Low-fat dairy can lower women's blood pressure
Low-fat dairy can lower women's blood pressure Women who regularly consume low-fat milk or yogurt may have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure,…
Magnesium lowers risk of gallstones
Magnesium lowers risk of gallstones A diet rich in magnesium appears to reduce the risk developing painful gallstones, according to a recent US study. In…
Whole grains cut belly fat
Whole grains cut belly fat Cutting calories and filling up on whole grains may be good for the heart because it reduces abdominal obesity, suggests new…
Fast food can damage the liver
Fast food can damage the liver Too much fast food and too little exercise can wreak havoc on the liver, according to results of a small Swedish study. In…
Heart attack sufferers find it hard to make diet changes
Heart attack sufferers find it hard to make diet changes Even after a heart attack, many people still don't eat enough vegetables, fruit or fiber.…
Calorie-free sweeteners not slimming
Calorie-free sweeteners not slimming Eating zero-calorie sweeteners like saccharin may lead to higher caloric intake and more weight gain, according to new…
Whole grains lower risk of chronic disease
Whole grains lower risk of chronic disease A diet that is high in whole grains may help achieve significant weight loss. W hole grains may also reduce the…
Vitamin D linked to high blood pressure
Vitamin D linked to high blood pressure Low levels of vitamin D may be tied to higher blood pressure in fair-skinned people, according to a new study…
Meat, diet soda linked to metabolic syndrome
Meat, diet soda linked to metabolic syndrome People who eat two or more servings of red meat a day are much more likely to develop conditions leading to…
And the “Salt Lick†award goes to…
And the “Salt Lick†award goes to… A & W's "Chubby Junior" Meal has won Canada's first national "Salt Lick"…