Nutrition

In a ringing endorsement for healthy eating, researchers have discovered that excessive consumption of soft drinks may contribute to a person’s risk of contracting pancreatic cancer. In fact, according to the findings, published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, even just drinking two or more soft drinks per week nearly doubles the risk when compared to an individual who drinks none.

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According to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, the blueberry has the highest antioxidant ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capability) of all the commonly eaten fruits in the United States. This property makes the blueberry one of the best fruits for fighting disease. Many recent studies have found beneficial links to a variety of health conditions as well, making the blueberry a true super-fruit.

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The next time you’re having an icy cold beer, you might take comfort in the fact that it may be helping to strengthen your bones. The reason for this is because beer is a good source of dietary silicon, which plays a role in increasing bone mineral density.

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A new study from the University of L’Aquila in Italy has found that the yellow Indian spice saffron may help significantly in reversing age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, a condition that affects the majority of humans as they age and is a major cause of blindness in the elderly.

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The average diet contains far too much sugar, according to osteopathic physician and natural health care practitioner Dr. Joseph Mercola. Sugar naturally occurs in many foods and is added, in one form or another, to most processed foods, making it to difficult to avoid. Excess sugar consumption can lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity, premature aging, and other health issues.

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If you want your children to eat more fruits and vegetables, try planting a garden. The research is simple: kids who grow up eating home-grown produce end up eating more fruits and vegetables, and some even tend to prefer the taste of fresh fruits and vegetables to other foods.

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Salt has recently been a hot topic of conversation since New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has taken on the seasoning in a personal mission for healthier living. The city’s health department is helping to coordinate a nationwide campaign called the “National Salt Reduction Initiative” to reduce the sodium content in the US food supply by 25%.

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Exercise is an important part of staying fit and avoiding excessive weight gain, but experts are beginning to understand that the foods we choose to eat after exercising are important, as well.

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A new study has found that vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, might be effective in fighting Crohn’s disease, which is an inflammatory bowel disorder that affects the intestines. The findings are further evidence that support the potential importance of vitamin D in our diets.

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A recent study has found that increasing amounts of magnesium in the brain improved certain brain functions, including memory and learning, in animal models. The findings support the important role that diet can play in our mental capacities, whereby decline in brain function may be rooted in inadequate levels of magnesium consumption. The data also points to a novel and potentially valid approach to treating cognitive problems.

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