Exercise alone not enough to make people eat better
Exercise alone not enough to make people eat better You might think, as many do, that embarking on an aerobic exercise program leads to healthier eating. …
Group cites evidence that Atkins diet dangerous
Group cites evidence that Atkins diet dangerous A nutrition advocacy group said last week that the popular Atkins low carbohydrate diet has caused heart…
Fiber does not explain rye bread's insulin effect
Fiber does not explain rye bread's insulin effect Rye bread does not produce as high a spike in insulin after meals as wheat bread, and the difference is not…
Weight loss key for treating high blood pressure
Weight loss key for treating high blood pressure Reducing body weight should be a "major component" in the treatment of high blood pressure, new…
Sugar consumption on rise worldwide
Sugar consumption on rise worldwide Our diet keeps getting sweeter, due in large part to the popularity of sugary soft drinks and other sweetened beverages,…
Strength training may help manage diabetes
Strength training may help manage diabetes Strength training might help women with type 2 diabetes improve their body's use of insulin, new research…
High fat, no-starch diet doesn't raise cholesterol
High fat, no-starch diet doesn't raise cholesterol It seems that patients with atherosclerosis who take medication can lose weight on a high fat, no-starch…
Canadian food inspectors probe sports supplements
Canadian food inspectors probe sports supplements The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has launched an investigation into nutritional supplements such as…
Antioxidants not a magic bullet for runners
Antioxidants not a magic bullet for runners Loading up on vitamins won't help athletes recover from a marathon or other endurance event, according to a…
Weekend calories could spell weight gain
Weekend calories could spell weight gain Weekends are a danger zone for weight gain, according to a study that analyzed the food consumption of thousands of…