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If you want to lose weight, you don’t necessarily have to starve. A recent study indicates that foods that are low in calorie density, i.e., foods that are high in water and low in fat - such as fruits, vegetables, soup, lean meat, and low-fat dairy products - can promote healthy weight loss while […]
Looks like calcium and vitamin D not only keeps your bones healthy (and thus prevent osteoporosis) and prevent cardiovascular risks, a recent study also shows that increasing the intake of calcium and vitamin D could also reduce the risk for cancer in women by at least 60 percent.
The four-year clinical trial included more than one […]
I just came across MSNBC this article by nutritionist Joy Bauer, author of Food Cures: Easy 4-step Nutrition Programs for Improving Your Body, which discusses how eating the right foods can make you look and feel fabulous. In a nutshell:
For Fabulous SKIN, eat foods rich in Beta Carotene, Vitamin C, E and Omega 3 fats.
For […]
An animal study led by researchers at Maastricht University shows that vitamin K may prevent calcium buildup in the arteries, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
This research into the benefits of high vitamin K intake may prove especially important for people taking blood thinning medications, such as warfarin, which are known to cause […]
In the June 1 issue of Cancer Research, a study indicates that among lean people, a diet rich in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folate from food decreased their risk for developing pancreatic cancer. Those who sourced these nutrients from multivitamin pills, however, had an increased risk of developing the disease.
“All we can say is […]
If you start eating foods rich in a compound called epicatechin now, you might be able to keep your memory sharp even into the old age. Epicatechin is a natural compound found in blueberries, tea, grapes, and cocoa. In mice trials, it has been shown that the combination of exercise and a diet with […]
Have you ever eaten an orange cauliflower? I have to admit I haven’t even seen one. Apparently, it’s a result of a genetic mutation, a quirk that allows the plant to hold more beta-carotene.
Scientists have now identified the genetic mutation responsible for this and will be exploring its use in creating other transgenic crops with […]
Flaxseed, an edible seed that loos similar to sesame seeds, has been found to slow down the growth of prostate tumors.
In the study, the researchers examined the effects of flaxseed supplementation on men who were scheduled to undergo prostatectomy — surgery for the treatment of prostate cancer. The men took 30 grams of flaxseed daily […]
Over at the Diet Channel, Dena McDowell reviews the chapters of The Cancer Project’s free online book “The Survivor Handbook: Eating Right for Cancer Survival“. She says that although the recipes may be useful, the information and approach used by the authors are quite outdated, and lacks scientific backing.
Although this handbook was first published in […]
Now that summer’s almost here, take advantage of the abundance of fruits and veggies and top up your dietary fiber intake. The daily recommended intake is 25 to 35 grams a day. What’s fiber good for? Aside from keeping you “regular”, fiber intake has also been documented to help
prevent cancer
lower blood cholesterol
improve blood sugar control
Your […]
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