Individuals who consume a diet rich in omega-3s fatty acids and vitamins are less likely to have brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease than people who have lower levels of the nutrients, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. ...More
Infants born to mothers who consumed a diet supplemented with B vitamins, particularly folate, may be less likely to develop colorectal cancer, according to a new study published in the journal Gut. ...More
Women who consume a diet of foods rich in thiamine (vitamin B1) and riboflavin (vitamin B2) may lower their risk of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) by 25 percent, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. ...More
Individuals who eat rice reduce the amount of added sugars in their diet by four teaspoons (16 grams) and reduce highly saturated solid fats by 7 grams, improving their diet quality and reducing their risk for obesity, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome, according ...More
Adult intakes for a significant number of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, E, D and folate, are well below the recommended intakes, according to new studies presented during the Second World Congress of Public Health Nutrition held in Portugal last month. ...More