News tagged with balanced diet
School lunches to have more veggies, whole grains
(AP) -- The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings - including the always popular pizza - will come with less sodium, more whole grains and a wider selection ...
Jan 25, 2012 |
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Predators hunt for a balanced diet
An international team of scientists from the Universities of Exeter and Oxford in the UK, University of Sydney (Australia), Aarhus University (Denmark) and Massey University (New Zealand) based their research ...
Jan 11, 2012 |
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An apple a day isn't enough
Adults from 30 to 60 years old, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, aren't consuming the daily recommended levels of fruits and vegetables. Quebecers, however, eat more of nature's produce than their fellow ...
Jan 10, 2012 |
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Study affirms 'mediterranean diet' improves heart health
(Medical Xpress) -- A team of Johns Hopkins researchers has uncovered further evidence of the benefits of a balanced diet that replaces white bread and pasta carbohydrates with unsaturated fat from avocados, olive oil and ...
Nov 17, 2011 |
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Researchers crack pigeonpea genome
Once referred to as an "orphan crop" mainly grown by poor farmers, pigeonpea is now set to join the world's league of major food crops with the completion of its genome sequence.
Nov 06, 2011 |
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British Journal of Nutrition: Fat found in pistachios may not be readily absorbed by the body
A new study now appearing in the peer-reviewed British Journal of Nutrition, finds that fat in pistachios may not be completely absorbed by the body. The randomized controlled-feeding study, which is the first-of-its-kind resear ...
Jul 06, 2011 |
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Gorillas, unlike humans, gorge protein yet stay slim
(PhysOrg.com) -- A Massey University scientist's study on how wild gorillas in Uganda stay healthy by gorging on protein has highlighted fundamental differences in the way eating habits of various species ...
Jun 23, 2011 |
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Desserts with a low glycemic index may benefit weight-loss efforts for obese children
Overweight girls lose more weight and can better stay on a healthy diet if they eat sugar-free, low-fat desserts several times weekly, as opposed to any dessert once a week, a new study finds. The results will be reported ...
Jun 06, 2011 |
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Damaged hearts pump better when fueled with fats
Contrary to what we've been told, eliminating or severely limiting fats from the diet may not be beneficial to cardiac function in patients suffering from heart failure, a study at Case Western Reserve University School of ...
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May 04, 2011 |
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Treat yourself, in moderation: How much is enough?
Humans, perhaps Americans in particular, tend to share a certain creed that goes something like this: If one is good, two are better.
Feb 25, 2011 |
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White House chef whips up desserts with chemistry
(AP) -- Some sweetened tangerine juice. A little soy protein. A blender. Voila: A trendy, frothy dessert becomes a lesson in kitchen chemistry.
Feb 20, 2011 |
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The right food supplements during pregnancy? Study shows risky knowledge gaps
during pregnancy a woman's body needs more of them. For most nutrients this increase in demand can be covered with a balanced diet. However, mothers-to-be should ingest some nutrients in the form of tablets. Research conducted ...
Jan 18, 2011 |
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Maternal diet and genes interact to affect heart development
A pregnant mother's diet may be able to interact with the genes her unborn child inherits and influence the type or severity of birth defect according to research funded by the Wellcome Trust and the British Heart Foundation ...
Jul 06, 2010 |
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High meat diet may lead to early puberty for girls
(PhysOrg.com) -- Increased amounts of meat in children's diets may be part of the reason why girls go through puberty at a much younger age than they did 100 years ago, new research using the Children of the ...
Jun 11, 2010 |
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How the brain decides what to eat
Having a balanced diet is a vital concern to all living organisms, not only humans. Animals choose between different food sources according to their nutritional needs. In a study just published in the journal ...
May 13, 2010 |
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