Longer lunch periods at school mean healthier eating for children.
Research shows when school children have ample time at the lunch table the likelihood they will eat fruits and vegetables increases dramatically.
Staff Reports,
July 26, 2021
Whole grains keep you healthier as you age.
Middle-aged and older adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily experienced smaller increases in blood pressure, blood sugar and waist size over time than those who averaged less than one serving per day.
Staff Reports,
July 19, 2021
Tryptophan does more than make us sleepy.
Researchers have found tryptophan plays a critical role in gut health and helps keep inflammation under control as we age.
Staff Reports,
June 24, 2021
Skipping breakfast may mean more than hunger for your body.
Researchers at Ohio State University found adults who skip breakfast are likely to be low on nutrients commonly found in breakfast foods all day.
Staff Reports,
June 21, 2021
Good heart health but bad bone health could come from vegan diets for children.
Researchers at University College London found children on a vegan diet had better heart health than children who ate meat but had several nutritional deficiencies that stunted their growth and affected bone health.
Staff Reports,
June 14, 2021
Study suggests the amount of protein is more important than the source.
Researchers in Brazil saw similar gains in strength and muscle mass for study participants who worked out whether they consumed a vegan or omnivorous diet.
Staff Reports,
May 24, 2021
Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet may help you better cope with stress.
Scientists in Australia discovered those in their study who ate the most fruits and vegetables had 10 percent lower stress levels than those who ate less.
Staff Reports,
May 17, 2021
Adding sardines to your diet could be good for your blood sugar.
Spanish researchers have now found regular sardine consumption can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes in those most susceptible.
Staff Reports,
May 10, 2021
