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.
The fountain of youth is an age-old concept that many have sought but none seem to have actually found. However, new research from Germany suggests that for many people, their perceived psychological age is at least a decade lower than their chronological age an attitude that could actually help them to live longer. A
In addition to adapting an alkaline diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains to keep the immune system healthy, certain cholesterol-lowering drugs may give patients immunity from bacterial infections such as sickle anemia, an illness that affects red blood cells, a new study is suggesting. According to research from St. Jude Childrens Hospital, drugs
How long is too long when it comes to keeping leftovers? Lets turn to the experts at the American Dietetic Association. For food left in the refrigerator, follow these recommended estimates for about how long they should last: Cooked fresh vegetables: three or four days Cooked pasta: up to five days Cooked rice: up to
Tanacetum vulgare, a flowering herb known as tansy, has been used for centuries in Britain and Spain as an alternative medicine and folk remedy. Now, scientists are saying that it may have applications in the field of sexually transmitted disease (STD). The antiviral properties of the herb may make it an effective treatment for oral
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
The cocoa found in chocolate may be good for heart heatlh, according to a new report from usnews.com. The article cites a study in which 42 men and women were put on a diet that included 40 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder mixed with skim milk daily. The participants, who had an average age of
If you are watching your heart health, you may want to invest in some nutritional supplements full of potassium to make sure you are getting enough of this dietary mineral. A new analysis conducted by the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute found that increasing potassium intake while also decreasing sodium consumption
Skin damaged by excessive sun exposure could benefit from a different type of light therapy. According to new research conducted by the University of Michigan Health System, sun-damaged skin may be improved by treatment with a topical product that increases the skins sensitivity to light, followed by laser therapy. In this study, researchers at the