In The Fight Against Osteoporosis, Is Vitamin D A Double-Edged Sword ?

Vitamin D is renowned for its role in creating strong bones and is a key regulator of serum calcium levels. Calcium is primarily obtained through diet and absorbed through the intestine and into the blood stream.

First Study To Examine Soda And Stroke Risk

Researchers from Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute and Harvard University have found that greater consumption of sugar-sweetened and low-calorie sodas is associated with a higher risk of stroke. Conversely, consumption of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee was associated with a lower risk…

Child Obesity Not Prevented By Parent Diet Choice Knowledge

A study of the families of 150 preschoolers suggests that parents of healthy-weight and overweight preschoolers are generally well aware of dietary risk factors that fuel childhood obesity…

Preterm Babies Benefit From Early Milk Feeds

Preterm babies who are small for their age would benefit from starting milk feeds early, according to a breakthrough UK study published online in Pediatrics earlier this month. The UK-based children’s charity, Action Medical Research, sponsored the study…

It Is Possible To Get Key Nutrients From Canned Foods And Save Money At The Same Time

Amid the steady drumbeat from nutrition experts and others to consume a healthier diet – particularly one rich in fruits and vegetables – there often is a bias to eat more of the fresh variety for optimal nutrition. But is fresh always best? Not necessarily.

Consuming Low-Fat Dairy Food May Reduce Your Risk Of Stroke

If you eat low-fat dairy foods, you may be reducing your risk of stroke. In a Swedish study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke, people who drank low-fat milk and ate low-fat yogurt and cheese had a lower risk of stroke compared to those who consumed full-fat dairy foods…

Making Hamburgers Healthier With Beetroot

According to nutritional experts at the University of Aberdeen, adding beetroot – which contains antioxidants – to burgers prevents the body from absorbing the ‘bad’ fat.

Making Hamburgers Healthier With Beetroot

According to nutritional experts at the University of Aberdeen, adding beetroot – which contains antioxidants – to burgers prevents the body from absorbing the ‘bad’ fat. In order to test their findings, the team has created their own turkey and beetroot burger and are currently looking for healthy males to participate in their trial…

Encouraging Healthy Eating To Avoid Childhood Obesity

Obesity among children has long been a rising problem in large parts of the world. Parents play a crucial role in shaping good childhood eating habits, according to new research from the University of Stavanger…

Beware Of Sugar-Laden "Healthy Option" Drinks

British consumers are considerably misjudging how much sugar supposedly “healthy option drinks” contain, researchers from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, revealed in a new report.

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