Yogurt can help lose weight and reduce body mass index
Probiotics are live bacteria that are good for our health, especially the digestive system. Different from bad bacteria that cause diseases, probiotics are good bacteria...
High-protein diet eliminates metabolic benefit of weight loss
A high-protein diet is often recommended by nutritionists to help build muscle and lose fat. Such a diet may include tuna, salmon fillet, chicken...
Calcium supplements increase heart disease risk: evidence from a 10-year study
In a recent study, researchers find that while calcium intake from food is good for health, calcium supplements are associated with higher risk of...
Eating pasta may help maintain normal body weight, says study
Pasta is a traditional component of Mediterranean diet in Italy. Its role in the management of body weight is still unclear. In a study published...
Replacing sugar-sweetened beverage with water can help lose weight
Sugar-sweetened beverage, such as sweetened milk, contributes to excessive weight gain through added energy intake. In a recent study, researchers find that replacing sugar-sweetened beverage...
Eating less meat could significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, says study
Currently the rates of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are rising worldwide. In the US, it is estimated that 3.1 million people have AD. Globally, about...
Regularly eating nuts can reduce inflammation
It is known that nuts are a good source of protein. In addition, most nuts contain at least some heart-healthy substances, such as unsaturated...
Why you should replace lard with fish oil: saturated fats can affect the brain...
Lard is pig fat and commonly used in many cuisines around the world as a cooking fat. It is an ingredient in sausages, pates...
Supermarkets have become the single largest source of junk food in the USA
Junk food is cheap food containing high calories from sugar or fat with little fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. Although junk food does not...
Cinnamon can cool the stomach and help digestion, says study
Cinnamon is a highly delicious spice. It has been well known for its medical properties for a long time. Previous research shows that cinnamon...