Hops for health
An article published in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety examines the potential health benefits of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus). Although female cones of the hop plant...
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Sowing the seeds of good health
Plant-based diets are receiving increasing attention, and research shows their potential for disease-prevention. Much has been said about the importance . Much has been said about the importance of...
Young women need to eat more veggies, white potatoes
A study conducted by the Alliance for Potato Research and Education and presented at Experimental Biology 2015 shows that vegetable consumption is very low among women of childbearing age (WCBA),...
Eating green leafy vegetables keeps mental abilities sharp
“Something as easy as adding more spinach, kale, collards and mustard greens to your diet could help slow cognitive decline, according to new research. The study also examined the...
Pizza’s impact on children’s health
A study published in Pediatrics shows that children’s and teen’s consumption of pizza may negatively impact their health. Since pizza is a top contributor to children’s and adolescents’ caloric...
Not all dietitians recommend low-calorie sweeteners in weight management
A recent study published in the European Journal of Public Health has identified uncertainty surrounding sweeteners among dietitians, which is reflected by the diversity of positions taken by the media,...
Cooking at home often may lead to healthier diet
New research presented atthe American Public Health Association’s 142nd Annual Meeting shows thatindividuals who frequently cook at home may maintain a healthier diet thanÂÂ those who cook less frequently. ...
Can fasting and fat prevent cancer?
At the 2014 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Atlanta, Ga., given by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (October 18–21), speakers discussed how fasting and a ketogenic diet...
Coffee in moderation does not cause dehydration in young adult men who drink it regularly
A research team from the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK, found that moderate daily coffee drinking did not lead to dehydration in young...
European study reinforces importance of eating breakfast for children’s health
The message that ‘breakfast is the most important meal of the day’ is familiar to many of us and now a European study of Cypriot children has revealed that choosing...
