Statins more effective for those who follow Mediterranean diet
Statins more effective for those who follow Mediterranean diet For those who have already had a heart attack or a stroke, the combination of statins and a…
TV ads for sugary cereal influence kids' breakfast cravings
TV ads for sugary cereal influence kids' breakfast cravings Young children are more likely to demand specific sugary cereals for breakfast when they’ve…
Successful strategies for dining out with food allergies
Successful strategies for dining out with food allergies A survey of people with food allergies who dine out successfully has found they employ a number of…
Leafy greens, orange juice and berries tied to decreased memory loss
Leafy greens, orange juice and berries tied to decreased memory loss Eating leafy greens, dark orange and red vegetables and berry fruits, and drinking orange…
More calories burned when diet is low in carbs
More calories burned when diet is low in carbs For years dieters were told that a calorie is a calorie, but a new study from Boston Children’s Hospital…
Fish oil cuts heart attack risk, vitamin D reduces cancer death
Fish oil cuts heart attack risk, vitamin D reduces cancer death A large U.S. study known as VITAL, conducted in healthy adults, concluded that omega-3…
Fermented dairy products may protect against heart attack
Fermented dairy products may protect against heart attack Men who eat plenty of fermented dairy products – such as cheese, yoghurt, quark, kefir and…
High protein diets don't affect kidney function in healthy people
High protein diets don't affect kidney function in healthy people A widely held and controversial belief that high-protein diets may cause kidney damage in…
Late night snacker? Choose cottage cheese
Late night snacker? Choose cottage cheese Like to snack before bedtime? A protein-filled snack like cottage cheese is the way to go, say Florida State…
Omega 3 fats in seafood tied to healthy aging
Omega 3 fats in seafood tied to healthy aging People may be more likely to age without health problems when they have higher blood levels of omega 3 fatty…