Brussels sprouts have as much vitamin C as oranges – and plenty of other...
For many people, Christmas dinner is not complete without a side helping of brussels sprouts. Indeed, they are Britain’s favourite Christmas dinner vegetable.
But if...
Flavonoid-rich foods may control high blood pressure
A recent study from Queen’s University found that flavonoid-rich foods, including berries, apples, pears, and wine, appear to have a positive effect on blood...
With a little luck, these foods will get your new year started right
Need a healthy way to kick off the new year? You're in luck.
As the calendar turns, cultures across the world focus on good fortune...
People with very high blood pressure should drink less coffee
In a study from the National Center for Global Health and Medicine in Tokyo, scientists found people with severely high blood pressure who drink...
Skip the salt, grab the bananas, says heart health experts
In a study from Harvard University and elsewhere, scientists found lower sodium intake and higher potassium intake is linked to a reduced risk of...
Healthy eating tips over the holidays
Between bountiful buffets and “food-pushing relatives,” the winter holidays hold landmines for those trying to eat healthily.
Yogurt may help reduce high blood pressure
Heart disease is the leading cause of death, and high blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
A recent...
Cruciferous vegetables may reverse kidney damage in people with diabetes
It is estimated that about one-quarter of people with diabetes will eventually develop diabetic nephropathy, a gradual loss of kidney function eventually requiring dialysis.
The...
Widely used food additive could boost gut inflammation, colon cancer
A recent study from Georgia State University found that emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life,...
Mediterranean diet not only boosts health, but also improves fertility
Mediterranean diet may also help overcome infertility, making it a non-intrusive and affordable strategy for couples trying to conceive.