Eating fruits, vegetables linked to healthier arteries later in life

Women who ate a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables as young adults were much less likely to have plaque build-up in their arteries 20 years later compared with those who consumed lower amounts of these foods, according to research.

Antioxidants essential for bird embryo growth

As children we are told the importance of eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, but now scientists have confirmed that antioxidants found in these food groups are essential for the growth of bird embryos.

Vitamin D Levels Drop After Pediatric Heart Surgery, Increasing Sickness

Until now, there has been no research dedicated to the importance of Vitamin D supplementation in children with congenital heart disease (CHD)…

New Guidelines For Cancer Prevention From The American Cancer Society Stress Need For Supportive Environment

Updated guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of creating social and physical environments that support healthy behaviors…

Cooking Should Be Integrated Into School Curriculum To Fight Childhood Obesity

Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other reports that childhood obesity has tripled over the past 30 years, we recognize the importance of reaching our children early to form good food habits…

A Woman’s Diet Prior To Pregnancy Affects The Health Of Her Future Offspring

Poor maternal diet before conception can result in offspring with reduced birth weights and increased risk of developing type II diabetes and obesity. This work, which is being presented at the Society for Experimental Biology Annual Conference in Glasgow on Saturday the 2nd of July, used an animal model to illustrate the importance of maternal diet even before pregnancy begins…

Fresh Mushrooms A Natural Source Of Vitamin D To Meet New Recommendations

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently released the results of its 24-month review on dietary reference intakes (DRIs) for vitamin D and calcium, which validated the importance of vitamin D as an essential nutrient for promoting bone health. The committee set the recommended intake level at 600 IU, which is triple the previously recommended amount from 1997…

Two Reasons, One Recipe Campaign Launches To Educate Adults With Type 2 Diabetes And High Cholesterol About Healthy Food Choices

The “Two Reasons, One Recipe” campaign is launching to focus attention on the importance of reducing A1C (blood sugar) and LDL-C (“bad” cholesterol) in adults with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol, two important risk factors for cardiovascular disease.* In fact, more than 50 percent of adults with type 2 diabetes also have high LDL cholesterol…

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