Does eating right help keep our skin from aging?

March 26, 2008 2 comments

Dietary nutrient intakes and skin-aging appearance among middle-aged American women. 
Nutritional factors play a key role in normal functioning of the skin, the body’s largest organ. However, little is known about the effects of diet on skin-aging appearance. Recent research indicates that higher intakes of vitamin C and linoleic acid and lower intakes of fats and [...]

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Can eating low GI/GL lower your risk?

March 19, 2008 No comments yet

Due to inconsistent findings from observational studies, there is controversy over the effects of dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) on the risk of certain chronic diseases. A recent meta-analysis showed that diets high in GI and/or GL increase the risk of certain chronic, degenerative diseases.
Meta-analysis of glycemic index and glycemic load [...]

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Higher plasma vitamin C concentrations predict lower risk of stroke in adults

February 27, 2008 No comments yet

In a British study of over 20,000 adults, those with the highest plasma vitamin C levels had a significantly lower risk of stroke when compared to adults with lower levels.
To date, clinical trials have not shown significant benefit of vitamin C supplementation in reducing stroke risk, but they have not examined the relation between plasma [...]

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Regular Exercise and Fish Oil May Keep Arteries Clear and Reduce Body Fat

February 22, 2008 No comments yet

Fish oil supplements and regular exercise both reduce body fat and improve cardiovascular and metabolic health.
A combination of prolonged exercise and fish oil can dramatically reduce levels of a fat that can cause hardening of the arteries, a leading cause of heart disease. Fat in the bloodstream is a primary contributor to atherosclerosis, or partial [...]

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Polyphenols reduce absorption of toxic by-products of a fatty meal

February 13, 2008 No comments yet

Polyphenols are antioxidants found in many plants and foods, including grapes, green tea, chocolate, and red wine. They are known to play a role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, but their specific actions are not entirely understood. New research illustrates the beneficial protective effects of dietary polyphenols taken with a meal.
Researchers recently investigated the [...]

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