February 2016 ~ FOOD NEWS

Monday, 29 February 2016

Could Truffles be Contaminated with Radioactive Compounds?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Good news for mushroom lovers. A team of researchers has tried to clear the air around burgundy or summer truffles, a type of mushroom that ranges among the most expensive foods in the world, being contaminated by radioactivity. In a new study, experts...

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Saturday, 27 February 2016

World Food Prices Start 2016 at Near Seven-Year Low

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); World food prices fell to near a seven-year low in January, weighed down by declines for agricultural commodities, particularly sugar, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. Food prices have fallen for four straight years and remain under pressure from ample agricultural...

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Friday, 26 February 2016

Adding Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Your Diet May Cut Breast Cancer Risk

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A new study reveals that foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids are likely to reduce the risk of breast cancer in women who are obese and in post-menopausal phase. The study shows that increasing levels of Omega-3 in the blood were linked with...

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Thursday, 25 February 2016

Everyday Mindfulness May Help Keep Glucose Levels Healthy

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Those who score high on mindfulness - the ability of being aware of one's present thoughts and feelings - are significantly more likely than people with low scores to have healthy glucose levels, suggests new research. We all know that elevated glucose levels...

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Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Excessive Use of Antibiotics May Cause Mental Confusion

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A group of researchers from the United States have found that antibiotics that fights bacterial infection may be linked to a serious disruption in brain function, called delirium, and other brain-related problems. According to Mayo Clinic, "Delirium is a serious disturbance in mental...

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Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Cranberry Juice May Protect Against Diabetes & Heart Disease

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This blush red sweet fruit packs more benefits than you’d imagine. Cranberries are freshly found throughout North America. Cranberry juice and extracts have long been used by Native American Indian tribes as medicine and now a latest supports the same. According to a...

By: Rohit On 10:42

Binge Drinking May Increase the Risk of Hypertension in Youth

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Young adults in their twenties who regularly "binge" drink have higher blood pressure which may increase the risk of developing hypertension, says a new study.Binge drinking was defined in the study as consuming five or more alcoholic beverages in less than two hours....

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Monday, 22 February 2016

Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy? It's Best to Avoid

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A lot of doctors and health experts acknowledge the fact that no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy and now scientists have also warned that it's better to be cautious. A new study suggests that mothers who consume alcohol during pregnancy put...

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Sunday, 21 February 2016

Eat Avocado to Improve Cholesterol Levels

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eating fresh avocados every day can significantly change lipid profiles and improve cholesterol levels, reveals a study conducted at the University of the Pacific at Stockton in California. According to findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology, the use of avocados in...

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Saturday, 20 February 2016

Eating Potatoes Ups Potassium, Fiber in Kids

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Potatoes tend to be well-liked by kids and can be a good source of potassium and dietary fiber for children aged one-three years, a study has found. It showed potatoes provide eight percent of the recommended daily value of fiber -- important for...

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Friday, 19 February 2016

Are We All Getting Fatter?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Body Mass Index (BMI) is found to be rising across both sexes and within all social groups, there has been a significantly larger increase in those who already have the highest BMIs, reveals a new study. The BMI average was found to...

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Thursday, 18 February 2016

Green Tea Compound May Help Combat Rheumatoid Arthritis

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A compound in green tea may offer a potential new approach to combating the joint pain, inflammation and tissue damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis. The researchers confirmed their findings in a pre-clinical animal model of human rheumatoid arthritis, where they observed that ankle...

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Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Chinese Eating Twice the Amount of Salt Recommended: Study

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Salt intake has been on the decline in China since 2000, but it currently is still nearly twice the amount recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) , a new study said. The study, published in the US journal JAMA, was based on...

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Tuesday, 16 February 2016

Organic Milk, Meat Richer in Omega-3: Study

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Organic milk and meat contain about 50 percent more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced equivalents, according to a pair of large-scale studies published Tuesday. Previous research has linked omega-3 with reduced rates of cardiovascular disease, improved neurological development, and better immune...

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Monday, 15 February 2016

Can Eating Broccoli Slow Down Cancer-Cells Growth?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Some of the previous studies have found that women with a high intake of cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage or kale, have a decreased risk of breast cancer. It was found that a certain element present in cruciferous vegetables can help...

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Sunday, 14 February 2016

This Diet Reduces Weight and Controls Cholesterol

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What could be better than an all-in-one weight loss diet? A recent study at St. Michael's Hospital showed that a modified Atkins diet, called "Eco-Atkins" diet, can be effectively used to reduce weight and lower the risk of developing heart diseases. The study...

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Friday, 12 February 2016

Focus on Quality, Not Quantity, of Food to Stay Slim

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Have you come across a few people who never seem to worry about weight and yet manage to stay slim? One secret that works behind their seeming effortlessness may actually be a sharp focus on the quality of food that they eat, suggests...

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Thursday, 11 February 2016

The hot debate about genetically modified foods

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Genetically modified foods have been around for years, but most Americans have no idea if they are eating them. The Food and Drug Administration says they don't need to be labeled. But in the first major victory for consumers who say they have...

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Wednesday, 10 February 2016

Barley Benefits: How It Could Help Reduce Blood Sugar Level

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barley, the ancient grain, may not score as high compared to the popularity of other grains, but its health benefits are aplenty. It is not without reason considered to be a superfood. For years it has been used by many communities to make...

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Tuesday, 9 February 2016

An Amazing Drink That Melts Fat In Just 4 Days

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The fat accumulation is a common issue nowadays and many people are suffering from it. You might have got a lot of suggestion about how to reduce the fat in minimum days and in effortless manner like exercise, balance diet as well as...

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Monday, 8 February 2016

Fibrous Foods Great for Heart Attack Patients

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to a promising research, people who survive heart attacks have a greater chance of living longer if they increase their dietary intake of cereal fibre. "Those who ate most fibre had a 25 percent lower chance of dying in the nine years...

By: Rohit On 10:57

Important Health Tips To Consider

If you have been feeling a little under the weather lately, there are some important health tips that can help. Sometimes people do not always feel their best and usually it is because of the way they live their lives. Taking better care of yourself is the first...

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Sunday, 7 February 2016

How Brushing Your Teeth Twice a Day Can Revitalise Your Heart

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What have brushing and cleaning your teeth to do with your heart? A lot, say health experts, suggesting that taking care of your teeth and gums will not only help keep oral hygiene or make you smile better but also save your heart...

By: Rohit On 10:44

Saturday, 6 February 2016

Berry Good for Your Heart

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When it comes to foods that both taste great and are great for your heart, it’s hard to beat the berry. Berries of all kinds are rich in antioxidants—substances found in certain foods that help fight cell damage. “Antioxidants work everywhere in the...

By: Rohit On 10:23

Why Vitamins Are Important to Good Health

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BOB DOUGHTY: Many jobs must be done with two people. One person takes the lead. The other helps. It is this cooperation that brings success. So it is with the human body. Much of our good health depends on the cooperation between substances....

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Friday, 5 February 2016

At the Sushi Bar

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Japanese restaurants can be one of the healthiest options when dining out, if you know your way around a menu. Japanese foods tend to have a lot of salt, so avoid foods prepared in sauces (which are typically high in sodium). If you’re...

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Thursday, 4 February 2016

World Cancer Day: Did You Know These Foods Could Give You Cancer?

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the American Cancer Society, "Substances and exposures that may lead to cancer are termed as Carcinogens". They range from chemical substances and ultraviolet radiation to infectious agents and tobacco. While carcinogens have the potential to cause cancer, they do not always...

By: Rohit On 10:58

Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Healthy food swaps

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Choosing healthier foods is easier than you may think. By changing just a few eating habits you can make a big difference to your diet. Making small changes to your diet is the healthiest and most achievable way to lose weight. Your first...

By: Rohit On 23:19