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Whole Food Nutrition Category

Diet of fruits and vegetables may reduce risk of lung cancer

Diet of fruits and vegetables may reduce risk of lung cancer

By Health News Team • Sep 1st, 2010 • Category: True Health News, Whole Food Nutrition

Business Week reports that a recent study has found that a strong, balanced diet of fruits and vegetables can benefit individuals who are prone to lung cancer, even those who smoke. Among those who participated in the experiment, the group who maintained this diet had a 27 percent lower chance of being afflicted with a common type of lung cancer.

Researchers say afternoon snacks should include whole grains

Researchers say afternoon snacks should include whole grains

By Health News Team • Jul 30th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health News, Whole Food Nutrition

Giving kids an afternoon snack of graham crackers may help get more whole grains in their diets, according to the findings of a new University of Minnesota study.

Eating pecans may help protect neurological function

Eating pecans may help protect neurological function

By Sandra Cooper • Jun 11th, 2010 • Category: Diet, True Health News, Whole Food Nutrition

A new study suggests adding pecans to the diet may delay the progression of age-related motor neuron degeneration, including diseases like ALS, which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Boost health with phytonutrients

Boost health with phytonutrients

By Health News Team • Apr 29th, 2010 • Category: Diet, True Health News, Whole Food Nutrition

Results of a new study may encourage many Americans to increase their intake of some different fruits and vegetables to maximize their phytonutrient intake and decrease the risk for certain chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes.

Study finds barbeque marinades are high in antioxidants

Study finds barbeque marinades are high in antioxidants

By Sandra Cooper • Mar 25th, 2010 • Category: True Health News, Whole Food Nutrition

Individuals may want to fire up their grills this spring to enjoy some added health benefits from antioxidant-packed marinades and sauces. A new study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis has found that common barbeque marinades are good sources of antioxidants.

Study: Discounts prompt people to buy healthier foods

Study: Discounts prompt people to buy healthier foods

By Mark Vavoulis • Feb 8th, 2010 • Category: True Health News, Whole Food Nutrition

A report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that lower prices may be the key to getting people to buy healthier foods.

Go ‘nuts’ over a healthy snack

Go ‘nuts’ over a healthy snack

By Mark Vavoulis • Nov 18th, 2009 • Category: True Health News, Whole Food Nutrition

Grabbing a handful of nuts is an easy way to have a healthy snack that’s high in nutrition.

Drink your vegetables?

Drink your vegetables?

By Sandra Cooper • Oct 28th, 2009 • Category: True Health News, Whole Food Nutrition

Even though countless studies have proven the importance of a diet containing plenty of fruits and vegetables, as many as 80 percent of people worldwide simply don’t eat enough on a daily basis. But results of a new study may make that statistic an easy one to change, according to researchers at the University of California Davis.

Study: Eat raisins for a healthy smile

Study: Eat raisins for a healthy smile

By Health News Team • Oct 2nd, 2009 • Category: True Health News, Whole Food Nutrition

They’re sweet and small and a great on-the-go snack option. Now, researchers say eating raisins is good for your teeth as well.

Eating a high amount of fruits linked to improved cognitive performance

Eating a high amount of fruits linked to improved cognitive performance

By Mark Vavoulis • Sep 10th, 2009 • Category: True Health News, Whole Food Nutrition

An international team of researchers has conducted a study that found cognitive benefits in increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, likely owing to their high antioxidant content.