Carbs help the body recover after intense workout

A review of existing research suggests eating carbohydrates either during or immediately after intense exercise helps the body’s immune system to recover.

Daily chocolate intake linked to lower risk of diabetes, heart disease

There is some welcome news for chocolate lovers; new research suggests eating chocolate every day may lower the likelihood of diabetes and heart disease.

Daily serving of pulses may aid long-term weight loss

Want to lose weight and keep it off? A new study suggests eating 130 g of dried beans, dried peas, chickpeas or lentils every day could help.

Dried plums could protect against radiation-induced bone loss

Exposure to ionizing radiation – through cancer therapy, for example – may lead to bone loss.

Early peanut exposure may prevent allergy in high-risk children

A new study suggests eating peanuts regularly before the age of 11 months can protect most babies at high risk of developing peanut allergy.

Olive oil, greens explain Mediterranean diet’s beneficial effect on blood pressure

New mouse study suggests eating unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables – found in the Mediterranean diet – triggers a mechanism that protects against high blood pressure.

Snacking On Raisins Controls Hunger, Promotes Satiety In Children

New research recently announced at the Canadian Nutrition Society annual meeting in Vancouver, B.C., suggests eating raisins as an after-school snack prevents excessive calorie intake and increases satiety – or feeling of fullness – as compared to other commonly consumed snacks…