Women with ovarian or endometrial cancer who followed the ketogenic diet for 12 weeks lost more body fat and had lower insulin levels compared to those who followed the low-fat diet recommended by the American Cancer Society, according to a new study published by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Credit: CC0 Public...
Category: <span>Nutrition & Dietics</span>
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Is apple cider vinegar good for you? A doctor weighs in
When my brother and I were kids back in the ’80s, we loved going to Long John Silver’s. But it wasn’t just for the fish. It was for the vinegar – malt vinegar. We would uncap a bottle at the table and swig that tangy, delicious nectar of the gods straight. Image: Vinegar has...
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Five types of food to increase your psychological well-being
We all know eating “healthy” food is good for our physical health and can decrease our risk of developing diabetes, cancer, obesity and heart disease. What is not as well known is that eating healthy food is also good for our mental health and can decrease our risk of depression and anxiety. Foods that contain omega 3 have...
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Dietary fiber reduces brain inflammation during aging
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, CONSUMER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES URBANA, Ill. – As mammals age, immune cells in the brain known as microglia become chronically inflamed. In this state, they produce chemicals known to impair cognitive and motor function. That’s one explanation for why memory fades and other brain functions decline during old age....
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Anti-inflammatory diet linked to reduced risk of early death
Adhering to an anti-inflammatory diet was associated with lower risks of dying from any cause, dying from cardiovascular causes, and dying from cancer in a recent Journal of Internal Medicine study. In the study of 68,273 Swedish men and women aged 45 to 83 years who were followed for 16 years, participants who most closely followed an...
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Why plant protein is better for you than animal protein
It’d be great if a burger-a-day diet was healthy. Don’t get me wrong—it’s not the worst. You’ve got protein in there and hopefully some veggies on top (and on the side) , and even some fiber from the roll (you used whole grain, right?). Yum, looks like a brain! Unfortunately, study after study shows that meat as a protein...
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What are the most healthful nuts you can eat?
Nuts are a good source of healthful fats, fiber, and other beneficial nutrients. Each type of nut offers different nutritional benefits. Nuts are among the best sources of plant-based proteins. According to a 2017 review study, a diet rich in nuts may help prevent risk factors, such as inflammation, for some chronic diseases. In this...
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What are some skin-friendly foods?
An abundance of skin care products are on the market, but the secret to healthy skin may lie in a person’s diet. Many foods that benefit the skin contain: omega-3 fatty acids omega-6 fatty acids vitamin E antioxidants Research suggests that these and other nutrients and compounds in certain foods can benefit the skin. Also,...
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Probiotics labelled ‘quite useless’
A group of scientists in Israel claim foods that are packed with good bacteria – called probiotics – are almost useless. Their study is among the most detailed analyses of what happens when we consume probiotics. They are seen as healthy and good for the gut, but the results found they had little or no effect...
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Adjusting Breakfast And Dinner Times Aids Fat Loss: Study
Watching what one eats is an important part of most diets, but can the time of the meal also be an affecting factor? Researchers of a new study finds that adjusting breakfast and dinner times can actually increase weight loss. When Not Just What With so many diet plans available for anyone to follow, people...