Keto diet: A ‘cheat day’ may undo benefits and damage blood vessels

New research suggests that people should not follow the ketogenic diet for 6 days and then take a day off, as a ‘cheat day’ may offset the benefits.

How to begin intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting has many potential benefits, including helping a person to lose weight.

Consumers understand supplements help fill nutrient gaps, new survey shows

The vast majority of consumers recognize that multivitamins, calcium and/or vitamin D supplements can help fill nutrient gaps but should not be viewed as replacements for a healthy diet, according to…

New WHO guideline clamps down on intake of free sugars

In a new guideline, the World Health Organization states that daily free sugar intake should not exceed 10% of total energy intake.

2 Cups Of Milk A Day Is Best For Kids

Children should not drink more than two cups of milk per day. This new finding came from a team of scientists at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario and was published in the journal Pediatrics.

Too Much Tuna May Cause Mercury Poisoning In Children

Children should be consuming considerably less canned tuna, otherwise their risk of serious mercury poisoning could become a public health issue in years to come, the Mercury Policy Project explained in a report issued today. The authors added that albacore tuna should never be given to children.

Aerobic Exercise May Reduce The Risk Of Dementia

Any exercise that gets the heart pumping may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the condition’s progression once it starts, reported a Mayo Clinic study published this month in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Researchers examined the role of aerobic exercise in preserving cognitive abilities and concluded that it should not be overlooked as an important therapy against dementia…

Nestle Raisinets May Contain Undeclared Peanuts, Product Recall

Nestle USA has issued a voluntary recall of specific Nestle Raisinets batches because they may contain peanuts.