people keep off excess weight, especially when…
Controversial study: “No need to cut back on red and processed meat”
Controversial study: “No need to cut back on red and processed meat” Cutting back on red and processed meat brings few if any health benefits, according…
Healthy diet may lower risk of kidney disease
Healthy diet may lower risk of kidney disease People who eat diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy may be less likely to develop…
Inflammation from digesting fatty meals varies among people
Inflammation from digesting fatty meals varies among people People have very individualized inflammatory responses to eating a high-fat meal. These were the…
Eating more fruit and cereal fibre tied to lower diverticulitis risk
Eating more fruit and cereal fibre tied to lower diverticulitis risk Women who get more fibre from fruits and cereals may be less like to develop…
More plant protein tied to longer life
More plant protein tied to longer life People who eat more plant-based protein may live longer than those who get more protein from meat, a Japanese study…
Soft drinks – sugary or low cal – may raise risk of early death
Soft drinks – sugary or low cal – may raise risk of early death Consumption of soft drinks, whether they’re sweetened with sugar or artificial…