Eating avocados linked with better diet quality
Eating avocados linked with better diet quality A new analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), indicates that consuming…
Vegetarians have lower risk of heart disease
Vegetarians have lower risk of heart disease Vegetarians are one-third less likely to be hospitalized or die from heart disease than meat and fish eaters,…
Eating more fruit, vegetables linked to happier mood
Eating more fruit, vegetables linked to happier mood Eating more fruit and vegetables may make young people feel calmer, happier and more energetic in their…
Clearer food labels in U.S. could help people make healthier choices
Clearer food labels in U.S. could help people make healthier choices Different labels on foods that clearly display the total number of calories and…
Sweetened drinks linked to depression, coffee tied to lower risk
Sweetened drinks linked to depression, coffee tied to lower risk New research suggests that drinking fruit punch and soft drinks, especially diet drinks, is…
Occasional family meals enough to boost kids' fruit, vegetable intake
Occasional family meals enough to boost kids' fruit, vegetable intake Eating meals together as a family, even if only once or twice a week, increases…
Healthy diet beneficial beyond drugs in preventing second heart attack
Healthy diet beneficial beyond drugs in preventing second heart attack A heart healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fish significantly reduces the…
Analysis: omega-3 fatty acids still matter
Analysis: omega-3 fatty acids still matter Hundreds of clinical trials have been done on the possible benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the prevention of…
New personal coaching app tracks sleep, diet, fitness
New personal coaching app tracks sleep, diet, fitness Trying to get fit or lose weight but lacking the motivation and willpower? A new app that acts like a…
Fast food options double, calorie counts remain high
Fast food options double, calorie counts remain high Although you can now find healthier choices on fast food menus like oatmeal, fruit smoothies, side…