Mediterranean diet: A heart-healthy plan for life

The Mediterranean diet has proven beneficial effects not only regarding metabolic syndrome, but also on its individual components including waist circumference, HDL-cholesterol levels, triglycerides levels, blood pressure levels and glucose metabolism, according to a new study. The study is a meta-analysis, including results of 50 studies on the Mediterranean diet, with an overall studied population of about half a million subjects.

Media Character Use On Food Packaging Appears To Influence Children’s Taste Assessment

The use of media characters on cereal packaging may influence children’s opinions about taste, according to a report in the March issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. “The use of trade (e.g

Warning For Denture Wearers

From its involvement in a healthy immune system to its role in cell growth, zinc is an essential mineral for the human body. Zinc deficiency is a worldwide problem that affects approximately 4 million people in the U.S

Warning For Denture Wearers

From its involvement in a healthy immune system to its role in cell growth, zinc is an essential mineral for the human body. Zinc deficiency is a worldwide problem that affects approximately 4 million people in the U.S

Cancer Experts Say "Plates, Not Pyramids" Can Help Americans Make Dietary Changes

Experts at the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) said that if Americans are going to put the latest Dietary Guidelines into action, they need to be shown how, simply and clearly. For years, AICR has advocated an approach that does just that: A rule-of-thumb for meal planning called The New American Plate…

Cancer Experts Say "Plates, Not Pyramids" Can Help Americans Make Dietary Changes

Experts at the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) said that if Americans are going to put the latest Dietary Guidelines into action, they need to be shown how, simply and clearly. For years, AICR has advocated an approach that does just that: A rule-of-thumb for meal planning called The New American Plate…

Change In Food Environments And Availability Of Fresh Produce

Maps are great for showing where things are. They’re also good for showing where things aren’t.

Change In Food Environments And Availability Of Fresh Produce

Maps are great for showing where things are. They’re also good for showing where things aren’t.