Dieting

Bread a culprit in Americans eating too much salt

Nine out of 10 American adults consume too much salt and the leading culprit is not potato chips or popcorn but slices of bread…    

Green tea drinkers show less disability with age: study

Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, according to a Japanese study that…    

Should Sugar Be Regulated like Alcohol and Tobacco?

Sugar poses enough health risks that it should be considered a controlled substance just like alcohol and tobacco, contend a team of researchers from…    

Bossy mom at snack time tied to kid’s weight: study

Mothers who push their toddlers to eat more at snack time may end up with slightly chubbier children by the age of three, according…    

A glass of milk a day could benefit your brain

Pouring at least one glass of milk each day could not only boost your intake of much-needed key nutrients, but it could also positively…    

Calories count, but source doesn’t matter: study

People trying to lose weight may swear by specific diet plans calling for strict proportions of fat, carbs and protein, but where the calories…    

More fruits, veggies in U.S. school lunch rules

U.S. schoolchildren, accustomed to a steady diet of pizza and french fries, will find more fruits, vegetables and whole grains on their cafeteria trays…    

Diets high in fiber won’t protect against diverticulosis

For more than 40 years, scientists and physicians have thought eating a high-fiber diet lowered a person’s risk of diverticulosis, a disease of the…    

Using contrasting colors to reduce serving sizes and lose weight

Choosing the right size and color of your bowls and plates could help you eat less, according to a new study in the Journal…    

Magnesium-rich diet may lower stroke risk: study

People who eat lots of magnesium-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts and beans have fewer strokes, according to an international analysis covering…    

Frequent red meat eaters at higher risk of stroke

A high-protein diet might benefit health in some ways, but depending on what kind of protein a person consumes, it could raise their stroke…    

Choose chicken over beef to cut stroke risk: study

While a high-protein diet may have health benefits, not all protein is equal—eating lots of red meat raises the risk of having a stroke…    

A diet rich in slowly digested carbs reduces markers of inflammation in overweight and obese adults

Among overweight and obese adults, a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates, such as whole grains, legumes and other high-fiber foods, significantly reduces markers…    

Would you stop eating out to lose weight?

Going out to eat has become a major part of our culture. Frequently eating out and consuming high-calorie foods in large portions at restaurants…    

How poor maternal diet can increase risk of diabetes - new mechanism discovered

Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council have shown one way in which poor nutrition in the womb can put a…    

25 Of The Best Diets Are Rated

It seems as though every month there is another dieting fad, that promises to melt away the pounds over night and keep you trim.…    

French diet guru urges students be graded on weight

France’s top diet guru Pierre Dukan is urging the government to grade students on their weight in a bid to curb growing obesity.

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Mediterranean diet gives longer life

A Mediterranean diet with large amounts of vegetables and fish gives a longer life. This is the unanimous result of four studies to be…    

Winter diets? The secret is to chill the extremities

Although the temperate climates of central Europe provide plentiful food in summer, finding enough to eat is much more problematic in winter. Many small…    

Obese pregnant women can safely diet: study

Obese pregnant women can safely limit their weight gain by watching what they eat, an analysis of several clinical trials suggests.

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Low Carb Foods

Low carb foods are foods with relatively low sugar content. One of the most common diets, the low carb diet, is largely discussed in…    

Low-Carbohydrate Diet Good for Overweight Girls?

A low-carbohydrate diet may help prepubescent girls avoid some risks associated with obesity, such as diabetes and heart disease, according to research from the…    

Bitter Sensitive Children Could Eat More Vegetables with Help of Dip

There’s an existential crisis that often happens at dinner tables across the country: why won’t kids eat their vegetables? Research has found that one…    

Green tea flavonoid may prevent reinfection with hepatitis C virus following liver transplantation

German researchers have determined that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)—a flavonoid found in green tea—inhibits the hepatitis C virus (HCV) from entering liver cells. Study findings available…    

Socioeconomic status may explain racial disparities in diet, exercise, and weight

Large disparities exist in obesity and other chronic diseases across racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Are racial differences in diet, exercise, and weight…