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.

Gluten may trigger lymphoma in some celiac disease patients

New research shows how, in a small group of people with celiac disease, the consumption of gluten may trigger chemicals which in turn cause lymphoma.

How to extract and benefit from insect oil?

Surprised to see how the Dutch people, whose culture is alien to the consumption of insects, have expressed interest in entomology with a scientific and commercial vision, a Mexican researcher is…

High-fat diet alters behavior and produces signs of brain inflammation

Can the consumption of fatty foods change your behavior and your brain?High-fat diets have long been known to increase the risk for medical problems, including heart disease and stroke, but…

Added fructose identified as major driver of type 2 diabetes ‘epidemic’

Clinical experts have urged for a dramatic reduction in the consumption of added sugars, calling for more restrictive dietary guidelines to tackle rising levels of diabetes.

Quality of U.S. diet improves, gap widens for quality between rich and poor

The quality of the U.S.

WHO proposes to halve advised daily sugar intake

The World Health Organization has issued draft guidelines calling for a reduction of daily sugar intake to 5% of total daily calories in order to tackle public health problems, such as obesity and tooth decay.In recent years, there has been increasing concern regarding the consumption of “free” sugars.

What are the health benefits of spearmint?

Spearmint is a pleasant-smelling species of mint often used in medicine for its claimed therapeutic properties. The herb is found in many health food products, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and cosmetics

What Is Flaxseed? What Are The Benefits Of Flaxseed?

Flaxseeds (also called linseeds) are a rich source of micronutrients, fiber, and the essential fatty acid “alpha-linolenic acid” (ALA). The seeds come from flax, one of the the oldest fiber crops in the world – known to have been cultivated in ancient Egypt and ancient China.

Neither High Fructose Corn Syrup Nor Table Sugar Increases Liver Fat Under ‘Real World’ Conditions

A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism presented compelling data showing the consumption of both high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sucrose (table sugar) at levels consistent with average daily consumption do not increase liver fat in humans, a leading cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)…

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