Nutrition and Diet Articles

Less Salt, More Potassium

April 5, 2013

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Woody Allen and Diane Keaton in surgical gear from a scene in the movie Sleeper

Regular foods are rated as having health benefits of organic brands when an organic label used. Term organic provides a health halo that alters perceptions of the taste, quality and value of food.

CARDIOVASCULARHEALTH

Debate Over Ingredients in Milk Served at Schools

April 5, 2013

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Three new studies say that cutting salt and increasing potassium intake helps you stay healthy

DIET & NUTRITIONHEALTH

April 3, 2013

Fat Teens Could Mean Rise in Future Heart Disease

creating chocolate flavored milk in a laboratory

All of the ingredients in milk do not come from the cow. A proposed amendment to change the standard of identity for milk would allow sugar substitutes in flavored milk, a popular drink for children.

CARDIOVASCULARHEALTH

April 1, 2013

Lower Risks of Surgery With Pre-surgery Diet

Study finds that many teens eat a poor diet and don't get enough exercise, increasing the risk that they will have heart health problems

CONDITIONS & TREATMENTSHEALTH

March 25, 2013

Counting Calories in Restaurants

Surgery being performed on a fully prepped patient

Studies with mice show fewer complications, less infection after surgery when they are given less food. Changing the pre-surgery diet in humans may be cost-effective way to lower risks of surgery.

CONSUMERISMHEALTH

March 20, 2013

The Diabetes and Fruit Debate

Traffic light symbol used to help count calories in restaurants

Eating out increases the risk of obesity and counting calories in restaurants is difficult. A new study tests whether adding calorie information or traffic signs to menu label will help

DIET & NUTRITIONHEALTH

By: Celeste Perron

March 19, 2013

Quick Healthy Meals Begin with Pasta

If you’re a Type 2 diabetic you’ll be comforted by a new study suggesting that eating fruit is safe for those managing diabetes.

DIET & NUTRITIONHEALTH

March 18, 2013

Green Tea and Coffee May Lower Stroke Risk

A quick healthy meal made with pasta is penne with vegetables and fresh herbs

There’s no need to avoid food high in carbohydrate on a healthy diet. There are many benefits to pasta if you get the serving size right. Use it for quick healthy meals with vegetables, lean protein.

CARDIOVASCULARHEALTH

March 15, 2013

Quitting Smoking and Weight Gain

A couple of cups of green tea or coffee each day could lower your risk of stroke, researchers say

CANCERHEALTH

March 13, 2013