Low sodium + DASH diet dramatically lowers blood pressure
Low sodium + DASH diet dramatically lowers blood pressure A combination of reducing sodium intake and following the DASH diet lowered blood pressure in…
U.S. moves to revoke claim that soy protein protects the heart
U.S. moves to revoke claim that soy protein protects the heart The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently proposed a rule revoking the right of companies…
Spicy foods may curb salt cravings, lower blood pressure
Spicy foods may curb salt cravings, lower blood pressure People who like spicy foods may consume less salt and have lower blood pressure, potentially reducing…
Skipping breakfast tied to higher risk of hardening in arteries
Skipping breakfast tied to higher risk of hardening in arteries People who skip breakfast may be more likely to develop atherosclerosis, or hardening of the…
Moderate consumption of fat, carbohydrates best for health
Moderate consumption of fat, carbohydrates best for health Research with more than 135,000 people across five continents has shown that a diet which includes…
Almonds may help boost HDL good cholesterol
Almonds may help boost HDL good cholesterol Eating almonds on a regular basis may help increase levels of “good” HDL cholesterol while…
Artificial sweeteners may not be risk-free
Artificial sweeteners may not be risk-free People hoping to lose weight by substituting artificial sweeteners for sugar may end up disappointed, suggests a…
Coffee drinking linked to lower risk of early death
Coffee drinking linked to lower risk of early death People who drink the most coffee are less likely to die than those who drink the least or none, according…
Confused about saturated fat? Here’s a primer
Confused about saturated fat? Here’s a primer We’ve been told for decades that eating too much saturated fat – the kind found in fatty meats and…
Coconut oil not heart healthy, concludes AHA
Coconut oil not heart healthy, concludes AHA Coconut oil raises ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol in the same way as other foods high in saturated fats like…