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Diabetes
, Diet
, Studies
on November 27, 2010
People with diabetes and those aiming for weight loss are advised to stick to a high-protein, low glycemic index-diet.
However, diet researchers recently reported that low glycemic index (GI) can g...
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Diet
, Studies
, Weight Loss
on August 24, 2010
Drinking two glasses of water three times a day before meals can help dieters lose an extra 5 lbs.
Such were the findings of scientists from Virginia Tech. The said scientists warned however, that ...
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Cardiovascular Health
, Diet
, Functional Foods
, Studies
on August 13, 2009
Found in red and pink fruits, the carotenoid lycopene has been found linked to healthier blood vessels.
In a study that involved 264 women, it was found out that increased levels of lycopene in the...
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Diet
, Kid's Health
, News
on June 16, 2009
According to a recent study, childhood obesity may be declining for the first time in 20+ years. However, could the numbers be misleading?
Research shows consumption of high fat foods is declining ...
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Diet
, Kid's Health
on May 13, 2009
Celebrity Chef Art Smith and the "Love Your Veggies" campaign team up to aid parents in keeping their kids healthy by demonstrating ways to make eating vegetables more enjoyable.
The follo...
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Consumer Alert
, Diet
on March 19, 2009
Two-thirds of Americans are overweight and almost one-third of Americans are obese. With these startling statistics, it is clear why US First Lady Michelle Obama has made it a priority on her agenda t...
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Cardiovascular Health
, Diet
on February 21, 2009
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In lieu of heart health, we've been told to stay away from eggs because of the cholesterol in it.
Now, as suggested by a new study from Canada: prote...
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Diabetes
, Diet
, Studies
, Weight Loss
on January 19, 2009
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A University of Toronto study has reported that maize-based dietary fibres have been found to help lower glycemic and insulin responses. Thereby providing...
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Cardiovascular Health
, Diet
, Studies
on October 20, 2008
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Looks like chicken soup isn't just for the common cold any longer. It could have a new role against high blood pressure, according to Japanese researcher...
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Allergies
, Diet
, Kid's Health
, Lung Conditions
, Studies
on October 7, 2008
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The famous Mediterranean diet (rich in cereals, wine, fruits, nuts, legumes and whole grains, fish and olive oil, and low in dairy, meat, junk food and fa...
