What Is Flaxseed? What Are The Benefits Of Flaxseed?

Flaxseeds (also called linseeds) are a rich source of micronutrients, fiber, and the essential fatty acid “alpha-linolenic acid” (ALA). The seeds come from flax, one of the the oldest fiber crops in the world – known to have been cultivated in ancient Egypt and ancient China.

Danish Study Finds More Pesticides In Foreign Fruit And Vegetables

Foreign fruit generally has a higher content of pesticides than Danish fruit, and fruit has a higher content of pesticides than vegetables. Danes’ intake of pesticide residues appears to be on a par with the latest monitoring from 2003. The findings show that eating 600 grams of fruit and vegetables a day does not constitute a health risk…

Study Looks At High Folate Gestational And Post-Weaning Diets

During pregnancy, women are normally advised to take high amounts of multivitamin supplements. In particular, folate is recommended to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in newborns…

New Bowel Cancer Risk Factor: High Intake Of Sugary Foods

Sugary snacks increase the risk of bowel cancer, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention. It is the first study of its kind to find a positive link between bowel cancer and high sugar and fat diets…

"Eat More Nuts" To Cut Risk Of Cancer And Heart Disease

Nut-eaters reduce their risk of death from cancer and cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in the journal BMC Medicine.

People who eat nuts more than three times a week have reduced risk of dying from cancer or cardiovascular disease

People who eat nuts, particularly walnuts, are more likely to live longer, finds new research. In a longitudinal study, researchers suggest that those who eat nuts more than three times a week have a reduced risk of dying from cancer or cardiovascular disease than non-nut eaters.

Eating Fish While Pregnant May Lower Anxiety Levels

Pregnant women have many choices to make when eating for two.

New risk factors for bowel cancer

Fizzy drinks, cakes, biscuits, chips and desserts have all been identified as risk factors for bowel cancer, according to new research.

Fruit And Veg "5 a Day" Advice Backed By New Findings

A large Swedish study finds a link between fruit and vegetable consumption and lifespan.

Breastfeeding Mothers Need Support And Encouragement

More support is needed to help women overcome doubts in the hope that they will breastfeed their babies for longer, says a University of Alberta nutrition researcher…

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