QUEBEC, Canada – Men have shown better anti-inflammatory response from following the Mediterranean diet, according to a new study. Findings were published in the May edition of Nutrition Journal. The study was done to investigate sex differences in the effects of the MedDiet on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP). The feeding study involved 38 men and […]
BATON ROUGE, La. – Many children do not consume the daily recommended servings of fruit, but those who do with apples have better overall health and are less likely to become obese, research has shown. The research was published in the May edition of the Nutrition Journal. Apples are the second most popular fruit in
CHICAGO – A study on the impact of alternate day fasting on weight loss and eating disorder behaviors says the fasting does result in weight reduction and does not make eating disorders worse. The study was published in the June edition of Nutrition Journal. The adverse effects of the alternate day fasting were bad breath,
POMONA, Calif. — Those researchers doing menu planning for disaster readiness need to consider plant-based meals that are universally acceptable and tolerated across cultures and religions, experts at say. Their paper was published in May’s edition of Nutrition Journal. Conclusions were drawn after a three-phase study was used to identify food groups that were suitable
A study is claiming that dietary supplementation in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is common, insufficient, and excessive. The study was published online in the June edition of the Journal of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The cross-sectional study looked at dietary supplements and the micronutrient intake of children with ASD. Estimates of usual intake
Everyone knows a healthy diet helps our bodies remain active and in good form, but not everyone realizes that healthy food choices also improve memory. Healthy foods contain natural nutrients that can actually improve memory as we age. Here is a list of eight nutrients that will boost your memory. Slideshow: Click the arrows to
With the warmer temperatures people are flocking to the out of doors to enjoy the sun’s warmth and the fresh air. But along with that fresh air are the no-seeums. Those pesky biting insects such as mosquitoes, black flies or horse flies! OUCH! Don’t reach for that toxic bug spray, though. You can make your
Anyone who has ever suffered from an earache, or swimmer’s ear, can attest that it is one of the most horrid of pains to have. There are a number of natural home remedies to try before turning to pharmaceutical medications that can add toxins to the body. First, make sure you don’t have a ruptured
MELBOURNE, Australia — Cognitive performance may be improved when patients combine a Mediterranean diet and exercise. Scientists at Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia, are studying 148 healthy people between 60 and 90 years of age who are living in independent accommodations within Australian aged-care facilities. They are investigating cognitive changes that occurred as a result
CUERNAVACA, Mexico – Prolonged breast feeding can help children avoid obesity and high blood cholesterol, a study has shown. The study’s aim was to assess the association between breast feeding and obesity with cardiometabolic makers in 4-year-olds. It was conducted on Mexican children. Study findings were published in April’s edition of The Journal of Nutrition
