Latin dishes can be heart-healthy and still keep authentic flavors
Over the decades, traditional Latin American and Caribbean foods and flavors have won the hearts – and stomachs – of hungry people in the...
Blackcurrants can lower blood sugar after meal
Researchers from King's College London found that drinking blackcurrant extract can help reduce blood sugar and insulin levels after a meal.
What vitamin D can — and can’t — do for you
In the supplement world, vitamin D has long been the star.
For decades, it’s been touted as a cure-all supplement — a cheap, easy way...
Some low-carb diets may reduce diabetes risk, but others may raise it
A new Harvard study suggests that the quality of food, not just the amount of carbs, may affect a person's risk of Type 2...
Black coffee may help lower blood pressure
Scientists from The University of Western Australia recently have shown that drinking three cups of black tea a day can significantly lower blood pressure,...
Krill oil could boost muscle health in older people
Krill oil is similar to oceanic fish oil in that they are both rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for our health.
Diet change may bring biggest benefit for heart health
Lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, losing weight, quitting smoking, and increasing physical activity, have been shown to reduce the risk of...
Low-carb plant-based diet may lower death risk in type 2 diabetes
A new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that following a low-carbohydrate diet that is mainly...
How to reduce unwanted iodized salt reactions when boiling pasta
Iodine is a vital nutrient that helps to keep the thyroid gland functioning properly. In many countries, people get enough iodine in their diet...
This nutrient in eggs may prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Choline is a crucial nutrient that is synthesized in small amounts by the liver and can be found in various foods such as eggs,...