Saturated fats have been given a bad name. But it might be the bun and the fries raising your cholesterol, and not the cheese burger.
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Traditional vegetable diet reduces risk of premature babies
It turns out we should follow our parent’s advice when we’re thinking about becoming parents ourselves, with a study finding eating the traditional ‘three-veggies’ before pregnancy lowers the risk of a premature birth. We analysed the diets of nearly 3500 women and found high consumption of carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, pumpkin, cabbage, green beans and potatoes… Continue reading Traditional vegetable diet reduces risk of premature babies
Japanese doctors found seeds from a Southeast Asian tree may improve obesity and diabetes
Medical researchers have known for a long time that the hormone adiponectin improves obesity and diabetes and that the compound resveratrol increases the production of this beneficial hormone. Researchers from Kumamoto University, Japan who study plants from around the world for useful medicinal properties have found that Melinjo seed extract (MSE) stimulates the production of… Continue reading Japanese doctors found seeds from a Southeast Asian tree may improve obesity and diabetes
Dutch scientists find that kids are twice as likely to eat healthier after watching cooking shows with healthy food and healthy portion sizes
Scientists find that watching healthy TV cookery shows leads to healthy food choices by younger viewers.