Diet

Vegetables against osteoporosis

Tue Feb 16, 15:13 / comments: 0

Calcium and vitamin D are proposed as first choice for nutritional prevention of osteoporosis

In addition to dairy products, fruit and vegetables are important for bone health. Several nutrients, including magnesium, potassium, vitamins C, K, and Group B, carotenoids showed a much larger role than previously thought.

Obesity: Loss of certain genes increases the risk of overweight

Thu Feb 4, 14:54 / comments: 0

There is a link between obesity and neuropsychiatric diseases

New perspectives for targeted preventive treatment are opened now. The international team focused on the role played by the absence of a small fragment of chromosome 16 in the occurrence of severe form of obesity.

Lose weight by eating slowly

Tue Jan 19, 14:01 / comments: 0

Be aware of your bad food reflexes and participate in eradicating them

Placed under the plate, the device calculates the speed at which you eat, and transmits information to a computer. The figures draw a curve, comparing the weight of food and time devoted to swallow.

Red wine: Paradox Unveiled

Sat Jan 9, 11:36 / comments: 0

The red wine is beneficial in moderate amounts

The cardiovascular benefits of moderate consumption of wine, especially red, are now accepted, but the mechanism of action has been unknown for a long time.

Still hungry? Blame a hormone for it!

Sat Jan 2, 11:00 / comments: 0

Blocking the natural secretion of ghrelin in the mice, makes the rodents eat less food rich in fat

The behavior of people who continue to eat even more who hunger could be explained by the action of ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates the appetite, according to U.S. researchers.

Holidays without gaining weight

Thu Dec 31, 10:10 / comments: 0

The blini with oat bran are valuable from a nutritional point of view because they "trap" the calories

Holidays without gaining weight are possible by following some advices from nutritionists.

The adverse consequences of obesity may be underestimated

Wed Dec 23, 13:10 / comments: 0

Researchers have found strong associations between high BMI and mortality due to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer

The link between obesity and cardiovascular mortality could be substantially underestimated, according to a comprehensive study.

Anticancer weapon: Beer and pistachios

Mon Dec 14, 18:10 / comments: 1

Pistachio has preventive properties against lung cancer

Two studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, held this week in Houston, show the benefits of pistachio and beer in fight against certain types of cancer.

Alcohol and caffeine is a dangerous mix!

Fri Dec 11, 17:58 / comments: 0

Mixing coffee and alcohol could lead to risky behavior

Coffee after heavy drinking prevent people from realizing their intoxication, according to a study published in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience.

Digestion: Good reasons to follow set time of eating

Sun Nov 29, 09:24 / comments: 0

The activation of genes in the liver depends on feeding schedules

Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies revealed that thousands of genes in the liver become active after food intake, not only at time defined by a biological rhythm, as has been commonly believed.

More than 5 gramms of salt per day: Why is it really bad?

Fri Nov 27, 13:20 / comments: 0

More than five grams of salt per day leads to stroke and cardiovascular disease

Eating too much salt increases the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease, according to a study released November 25 on the website Bmj.com.

Cannabis as a last remedy for an autistic child

Thu Nov 26, 13:09 / comments: 0

She added some cannabis to her brownies and her son recovered appetite

Cannabis as a last remedy to prevent her autistic child from starving: the solution adopted by a mother in California.

Food supplements: more harm than good?

Thu Nov 26, 12:12 / comments: 0

Folic acid and vitamin B12 may increase the risk of malicious tumors development, including lung cancer

Should we add vitamins to foods in order to prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease? Folic acid and vitamin B12 may increase the risk of malicious tumors development, including lung cancer, a new study says.

U.S. cinema: a 1610 calorie movie

Wed Nov 25, 12:33 / comments: 0

An average serving of popcorn along with a soda contains not less than 1610 calories and 60 grams of saturated fat

The most frightening monsters of American cinemas are not those from the big screen but the popcorn, soda and snacks with their large amount of calories and saturated fat, according to a U.S. study.

Nuts for a healthy hearts!

Tue Nov 17, 16:20 / comments: 0

Eating walnuts, hazelnuts and other nuts in limited quantities, could reduce the risk of heart disease

Walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios and peanuts may contribute to a healthy heart.

Fight depression with the Mediterranean Diet

Tue Nov 17, 09:16 / comments: 0

Mediterranean diet consisting of fruits, vegetables and fish, prevents the risk of depression

Following a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of depression. A study published in The British Journal of Psychiatry says.

Dark chocolate reduces the level of stress hormones, a study says

Fri Nov 13, 16:23 / comments: 0

This little gluttony could also help correct the biochemical imbalances related to stress

Eating 40 grams of dark chocolate per day for two weeks reduces the level of stress hormones, according to a study.

A new reliable test for pesticides and toxins is developed

Thu Nov 12, 10:16 / comments: 0

In laboratory tests on food and drinks contaminated by intent, the test revealed the presence of pesticides in five minutes

Researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario (Canada), have developed a test that can detect in a few minutes the presence of the smallest parts of toxins and pesticides.