Potassium-rich foods cut stroke, death risks among older women

Older women who eat foods with higher amounts of potassium may be at lower risk of stroke and death than women who consume less potassium-rich foods. The health benefits from potassium-rich foods are greater among older women who do not have high blood pressure.

Study shows how sales influence shoppers’ food purchases

The obesity epidemic has drawn attention to food marketing practices that may increase the likelihood of caloric overconsumption and weight gain.

Planning a visit to Germany? You might want to avoid the beer…

If you’re going to Oktoberfest next month to enjoy the delights of German beer, you might get more than you bargained for.

Is a gluten-free diet enough to control the complications of celiac disease?

A lifelong gluten-free diet (GFD) is the conventional approach to managing celiac disease, a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the small intestine that can result in malnutrition.

It’s not just the number of calories consumed that raises diabetes risk

If you think losing weight is enough to prevent Type 2 diabetes, don’t get your hopes up.

Is human breast milk microbiome ‘neutral’?

Human breast milk is considered the most ideal source of nutrition for infants and it should have played a critical role in the evolution and civilizations of human beings.

Is human breast milk microbiome ‘neutral’?

Human breast milk is considered the most ideal source of nutrition for infants and it should have played a critical role in the evolution and civilizations of human beings.

Trying to lose weight? Spinach extract decreases cravings, aids weight loss

A spinach extract containing green leaf membranes called thylakoids decreases hedonic hunger with up to 95% – and increases weight loss with 43%.

Trying to lose weight? Spinach extract decreases cravings, aids weight loss

A spinach extract containing green leaf membranes called thylakoids decreases hedonic hunger with up to 95% – and increases weight loss with 43%.

In rat model, hyperproteic diets found to be beneficial for bones

This research, published in the journal Food & Function, conducted at the University of Granada, also reveals that soy protein supplements are better than those with whey, since they improve calcium…

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