Postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes may reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by increasing the amount of dietary cacao flavonoids and soy isoflavones, according to a study published in the journal Diabetes Care. ...More
New studies presented at Experimental Biology 2012 this week reveal eating the incredible edible egg not only provides need nutrients to power through the day, but also may help increase satiety and help improve high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in patients who ...More
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently deemed pistachio nuts as a heart healthy food by allowing its Heart-Check Food Certification Program’s Heart-Check mark to be featured on select the packaging of pistachio nuts grown and marketed by members of the American ...More
Obese individuals who consume a diet rich in soy protein may significantly reduce fat accumulation and triglycerides in their livers by partially restoring the function of a key signaling pathway in the organ, according to new research presented April 22 at the Experimental ...More
Incorporating more tree nuts, such as almonds, cashews, pistachios and walnuts, may help ward off heart disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome by improving levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and lowering levels of C-reactive protein, according to ...More
Chocolate lovers rejoice. Adults who eat chocolate on a regular basis are actually thinner compared to those who don’t indulge in the tasty treat, according to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The latest findings add to the growing body of ...More
Increasing daily intake of vitamin D3 can significantly improve high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and help reduce body fat mass in overweight or obese individuals, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition. ...More
Consuming a diet rich in soy foods may help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in individuals whose bodies are able to convert it to an estrogen-like compound called equol, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The ...More
The market for targeted health and wellness foods and beverages is a dynamic and promising one, driven largely by an aging population and the growing recognition of the instrumental role diet plays in a wide range of health conditions, including heart disease, high blood ...More
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