Tag: Food & Nutrition: Misc.
Many Foods Marketed to Children Don’t Meet Nutrition Guidelines
53 percent of products advertised do not meet Interagency Working Group's recommendations
Shiitake Mushroom Intake Tied to Improved Human Immunity
Increased ex vivo proliferation of γδ-T cells, natural killer T cells with mushroom consumption
Exercise Can’t Fix the Damage of a Bad Diet
Physical activity has health benefits, but obesity is not only due to lack of exercise
Focus on Calories Versus Quality of Food Misdirected
Researchers say it's not just about calories; some foods not as impactful on weight as thought
Impact of Sodium, Potassium Intake Varies With BP
Increase in sodium/potassium ratio linked to increase in LV mass in young adults with pre-, hypertension
Daily Serving of Leafy Greens May Help Preserve Cognition
Vitamin K thought to slow deterioration
Eating Whole Eggs With Salad Ups Carotenoid Absorption
Co-consumption of eggs and salad increases absorption of carotenoid from raw vegetables
Eating Peanuts Aids Postprandial Triglyceride Response
Preserved endothelial function seen after consumption of high-fat meal containing peanuts
An Apple a Day May Keep the Pharmacist Away
No effect on doctor visits, but a slight decrease in need for prescription meds
Fish, ω-3 PUFAs Linked to Survival After Breast Cancer
Reduction in all-cause mortality for women with high intake of tuna, other fish, ω-3-PUFAs
