Want to feel full? Add beans and peas to meals
Want to feel full? Add beans and peas to meals Meals based on legumes such as beans, peas and lentils are more satiating than pork and veal-based meals…
A small handful of nuts a day protects against many diseases
A small handful of nuts a day protects against many diseases A large analysis of current research shows that people who eat at least 20 grams of nuts a day -…
Vegetarian and vegan diets good for kids and adults, nutritionists say
Vegetarian and vegan diets good for kids and adults, nutritionists say Plant-based diets are tied to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and…
Lutein in leafy greens may boost brain function
Lutein in leafy greens may boost brain function The same natural compounds that give plants and vegetables their vibrant colour could enhance brain function…
Bagged chopped salad may increase risk of Salmonella poisoning
Bagged chopped salad may increase risk of Salmonella poisoning Crushed leaves in bagged lettuces at the supermarket may leak juice that fosters the right…
Gut microbes may play role in yo-yo dieting
Gut microbes may play role in yo-yo dieting Scientists studying yo-yo dieting in mice say the tendency for people to regain excess weight rapidly after…
TV ads spur snacking in kids as young as two
TV ads spur snacking in kids as young as two Mindless snacking in front of the television may start long before children know how to work the remote control,…
Sugary drink sales drop after multi-faceted campaign
Sugary drink sales drop after multi-faceted campaign After a multi-faceted campaign that included policy changes and community education, residents of one…
Vitamin D levels tied to breast cancer survival
Vitamin D levels tied to breast cancer survival Women with higher vitamin D levels in their bloodstream after a breast cancer diagnosis had significanly…
Exercise may prevent the metabolic fallout of overeating
Exercise may prevent the metabolic fallout of overeating Exercise protects fat tissue from changes in inflammation levels and fat metabolism caused by a week…