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Whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer
Washington, Aug 30 (ANI): Stressing on the importance whole grains, experts have claimed that incorporating them in the diet can lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and certain cancers.
Lona Sandon, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at UT Southwestern Medical Center and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, says that it’s important for people [...]
Eat melons to lower your BP
Washington, Aug 29 (ANI): People suffering from high blood pressure are advised to eat lots of potassium-rich vegetables and fruits such as melons, oranges, say nutrition experts at UT Southwestern Medical Centre.
“Melons like cantaloupe and watermelon are particularly high in potassium,” said Lona Sandon, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at UT Southwestern and spokesperson for [...]
Vegetarian diets can keep heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes at bay
Washington, July 5 (ANI): Vegetarian can help prevent and treat chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes, according to a report.
The report was written by Winston Craig, PhD, MPH, RD, professor and chair of the department of nutrition and wellness at Andrews University; and Reed Mangels, PhD, RD, nutrition advisor at the Vegetarian [...]
Women more concerned with weight than overall health, says poll
New York, May 13 (ANI): Majority of women are more concerned about their weight than overall health, says a new US poll.
The new Associated Press-iVillage poll found that half of the women aren’t down with their weight – even the 26 percent [...]
Vegetarians ‘at higher risk of eating disorders’
Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): Vegetarians may have a healthier diet, but they are at an increased risk of having eating disorders, say researchers.
Researchers from at University of Minnesota, University of Texas and St. John’s University have revealed that while vegetarians tend to eat healthier diets and are less likely than non-vegetarians to be overweight or [...]
