Category Archives: Food & Nutrition

A walk down the vitamin aisle can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing between the dizzying array of products and brands. Do you know what to look for to ensure your vitamins provide the nutrients you need? Your … Continue reading →

Pink Sweet’N Low, Green Stevia, Blue Equal, and Yellow Splenda— which sweetener is healthier? Research has indicated that the use of no-calorie sweeteners may actually make it harder for people to control their intake and body weight. Numerous studies have … Continue reading →

Drinking diet soda increases the risk of vascular events, according to new research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2011. In findings involving 2,564 individuals in the Northern Manhattan Study (NOMAS), scientists said that people who drank … Continue reading →

A molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance may lead to a simple dietary remedy for the more than 23 million Americans suffering from diabetes and other conditions. Jerold Olefsky, M.D., … Continue reading →

Dietary fiber may be associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases, according to a new Archives of Internal Medicine study. In addition to a balanced diet, Chinese food therapy can effectively prevent illness utilizing natural foods. … Continue reading →

High blood levels of antioxidants appear to be associated with longer life. Oxygen-related damage to DNA, proteins and fats may play a role in the development of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. Alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and lycopene are all … Continue reading →

Teens that sleep less than eight hours per night eat higher proportions of fatty foods and snacks than adolescents who sleep eight hours or more, according to a new study in the journal Sleep. Short sleep duration may increase obesity … Continue reading →