Kids’ packed lunches often fall short of dietary guidelines
Kids’ packed lunches often fall short of dietary guidelines Parents might not be ready to think about back-to-school yet, but a new study revealed that…
San Francisco approves soda tax for November ballot
San Francisco approves soda tax for November ballot San Francisco city leaders have approved a measure for the November ballot that would place a…
High-salt diet doubles risk of cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes
High-salt diet doubles risk of cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes People with Type 2 diabetes who eat a diet high in salt have twice the risk of…
Healthy eating, heathly living may slow early dementia
Healthy eating, heathly living may slow early dementia A program that emphasizes healthy eating, brain and social engagement, physical activity and heart…
Almonds linked to protection from heart disease
Almonds linked to protection from heart disease A new study from Aston University in Birmingham, UK revealed that eating almonds can reduce the risk of heart…
Healthy habits linked to lower stroke risk
Healthy habits linked to lower stroke risk A new study from the German Cancer Research Centre in Heidelberg confirms that people who maintain a healthy…
Soft drink consumers may be drinking more fructose than labels reveal
Soft drink consumers may be drinking more fructose than labels reveal Soda consumers may be getting a much higher dose of the harmful sugar fructose than they…
30 grams of protein at each meal needed for maximum muscle health
30 grams of protein at each meal needed for maximum muscle health Most North Americans eat a diet that consists of little to no protein for breakfast, a bit…
Antioxidant in red wine not tied to better health
Antioxidant in red wine not tied to better health An antioxidant found in wine and chocolate may not be linked to improved health as was once claimed. A new…
Animal foods take heavier environmental toll
Animal foods take heavier environmental toll Foods with the largest environmental footprint tend to also provide less nutrition and cost more per unit than…