Archive for the 'Healthy Foods' Category

Experts: Coffee may help prevent diabetes and cancer… but it’s not a “health” food

Drinking fresh-brewed coffee may help prevent diabetes and certain cancers, according to a group of experts at a Experimental Biology 2007 meeting in Washington, DC. They looked at the results of several hundred studies and found that the antioxidant-rich beverage may provide some protection against colon, rectal, and liver cancers while preventing the development of […]

Mediterranean diet may prevent allergies & asthma in children

Children who eat a Mediterranean-style diet — rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts — may experience fewer respiratory problems such as allergies and asthma, according to a new study conducted on the Greek island of Crete. Researchers said this may explain why, on the island, skin allergies are as common as anywhere else but […]

Get stronger bones by eating good fat

People who eat a diet high in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) — one of the “good” omega-3 fats — have stronger bones, according to a recent study from The Pennsylvania State University. Researchers say that plant sources of the fat (such as walnuts and flaxseeds) strengthen bones as well as seafood sources… good news for people […]

Women: Eat more seafood while pregnant, have smarter kids

The children of women who eat more seafood while pregnant turn out to be smarter and have better developmental skills than kids whose mothers eat less (or no) seafood, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health. Researchers say that the findings show that women who limit their intake of fish and […]

Study: Drink a Little Wine, Live Longer

Drinking a small amount of wine each day appears to extend life expectancy by several years, according to a new study from the Netherlands. Researchers found that men who drank an average of about half a glass of wine per day had a lower rate of cardiovascular death and death from all causes.
It’s becoming more […]