Bill to put warning label on sugary drinks advances in California
Bill to put warning label on sugary drinks advances in California A measure to require sugary soft drinks to carry labels warning of obesity, diabetes and…
Many processed foods are heavily dyed
Many processed foods are heavily dyed Some cereals, candies and cakes contain much more artificial coloring than parents probably expect, according to a new…
30 grams of protein at each meal needed for maximum muscle health
30 grams of protein at each meal needed for maximum muscle health Most North Americans eat a diet that consists of little to no protein for breakfast, a bit…
Sugar implicated in cardiovascular disease risk independent of weight gain
Sugar implicated in cardiovascular disease risk independent of weight gain Researchers from New Zealand's University of Otago have uncovered evidence that…
Antioxidant in red wine not tied to better health
Antioxidant in red wine not tied to better health An antioxidant found in wine and chocolate may not be linked to improved health as was once claimed. A new…
Calcium supplements not linked to cardiovascular disease in women
Calcium supplements not linked to cardiovascular disease in women Calcium supplements are widely taken by women for bone health. Previous studies have…
Eating more citrus, leafy greens, apples and pears guards against stroke
Eating more citrus, leafy greens, apples and pears guards against stroke Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce stroke risk by almost a third, according…
Diet high in cereal fibre helps heart attack survivors live longer
Diet high in cereal fibre helps heart attack survivors live longer People who survive heart attacks have a greater chance of living longer if they increase…
A high protein breakfast helps women control blood sugar
A high protein breakfast helps women control blood sugar In healthy individuals, the amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood increases after eating. When…
Animal foods take heavier environmental toll
Animal foods take heavier environmental toll Foods with the largest environmental footprint tend to also provide less nutrition and cost more per unit than…