Soy Protein Doesn't Lower Cholesterol (HealthDay)HealthDay - FRIDAY, Aug. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Eating foods with soy protein
has been promoted as a way to lower cholesterol, but a new study finds it
has no significant effect on cholesterol levels.
Negative effect of weight loss on bone may persist (Reuters)Reuters - When people lose weight, they
often lose some bone mass as well. Now a new study suggests
that changes in bone metabolism may persist even after the
weight loss stops.
Sticking to diet advice cuts colon cancer risk (Reuters)Reuters - Current dietary guidelines are
on the right track when it comes to colorectal cancer
prevention, new research from the National Cancer Institute
(NCI) confirms.
Potassium may help lower blood pressure (Reuters)Reuters - Research shows that boosting
levels of potassium in the diet may lower a person's risk of
developing high blood pressure and may decrease blood pressure
in people who already have "hypertension."
Mediterraneans abandoning region's healthy diet: FAO (AFP)AFP - People in Mediterranean countries are abandoning the region's widely praised healthy diet in favour of food that has too much fat, salt and sugar, the Food and Agricultural Organization warned Tuesday.
Sweet fruit drinks found to lead to diabetes (Reuters)Reuters - Sweetened fruit drinks are often
marketed as a healthier alternative to non-diet soft drinks but
are just as likely to cause weight gain and increase the risk
of diabetes, researchers said on Monday.
Weekends Tough on the Diet (HealthDay)HealthDay - FRIDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) -- Anyone who has avoided Monday
morning weigh-ins knows this unalterable truth: Weekends are not a
dieter's friend.
Health Tip: Evaluate Your Diet (HealthDay)HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If you don't carefully monitor your diet,
here are a few warning signs that you should, courtesy of the American
Academy of Family Physicians:
If your doctor has warned you about health problems or risk factors
that can be controlled or improved with a better diet. These conditions
include high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
If you have a family history of heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes
or cancer.
If you are overweight or obese.
If you have unanswered questions about the foods you eat, and whether
you should take vitamins or other supplements.
A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie info (AP)AP - Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to swallow — like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac, medium fries and a medium soda.
Low-Fat Milk OK for Some Toddlers (HealthDay)HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- For babies ready to
graduate from breast milk or formula to cow's milk, the longstanding
recommendation has been that they receive whole milk, instead of
reduced-fat or fat-free milk.
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