Studies show pecans offer hearth health benefits by lowering cholesterol levels
Researchers from the University of Georgia found people at risk of cardiovascular disease were able to lower their total cholesterol by 5% and their LDL cholesterol by as much as 9% in just eight weeks.
Staff Reports,
September 03, 2021
Cocoa flavanols could help sedentary people start an exercise program.
Researchers in Liverpool, England found sedentary adults had faster oxygen uptake kinetics during exercise after supplementing with cocoa flavanols.
Staff Reports,
August 09, 2021
Brightly colored foods provide beneficial flavonoids to support brain health.
A recent study published in the journal Neurology shows a diet with at least a half serving a day of foods high in flavonoids may lower the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent.
Staff Reports,
August 02, 2021
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
