Like most adults in the United States, many American children are getting too much salt in their diets, a new study says. And, as in adults, that extra sodium might be increasing their blood... Read more
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of carotenoid anti- oxidants; they also contain calcium, thiamine & potas- sium, are high in fiber, vitamins A & C. Whole Wheat Sweet Potato... Read more
People who drink iced tea may be putting themselves at greater risk for developing painful kidney stones, a new study indicates. Researchers from Loyola University Medical Center explained t... Read more
In a new study of California moms, women whose children had autism recalled getting less folic acid through food and supplements early in their pregnancies than those whose kids didn’t devel... Read more
Apples combine fiber, flavonoids & antioxidant nutrients in a way that is unique & unmatched by other fruits. They have no fat, cholesterol or sodium & contain potassium, vita... Read more
People trying to quit smoking are three times more likely to succeed if they eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, according to a new study. Public health researchers at the University at Buf... Read more
A: Caffeine may slightly boost weight loss or prevent weight gain, but there’s no sound evidence that increased caffeine consumption results in significant or permanent weight loss. Caffeine... Read more
Excellent sources of dietary fiber, minerals & vitamins; their flavonoid antioxidants are found to be protective against cancers including colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung... Read more
Reducing people’s options for junk foods gets them to cut back on the amount of calories they take in from junk food, but it doesn’t help them to lose weight, according to a new study.... Read more
More salt in the average U.S. diet comes from bread and rolls and not from salty snacks like potato chips, pretzels and popcorn, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Contro... Read more
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