Best foods for a Crohn’s disease flare-up

In a person with Crohn’s disease, a flare-up can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and a loss of appetite.

How many calories should I eat to lose weight?

How do you know if you’re eating enough to lose weight the right way?

Ten diabetes superfoods

Eating the right foods to manage diabetes can be challenging. Here we describe ten diabetes superfoods to help make good nutritional choices.

Researchers say Boston schools’ sugary drink policy is one to model

When it comes to sugar-sweetened drinks and other competitive beverages sold at school, Harvard researchers report that Boston Public Schools are making strides in the right direction.

Nutritional needs for skeletal health change as you age, says new scientific review

Review issued in advance of World Osteoporosis Day shows how bone-healthy diets throughout life help to protect against osteoporosis in old ageWhether you’re young or old, the right nutrition can…

Sodium Rhythms In The Body Revealed By Space-Simulation Study

Maintaining the right sodium levels in the body is crucial for controlling blood pressure and ensuring proper muscle function…

Patients With Intestinal Failure Benefit From Prebiotic

Adding the right prebiotic to the diets of pediatric patients with intestinal failure could replace intravenous feeding, says a new University of Illinois study. “When we fed the carbohydrate fructooligosacharide (FOS) as a prebiotic, the gut grew and increased in function,” said Kelly A.

Glycemic Index Varies From One Type Of Rice To Another With Most Varieties Scoring A Low To Medium GI

This finding is good news because it not only means rice can be part of a healthy diet for the average consumer, it also means people with diabetes, or at risk of diabetes, can select the right rice to help maintain a healthy, low GI diet…

Salads With Dressing May Be Better For You Than Without

Salads are packed with healthy vegetables, but without the right type and amount of salad dressing you could be missing out on several disease-fighting vitamins and nutrients, according to researchers at Purdue University. The study is published online in the Journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research…

Salad Dressings May Improve Nutrient Uptake

The vegetables in salads are chock-full of important vitamins and nutrients, but you won’t get much benefit without the right type and amount of salad dressing, a Purdue University study shows…

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