Want to improve your health? Focus on nutrition and not weight

New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that chronic inflammation from diets deficient in nutrients contribute to weight regardless of the intake of macronutrientsIf you are watching what you…

Dining at fast food establishments and restaurants linked to consumption of more calories, poorer nutrition

For adults, eating at both fast-food and full-service restaurants is associated with significant increases in the intake of calories, sugar, saturated fat, and sodium, according to a new study.

Women Eating Significantly Less Salt Than Men

New figures from the Department of Health show the nation’s average salt intake is continuing to decrease slowly – with women consuming significantly less salt than men. Survey results reveal the mean estimated salt intake for adults aged 19 to 64 years was 8.1g per day. The findings showed the intake for men was 9.3g per day, while for women it was 6.8g…

Study Of Resveratrol May Lead To Treatments For Vascular And Metabolic Diseases

A well-conducted experimental study in mice has provided potentially important new insights into the association of the intake of resveratrol and like compounds with health benefits. Resveratrol is a constituent of red wine and other vegetable products, and is being evaluated in high-doses as a pharmaceutical…