Fibre from fruit and cereal protects the heart
Fibre from fruit and cereal protects the heart All forms of fibre may not offer equal protection from heart disease, new research released this week suggests.…
Trans fat-free snacks available in Canada
Trans fat-free snacks available in Canada More and more food companies are reformulating recipes to eliminate the heart unhealthy hydrogenated oils in their…
Nutrition deficits increasing among Canadian kids
Nutrition deficits increasing among Canadian kids With children developing dietary lifestyle diseases at younger ages, the importance of parents establishing…
TV watching, eating out make American kids fat
TV watching, eating out make American kids fat Excessive television watching and fat-laden fast food menus are working together to make U.S. children fatter…
Plant estrogens may not affect breast cancer risk
Plant estrogens may not affect breast cancer risk Naturally occurring substances called phytoestrogens, found in soy, flaxseed and other foods, do not seem…
Vegetarian diet may prevent colon cancer
Vegetarian diet may prevent colon cancer Eating a meat-free, vegetarian diet may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, new research from the University of…
Antioxidants may protect against diabetes
Antioxidants may protect against diabetes Eating a diet rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin E, appears to ward off diabetes, new research reports. A group…
Whole grains may lower diabetes risk
Whole grains may lower diabetes risk People who consume plenty of whole-grain foods, particularly fiber-rich cereals, may be less likely to develop health…
"Moderate fat" may be better than "low fat" for heart
"Moderate fat" may be better than "low fat" for heart A low-fat diet can help dieters lose weight, but a moderate-fat diet that contains plenty of healthy,…
Moderate salt diet won't affect cholesterol levels
Moderate salt diet won't affect cholesterol levels The amount of salt in your diet, within a moderate range, doesn't seem to have any effect on…