DASH diet reduced heart failure risk ‘by almost half’ in people under 75

People under 75 who followed a plant-rich diet for reducing high blood pressure had a significantly lower risk of heart failure than those who did not.

Can this food additive turn our gut bacteria against us?

After conducting a study in mice, researchers claim to have found ‘pivotal evidence’ that a common food additive is harmful to gut health.

Can this food additive turn our gut bacteria against us?

After conducting a study in mice, researchers claim to have found ‘pivotal evidence’ that a common food additive is harmful to gut health.

Study suggests avocados suppress hunger, but can we trust the research?

Clinical trial participants were less hungry and more satisfied after breakfast with avocado than a low-fat meal. But the study received industry backing.

How to burn fat if you cannot workout

People who are unable to exercise frequently can use other methods to burn fat, such as eating more protein, trying intermittent fasting, reducing stress, and maintaining a healthy sleep pattern.

Too much dietary fat in the brain may impact mental health

A new study in mouse models shows that a high-fat diet can alter signaling mechanisms in the brain, leading to depression-like behaviors.

Breakfast cereals: ‘Almost zero correlation’ between health claims and nutritional content

Four recent studies examined claims appearing on the packaging of food items. They compared the claims with reality and found a significant mismatch.

Eat walnuts to lower blood pressure, new study suggests

The authors of a new study conclude that for people already at risk of cardiovascular disease, adding walnuts to a low-fat diet could lower that risk.

Do we have the wrong idea about the global obesity ‘epidemic?’

To date, experts have seen urbanization trends as a key driver of the global obesity ‘epidemic,’ but a major new study now challenges that assumption.

What are the best cereals for people with diabetes?

Many commercial cereals are high in carbohydrates and contain added sugars. Learn about which cereals are safe for people with diabetes to eat in this article.

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