News tagged with whole grains

Western diet link to ADHD

A new study from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research shows an association between ADHD and a 'Western-style' diet in adolescents.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 29, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (11) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Whole grain cereals, popcorn rich in antioxidants, not just fiber: study

In a first-of-its kind study, scientists reported today at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) that snack foods like popcorn and many popular breakfast cereals contain "surprisingly ...

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created Aug 18, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (8) | comments 4

Are Multivitamins Worth the Money?

(PhysOrg.com) -- Nowadays, there seems to be a pill for everything, and multivitamins are getting a reputation of being a quick fix for nutrition and overall healthy living. But University of Cincinnati Physicians ...

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created Feb 04, 2010 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (14) | comments 0

Mediterranean diet associated with reduced risk of depression

Individuals who follow the Mediterranean dietary pattern -- rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains and fish -- appear less likely to develop depression, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Ge ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Oct 05, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Replacing white rice with brown rice or other whole grains may reduce diabetes risk

In a new study, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that eating five or more servings of white rice per week was associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. In contrast, eating ...

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created Jun 14, 2010 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (5) | comments 10 | with audio podcast

US replaces food pyramid with 'healthy plate'

The US government on Thursday ditched its two-decade old "pyramid" model for healthy eating and introduced a new plate symbol half-filled with fruits and vegetables to urge better eating habits.

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created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 6

Eating mostly whole grains, few refined grains linked to lower body fat

People who consume several servings of whole grains per day while limiting daily intake of refined grains appear to have less of a type of fat tissue thought to play a key role in triggering cardiovascular disease and type ...

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created Oct 20, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Phytochemicals in plant-based foods could help battle obesity, disease

(PhysOrg.com) -- The cheeseburger and French fries might look tempting, but eating a serving of broccoli or leafy greens first could help people battle metabolic processes that lead to obesity and heart disease, a new University ...

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created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Avoiding the aisles at the grocery store can help keep off unwanted pounds

(PhysOrg.com) -- Shopping the perimeter of your local grocery store and avoiding the aisles will give you a head start on fighting the battle of the bulge.

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created Feb 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Drinking 100 percent fruit juice is associated with improved diet quality in children

Consumption of 100 percent fruit juice is closely linked to improved nutrient intake and overall diet quality in children and teens, according to new research presented yesterday at the Experimental Biology (EB) 2010 meeting.

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created Apr 26, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Retail prices of healthy foods rising: study

(PhysOrg.com) -- As the federal government prepares to issue its latest guidelines for healthy eating, UW researchers have found retail prices of the most nutritious foods are increasing at a higher rate than other foods.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Aug 03, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Omega-6 fatty acids: Make them a part of heart-healthy eating

Omega-6 fatty acids - found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds - are a beneficial part of a heart-healthy eating plan, according to a science advisory published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. ...

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created Jan 26, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Heart group lists 7 essentials for heart health

(AP) -- Here are the seven secrets to a long life: Stay away from cigarettes. Keep a slender physique. Get some exercise. Eat a healthy diet and keep your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar in check.

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created Jan 20, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Research suggests vegetable juice may help people with metabolic syndrome lose weight

Drinking at least one glass of low sodium vegetable juice daily may help overweight people with metabolic syndrome achieve better weight loss results. A study, conducted at the Baylor College of Medicine and presented at ...

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created Apr 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Whole grain consumption by teens and young adults falls short of guidelines

Three daily servings of whole grains are recommended for prevention of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and excess weight gain. Yet few adolescents or young adults follow these guidelines, according to national survey ...

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created Feb 01, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0