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Vegetarian Diets Can Help Prevent Chronic Diseases, American Dietetic Association Says
The American Dietetic
Association has released an
updated position paper on
vegetarian diets that
concludes such diets, if
... > full story
Longer Life Linked To Specific Foods In Mediterranean Diet
Some food groups in the
Mediterranean diet are more
important than others in
promoting health and longer
life according to new
research. ... > full story
Postwar Food Vecht Is An Important Source Of Antioxidant Activity
Researchers have found out
that vetch is an important
source of phenolic compounds
with a high antioxidant
activity. It is a leguminous
plant of the Fabeae family,
... > full story
Is Organic Overrated?
Just a few short years ago,
if you wanted to buy organic
food, you had to make a
special trip to an
out-of-the-way grocery
store. Today, organic
products are, well, cropping
up all over the place. Are
... > full story
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Fruit And Vegetable Intake In Pregnant Women Reduces Risk Of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
July 11, 2009 — Researchers have observed in a study of pregnant women that consumption of at least seven servings per day of fruits and vegetables moderately reduced the risk of developing an upper respiratory ... > full story -
Component Of Vegetable Protein May Be Linked To Lower Blood Pressure
July 7, 2009 — Glutamic acid, an amino acid that is abundant in vegetable protein, as a regular part of the eating pattern may be associated with lower average blood pressure. Researchers found that the higher the ... > full story -
Many Breast Cancer Patients Take High Doses Of Antioxidants Despite Possible Consequences
June 10, 2009 — A new study finds that many women with breast cancer take antioxidant supplements while undergoing cancer treatment, even though the consequences of doing so are ... > full story -
'Eco-Atkins': Plant-based, Low-carb Diet May Promote Weight Loss And Improve Cholesterol Levels
June 9, 2009 — Overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight, and experienced improvements in blood cholesterol levels and other heart ... > full story -
Diet May Reduce Risk Of Prostate Cancer
June 4, 2009 — Certain modifications in diet have a beneficial effect on the prevention of prostate cancer. Results suggest that a diet low in fat and red meat and high in fruits and vegetables is beneficial in ... > full story -
Semen Quality May Depend Upon Antioxidants In Man's Diet
June 3, 2009 — A possible relationship between men’s diets and the quality of their semen has long been a discussion point. Researchers have now confirmed that antioxidants, molecules which are found mainly ... > full story -
Diet Prescribed To Lower Blood Pressure Also Reduces Women's Risk Of Heart Failure
May 15, 2009 — The DASH diet was initially developed to help patients lower their blood pressure, but a large study demonstrates that women who followed the diet also significantly reduced their risk of developing ... > full story -
Eating Fish, Nuts And Olive Oil May Be Associated With Reduced Risk Of Age-related Blindness
May 15, 2009 — Regularly eating fish, nuts, olive oil and other foods containing omega-three fatty acids and avoiding trans fats appears to be associated with a lower risk for the eye disease age-related macular ... > full story -
Two Glasses Of Wine A Day Helps To Reduce Quantity Of Fat In Liver
May 13, 2009 — Scientists have studied the effect of reservatrol — a molecule of plant origin present in wine and several fruits — in rats with non-alcoholic hepatic esteatosis, an accumulation of fat ... > full story -
Palm Oil Not A Healthy Substitute For Trans Fats, Study Finds
May 11, 2009 — Manufacturers are now required to state on food labels the amount of trans fatty acids, also called hydrogenated fats, in packaged foods. Both trans fatty acids and saturated fatty acids are ... > full story
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