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No association between adherence to the healthy Nordic food index and cardiovascular disease amongst Swedish women: a cohort study
ConclusionThe present results do not support an association between a healthy Nordic food index and risk of cardiovascular disease in Swedish women. There was also no effect modification by alcohol intake, BMI or age. Our finding of an interaction with smoking status requires reproduction.
Source: Journal of Internal Medicine - May 19, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: N. Roswall, S. Sandin, R. Scragg, M. Löf, G. Skeie, A. Olsen, H.‐O. Adami, E. Weiderpass Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Are there "superfoods" for heart health?
Myth or reality: eating certain superfoods can strengthen the heart and protect against heart attack and stroke? It's mostly just myth and wishful thinking, reports the March 2014 Harvard Heart Letter. There's no question that some foods are rich in nutrients that may help keep arteries clear and the heartbeat stable. It's great to eat them. But what's really important is eating a variety of fresh, unprocessed foods that deliver all of the nutrients needed to keep the heart healthy, not just those in a few so-called superfoods. "It's really about the whole package—the combination of nutrients and micronutrients that ...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - February 27, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news