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…
Critical windows to turn away junk food craving
Critical windows to turn away junk food craving University of Adelaide researchers have shown there are two critical windows during the developmental pathway…
Large breakfast, small dinner tied to better diabetes control
Large breakfast, small dinner tied to better diabetes control Large breakfasts and small dinners might be a healthier way to eat for people with type 2…
Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk by nearly half
Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk by nearly half Adults who closely followed the Mediterranean diet were 47 percent less likely to develop heart…
Semi-vegetarian diet lowers heart disease, stroke risk
Semi-vegetarian diet lowers heart disease, stroke risk A pro-vegetarian diet – one that has a higher proportion of plant-based foods compared to…
U.S. may drop advice to limit dietary cholesterol by end of year
U.S. may drop advice to limit dietary cholesterol by end of year A U.S. advisory panel reviewing national dietary guidelines (for Canada and the U.S.) has…
Time between final cancer treatment and first post-treatment checkup ideal for lifestyle changes
Time between final cancer treatment and first post-treatment checkup ideal for lifestyle changes After studying cancer survivors and their family caregivers,…