Nutrition, probiotics key factors for digestive health
Nutrition, probiotics key factors for digestive health A healthy and balanced diet, as well as probiotics, have been known to be helpful in preserving…
WHO cuts sugar intake advice to 5 percent of daily calories
WHO cuts sugar intake advice to 5 percent of daily calories Sugar should account for less than 5 percent of what people eat each day if they are to avoid…
A diet high in meat and cheese may be as harmful as smoking
A diet high in meat and cheese may be as harmful as smoking If you’re following a high protein diet, you might want to put down your knife and fork.…
Eating more fish increases good (HDL) cholesterol levels
Eating more fish increases good (HDL) cholesterol levels According to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland, increasing your intake of fatty…
Bedroom TVs tied to weight gain among kids
Bedroom TVs tied to weight gain among kids Putting a television in a child's bedroom may be setting them up for excess weight gain over the next few…
Boosting vitamin C intake could prevent stroke
Boosting vitamin C intake could prevent stroke Eating foods that contain vitamin C may reduce your risk of the most common type of hemorrhagic stroke,…
Excess weight may impact memory, emotions and appetite
Excess weight may impact memory, emotions and appetite According to a ne study, being overweight appears related to reduced levels of a molecule that reflects…
Shift workers have more 'pro-inflammatory' diets
Shift workers have more 'pro-inflammatory' diets People who do shiftwork are more likely to have a diet that promotes chronic inflammation—which may…
A low sodium diet is still your best bet
A low sodium diet is still your best bet Eating less than one teaspoon of salt per day remains the ideal goal for North Americans, according to a new study…
Teens' poor breakfast habits predict future health problems
Teens' poor breakfast habits predict future health problems Teenagers who didn't eat a good breakfast were more likely to be obese and have elevated blood…