Tailored Diets For Disease Prevention
Mar 6, 2010 Food, Research & Study, diet
Researchers at Kansas State University recently published an academic journal article discussing the potential for nutrigenomics, a field that studies the effects of food on gene expression. The researchers discussed the possibility of using food to prevent an individual’s genes from expressin
Potassium-Rich Foods Do A Heart Good
Mar 5, 2010 Food, Health & Fitness
Eating plenty of potassium-rich foods such as leafy greens, potatoes and bananas may reduce the risk of stroke and coronary artery disease, according to Italian researchers. The new analysis was based on 10 studies published between 1966 and 2009 that included almost 280,000 adults. During follow-up
Diet, Nutrients Key To Warding Off Heart Disease
Feb 14, 2010 Food, Health & Fitness
No single food can ward off heart disease, especially if you don’t get enough physical activity. But a diet rich in foods that contain these heart-healthy nutrients can minimize some of the risk factors linked to cardiovascular disease. Here’s a look at key nutrients and how to get them:
Role of Food Industry in Heart Health
India is in the middle of an epidemiological and demographic transition and deaths due to chronic ailments including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes are rising alarmingly contributing to 53% of total deaths. The number of people with coronary heart disease in 2010 will reach 46.9 million accord
Stay Fit With The Right Foods
Jan 30, 2010 Food, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
It is all very well joining the gym, taking up jogging and generally increasing your exercise levels in a flourish of January enthusiasm, but to get the most from the extra activity, you also need to look at your diet, making sure that what you eat provides the nutrients needed to sustain your new f
Diet, Nutrients Key To Warding Off Heart Disease
Jan 27, 2010 Food, Health Care, diet
No single food can ward off heart disease, especially if you don’t get enough physical activity. But a diet rich in foods that contain these heart-healthy nutrients can minimize some of the risk factors linked to cardiovascular disease. Here’s a look at key nutrients and how to get them:
Huge Range Of Salt Found In Processed Foods
Jan 26, 2010 Food, Health, Home
Many processed foods contain too much salt, and sauces, spreads, and processed meats are the top offenders, new research shows. People who consume lots of salt are more likely to see their blood pressure rise as they get older, with a corresponding increase in their heart disease risk. Public health
How to Raise Healthy Eaters
Jan 22, 2010 Food, Health Care
Know anyone with food issues? Chances are, you know many, and maybe you’re one of them. In today’s world of fast and convenient food, many people have disordered eating. The evidence of obesity, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and a national obsession with dieting is proof we aren’
Five Ways To Eat Healthy
Jan 20, 2010 Food, Lifestyle, Nutrition
This time of year, we’re filled with the best of intentions. Not only will daily exercise become part of our routine, but we’ll love it. We’ll be kinder to our co-workers. We’ll never yell at children, especially our own. The garden will be mulched seasonally and weeded weekl
