Fighting cancer with dietary changes
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 26-May-2014 Dieting may decrease chances for metastases in triple negative breast cancers by strengthening the tissue surrounding the tumor (PHILADELPHIA) -- -- Calorie restriction, a kind…
A full serving of protein at each meal needed for maximum muscle health
A full serving of protein at each meal needed for maximum muscle health // PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 20-May-2014 Most Americans eat a diet that consists of little to no protein…
Eating more fruits, vegetables may cut stroke risk worldwide
Eating more fruits, vegetables may cut stroke risk worldwide // PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 8-May-2014 Stroke risk decreased by 32 percent with every 200 grams of fruit consumed each day and…
Live longer with fewer calories
Public release date: 31-Oct-2011 By consuming fewer calories, ageing can be slowed down and the development of age-related diseases such as cancer and type 2 diabetes can be delayed. The…
Eating green veggies improves immune defenses
Public release date: 13-Oct-2011 Researchers reporting online in the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication, on October 13th have found another good reason to eat your green vegetables, although it…
Almonds examined for effects on diet quality, appetite, adiposity and cardiovascular disease risk factors at Experimental Biology 2014
Are almonds an optimal snack? Modesto, CA (April 25, 2014) - Six new almond-related research studies will be presented next week in San Diego at the American Society of Nutrition…
Low-fat yogurt intake when pregnant may lead to child asthma and hay fever / Not Milk
Public release date: 17-Sep-2011 Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Eating low-fat yoghurt whilst pregnant can increase the risk of your child developing asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever), according to recent…
Antioxidant spices reduce negative effects of high-fat meal
Public release date: 10-Aug-2011 Eating a diet rich in spices, like turmeric and cinnamon, reduces the body’s negative responses to eating high-fat meals, according to Penn State researchers. “Normally, when…
Milk and soy protein supplements were associated with lower systolic blood pressure compared to refined carbohydrate dietary supplements
Public release date: 18-Jul-2011 Soy/milk protein dietary supplements linked to lower blood pressure Milk and soy protein supplements were associated with lower systolic blood pressure compared to refined carbohydrate dietary…
Vegetarians are a third less likely to get a common bowel disorder (diverticular disease) than their meat eating counterparts
Public release date: 19-Jul-2011 Vegetarian diet may protect against common bowel disorder Research: Diet and risk of diverticular disease in Oxford cohort of European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition…
Higher-protein diets can improve appetite control and satiety
Public release date: 11-Jul-2011 Research demonstrates dietary protein reduces hunger and increases fullness in overweight and obese men during weight loss Park Ridge, Ill. (July 11, 2011) – A new…
Does a junk food diet make you lazy? UCLA psychology study offers answer
Public Release: 4-Apr-2014 A new UCLA psychology study provides evidence that being overweight makes people tired and sedentary — not the other way around. Life scientists led by UCLA's Aaron…
Eating 7 or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day reduces your risk of death by 42 percent
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 31-Mar-2014 Seven a day keeps the reaper at bay Eating seven or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day reduces your risk of death at any…
Eat a Protein-Rich Breakfast to Reduce Food Cravings, Prevent Over eating Later
Public release date: 19-May-2011 COLUMBIA, Mo. – A University of Missouri researcher has found that eating a healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety and reduces hunger throughout…
Low-carb, higher-fat diets add no arterial health risks to obese people seeking to lose weight
Public release date: 1-Jun-2011 Overweight and obese people looking to drop some pounds and considering one of the popular low-carbohydrate diets, along with moderate exercise, need not worry that…
Regular breakfast helps reduce lead poisoning in children
Public release date: 31-Mar-2011 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350"] A typical rice porridge complete with dried minced pork; popular breakfast fare in China. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] It is known that fasting…
Got a craving for fast food? Skip the coffee, study says
Public release date: 31-Mar-2011 Eating a fatty fast food meal is never good for you, but washing that meal down with a coffee is even worse, according to a new…
Walnuts are top nut for heart-healthy antioxidants
Public release date: 27-Mar-2011 ANAHEIM, March 27, 2011 — A new scientific study positions walnuts in the No. 1 slot among a family of foods that lay claim to being…
Fried foods may interact with genes to influence body weight, say experts
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="320"] Deep Fried Mars Bar (Photo credit: Kodamakitty)[/caption] PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 18-Mar-2014 Chances of obesity twice as likely for individuals at highest genetic risk The results show…
Polishing the apple’s popular image as a healthy food
Public release date: 2-Mar-2011 Scientists are reporting the first evidence that consumption of a healthful antioxidant substance in apples extends the average lifespan of test animals, and does so by…
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