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First Lady, Agriculture Secretary Launch MyPlate Icon as a New Reminder to Help Consumers to Make Healthier Food Choices

Posted: Thursday, June 02, 2011

First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled the federal government’s new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices.

Walnuts are Tops for Antioxidant Protection

Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

In a recent report, scientists presented an analysis revealing that walnuts contain what can be considered the optimal blend of superior-quality antioxidants when compared to all other tree and ground nuts.

Limiting Carbs, Not Calories, Reduces Liver Fat Faster

Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

Curbing carbohydrates is more effective than cutting calories for individuals who want to quickly reduce the amount of fat in their liver.

Ginseng Does Not Improve Blood Sugars

Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2011

Swallowing ginseng root extract has no effect on blood sugar regulation among people with diabetes or prediabetic symptoms, a new study concludes.

Maple Syrup Helps Fight Cancer and Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2011

Researchers from University of Rhode Island say they've found a host of benefits in maple syrup, including anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory agents, and properties that may help keep blood sugar levels in check.

Nobiletin in Tangerines Fights Obesity and Protects againstType 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease

Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2011

New research has discovered a substance in tangerines not only prevents obesity, but also offers protection against Type 2 diabetes, and even atherosclerosis.

Safflower Can Improve Glycemia, Inflammation and Lipids

Posted: Sunday, April 10, 2011

Supplementation with 8 g safflower (SAF) oil daily improved glycemia, inflammation, and blood lipids in obese, postmenopausal women with Type 2 diabetes.

Effects of Grapefruit on Energy Balance, Weight Loss, Body Composition, and Cardiometabolic Risk in Obese Adults

Posted: Sunday, April 10, 2011

Reducing dietary energy density has proven to be an effective strategy to reduce energy intakes and promote weight control. This effect appears most robust when a low energy dense preload is consumed before meals.

Which Nut Is the Best and Healthiest?

Posted: Sunday, April 10, 2011

A new study positions walnuts in the No. 1 slot among a family of foods that lay claim to being among the most nearly perfect, packaged foods and it only takes 7 walnuts a day to get the benefits.

Diet Rich in Omega-3 Fats May Reduce Risk of Obesity-Related Disease

Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2011

A study of Yup'ik Eskimos in Alaska, who on average consume 20 times more omega-3 fats from fish than people in the lower 48 states, suggests that a high intake of these fats helps prevent obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.