Which foods do you eat together? How you combine them may raise dementia risk

It’s no secret that a healthy diet may benefit the brain. However, it may not only be what foods you eat, but what foods you eat together that may be associated with your risk of dementia, according to a new study.

Possible reasons weight loss is not working

Efforts to lose weight may not work for a range of reasons. A person may be following an ineffective fad diet, or consuming sugary drinks, or exercising more but making no dietary changes, for example.

Weight loss: How important is eating breakfast?

A new study has examined the importance of eating breakfast in the process of losing weight. It may not be as pivotal as once thought, say the authors.

Does magnesium hold the key to vitamin D benefits?

Research has linked low vitamin D levels with a range of conditions, including bowel cancer. But, without magnesium, vitamin D may not function properly.

14 ways to lose weight without diet or exercise

Strict diets can be challenging to follow, and people may not always have the time or ability to exercise. However, a variety of simple lifestyle changes can help people lose weight and improve their health. These include taking probiotics, getting enough sleep, and thoroughly chewing food

How much salt does it really take to harm your heart?

A large, international study finds that current dietary guidelines for salt intake are overcautious, and that former evidence may not have been ‘the best.’

Eight health benefits of gelatin

Gelatin may not be the first food you think of when considering healthful foods. However, it contains surprising nutritional benefits. Discover more.

Which production attributes are most important to consumers when buying beef, chicken?

Consumers are increasingly interested in how their food is produced and look for claims such as no growth hormones, no GMOs, etc. on food products.

Soy may improve survival rates in some breast cancer patients

New research shows the consumption of soy foods may not only be safe for patients with breast cancer, but also improve survival rates for some of them.

How reliable is the glycemic index?

The glycemic index may not be a reliable measure of the rise in blood sugar levels after eating, as it varies widely between people and times of eating.

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