Trans fats, but not saturated fats, linked to risk of death
Trans fats, but not saturated fats, linked to risk of death A large new review of existing research suggests that for healthy people, a reasonable amount of…
Stress may sabotage your diet by short-circuiting self-control
Stress may sabotage your diet by short-circuiting self-control People are less likely to resist tasty, unhealthy foods when they’re under stress because…
Vitamin C linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and early death
Vitamin C linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and early death New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that high vitamin C…
Fat, sugar cause changes to gut bacteria that may affect brain power
Fat, sugar cause changes to gut bacteria that may affect brain power A new animal study from Oregon State University indicates that both a high-fat and a…
Nut consumption associated with lower risk of some types of cancer
Nut consumption associated with lower risk of some types of cancer Nut consumption has long been hypothesized to have a role in preventing both Type 2…
Trans fats tied to memory problems
Trans fats tied to memory problems Artificial trans fats in processed foods, which were all but banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last…
FDA to cut trans fats from foods over three years
FDA to cut trans fats from foods over three years The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on June 16th made good on its proposal to effectively ban artificial…
Health Canada proposes new nutrition labels; new DV for total sugar deemed unhelpful
Health Canada proposes new nutrition labels; new DV for total sugar deemed unhelpful Yesterday, Canada’s Minister of Health, unveiled proposed changes…
Five espressos a day? EU food agency says that’s the limit
Five espressos a day? EU food agency says that’s the limit Drinking up to five espressos a day, or the equivalent, poses no risk to the general population,…
Mushrooms boost immunity, suggests research
Mushrooms boost immunity, suggests research Could a mushroom a day help keep the doctor away? A new University of Florida study shows increased immunity in…