The desire to eat potatoes can sometimes be hampered by the thought that they contain too many starches and too few nutrients. Fortunately, sweet potatoes may easily take their place without a dieter having to make compromises when it comes to taste or variety, according to the Lafayette Journal & Courier. A restaurant owner told
It may be a good idea to look into an alkaline diet filled with fruits and vegetables as its been revealed that moderate weight loss may improve heart health. A study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis revealed that when patients lost a moderate amount of weight, it decreased thickness in
It often costs more to catch wild salmon than to raise them on farms. Some people believe farm-raised fish deliver fewer nutrients when consumed, but recent research has shown that salmon fed almost exclusively on vegetables still contain healthy amounts of vitamins and minerals. A study conducted at Norway’s National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood
Hurricanes, tornados and other severe weather have caused major flooding in the United States and other parts of the world. Water damage can also cause surfaces to moldwhich can pose a threat to your health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say mold developing indoors may cause you to experience a stuffy nose
Although some smokers may want to consider taking such as calcium and vitamin C to help counteract the harmful effects of the habit, some may want to consider kicking the problem altogether. A new study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology found that cigarette smoking increases the chances of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD),
PSA levels may be more predictive of prostate cancer risk in African-American men than in Caucasian men with a family history of prostate cancer, according to a new study. During the course of the study, researchers at the University of Chicago observed 646 high-risk men aged 35 to 69 years, 63 percent of whom were
Israeli researchers have discovered a link between the eating habits of the elderly and their risk of death. The study conducted at Ben Gurion University included 298 participants aged 70-82 years and analyzed the Daily Activity Energy Expenditure (DAEE) and dietary factors, including self-reported appetite, enjoyment of eating and food intake. It found that higher
Hardly a month goes by without a news story appearing touting the benefits of drinking a few glasses of red wine each week. But which nutrient provides the basis for these stories, and can it be found in vitamin supplements? The compound is called resveratrol, and it can indeed be taken via herbal supplements or
Colonoscopies may prove beneficial for men with prostate cancer, according to findings presented at the annual American College of Gastroenterology Meeting. This is because patients who suffer from this disease are at an increased risk of adenomas, or polyps that tend to develop rapidly and can lead to prostate cancer. During a recent study, researchers
As global health authorities scramble to contain the swine flu outbreak in the face of limited medical treatment options, it may be useful to note there are dietary supplemtns which may be effective in protecting against the infection. According to the acting CDC director Dr Richard Besser, the swine flu strain is a mutant of