In the wake of recently released dietary guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), some rice distributors have been quick to point out that the nutrition derived from whole grain rice is still considered healthy. The USDA’s recommended eating regimen derives between 45 and 65 percent of its calories from carbohydrates, but necessarily from
While such as vitamins A, C and E may be known for maintaining healthy skin, a new study is suggesting that a lack of omega-6 fatty acids may be linked to severe dermatitis. According to researchers from the University of Illinois, a specific omega-6 fatty acid known as arachidonic acid may lead to excessive itching.
For those who love summer grilling but are afraid of the health consequences, the new research into a potentially anti-carcinogenic role of rosemary extracts and Thai spices will be welcome news. Charring increases the levels of carcinogenic compounds known as heterocyclic amines (HCAs) in meats, but scientists working for the Food Safety Consortium (FSC) found
A new article has taken a fresh look at the benefits of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). Mark Tabaka, from Bristol Hospital in Connecticut, analyzed multiple observational studies on CAD patterns for an article in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. He found
An article published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics has detailed a new review study which confirms a diet low in fat and red meat and high in fruits and vegetables may prevent or help treat prostate cancer. Australian researchers reviewed dietary recommendations in the prevention of prostate cancer as well as in
A new study suggests that the nutritional supplement vitamin E can protect a patients brain after they suffer a stroke. Researchers from the Ohio State University revealed that a specific kind of vitamin E can help prevent cells from dying after a stroke, according to findings published in the Journal of Neurochemistry. Vitamin E can
Consuming enough vitamin D is a crucial part of the daily human diet, which means that individuals who get too little of the nutrient may want to purchase a vitamin supplement in order to avoid a deficiency. According to new research, taking such dietary supplements may include another health benefit the reduced risk of
It’s in pills, gel-caps and over-the-counter dietary supplements, and now scientists are saying that that it may soon be used to supplement traditional treatments for alcoholism. It’s fish oil, and it’s available nearly everywhere. A study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry recently announced that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may mute
Individuals who are affected by chronic sinuses may want to stay away from secondhand smoke as those who are exposed to it are more likely to suffer from chronic rhinosinusitis. According to a new study published in the Archives of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, people who are exposed to secondhand smoke on a
If you eat tangerines or consume dietary citrus supplements, you may be getting enough vitamin C to keep you healthy. But did you know that the tasty fruit may also support healthy blood glucose levels, flexible arteries, and promote a healthy weight? A team of scientists from the University of Western Ontario stated in a