Nutrition - Page 168

October 27, 2015

5 simple ways to fiber up

What if someone told you there was something naturally occurring in your food that could help you improve your gut health, lose weight, and live longer? 

October 27, 2015

The best foods for thought, literally

A study published in this month's issue of the Archives of Neurology found that the Mediterranean diet might protect against blood-vessel damage in the brain, reducing the risks of stroke and memory loss

October 27, 2015

5 healthy dips that only taste fattening

Don’t swear off dips just because you are watching your weight. Try these tasty dips with some fresh fruit slices or chopped veggies

October 27, 2015

Brains know the difference between carbs and artificial sweeteners

Carbs activate brain regions that are not affected by artificial sweeteners, even when they’re only tasted but not swallowed, according to a small new study from New Zealand.

October 27, 2015

Olive oil, nuts may help reverse heart risk factors

A Mediterranean diet enhanced with extra nuts or more olive oil improved certain heart risk factors among people who had them - but did not prevent others from developing them - according to a new study from Spain.

October 27, 2015

Wine at dinner safe, possibly beneficial in diabetes

A glass of red wine at dinner is safe and possibly beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes, a new trial suggests.

October 27, 2015

Cutting sugar intake improves kids' health surprisingly fast, says study

Dr. Robert Lustig previously argued that sugar is as bad as tobacco or cocaine.

October 27, 2015

Food and drink companies often market in schools

Most children and teenagers in the U.S. go to schools that have partnerships with food and drink companies, according to a new study.

October 27, 2015

Better than body building: Strength training gets a makeover

Strength training, traditionally favored by body builders seeking to bulk up, has become the go-to regimen for athletes, weekend warriors and exercise enthusiasts determined to slim down.

October 27, 2015

Coffee talk: How it stacks up against water

The conventional wisdom says that healthy people should drink about eight cups of water a day. But does coffee count toward that water intake?