An Avocado a Day May Help With Belly Fat
Razi Berry An avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators. One hundred and five adults with overweight and obesity participated in a randomized controlled trial that provided one meal a day for 12 weeks. Women […]
Vitamin D and estrogen can prevent heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in women
Razi Berry Vitamin D and estrogen have already shown well-documented results in improving bone health in women. A new study from China suggests that this same combination could help prevent metabolic syndrome, a constellation of conditions that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in postmenopausal women. Results are published online today in […]
Vitamin C (from fruits and vegetables) Important in Metabolic Syndrome
Razi Berry A higher intake of vitamin C is crucial for metabolic syndrome patients trying to halt a potentially deadly cycle of antioxidant disruption and health-related problems, an Oregon State University researcher says. Important news for the estimated 35 percent of the U.S. adult population suffering from metabolic syndrome “What these findings are really saying […]