AHA Offers Guidance on Replacing Saturated with Unsaturated Fats (FREE)
By Kelly Young
Edited by William E. Chavey, MD, MS
The American Heart Association has reaffirmed its recommendation that people replace dietary saturated fats with unsaturated fats.After reviewing recent studies, the group concluded … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - June 15, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
New study: Unsaturated fat associated with fatty liver disease
(American Gastroenterological Association) As the obesity epidemic continues, new data shed light on which nutrients and what quantity of those nutrients promote health or disease. In the American Gastroenterological Association journal, Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, scientists report on the role of macronutrients in the development of metabolically unhealthy obesity -- cases where patients have diseases with obesity as the root cause, specifically nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - June 14, 2017 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Olive oil, nuts and avocado can help you live forever
Roundworms were found to become obese and live for two days longer than their svelte counterparts after consuming mono-unsaturated fats, researchers from Stanford University found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 6, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Alzheimer's disease linked to the metabolism of unsaturated fats
A new study published in PLOS Medicine's Special Issue on Dementia has found that the metabolism of omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids in the brain are associated with the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder, which causes impaired memory, executive function and language. It accounts for 60 - 80% of total dementia cases worldwide, with over 46 million people suffering from the disease worldwide. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - March 23, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news
Alzheimer's disease linked to the metabolism of unsaturated fats
A new study has found that the metabolism of omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids in the brain are associated with the progression of Alzheimer ' s disease. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 22, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Alzheimer's disease linked to the metabolism of unsaturated fats, new research finds
(King's College London) A new study published in PLOS Medicine's Special Issue on Dementia has found that the metabolism of omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids in the brain are associated with the progression of Alzheimer's disease. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - March 22, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Fasting For Just Five Days A Month Linked To Health Improvements
(Reuters Health) – Following a diet that mimics fasting may reduce risk factors for disease in generally healthy people, according to a small study.
Dr. Min Wei of UCLA’s Longevity Institute and colleagues tested the effects of the fasting-mimicking diet on various risk factors for diabetes, heart disease, cancer or other conditions.
The diet (FMD; brand name ProLon) is low in calories, sugars and protein but high in unsaturated fats. Forty-eight study participants ate normally for three months while 52 ate FMD for five days each month and ate normally the rest of the time. After three months, the groups ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Claim high-fat diets can prevent diabetes 'unproven'
Conclusions
This small trial aimed to see whether there is a difference between strictly controlled low-GI diets that contain the same amount of energy, but are either predominantly fat or carbohydrate based.
Overall, researchers found the diets caused both weight and fat reduction, with little difference between the two – with the exception of minor differences in certain blood sugar and cholesterol markers, the significance of which is difficult to interpret. These could just be down to chance.
The researchers were careful to control the diets and other lifestyle aspects to try to ensure any observed effects were onl...
Source: NHS News Feed - December 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes Food/diet Source Type: news
Handful of nuts 'cuts heart disease and cancer' risk
Conclusions
This systematic review finds evidence that nut intake may be linked with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death.
The systematic review has several strengths. It identified a large number of studies with a large total sample size. It also included only prospective cohorts assessing nut consumption and then followed up later disease outcomes.
It excluded cross sectional studies, which assess diet and disease at the same time, and so can't show the direction of effect. It also excluded cohorts that have retrospectively questioned diet when the person already has the disease, which could be subjec...
Source: NHS News Feed - December 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Cancer Heart/lungs Source Type: news
Fewer heart failure risk factors by midlife cuts long-term risk
Avoiding hypertension, obesity and diabetes has long-term preventive benefits Related items fromOnMedica Chronic heart failure – a review and update Lifestyle factors biggest cause of heart disease risk variation 'Health anxiety' may raise heart disease risk High-quality carbs and unsaturated fats lower heart risks Diabetes, stroke and heart attack cut life expectancy (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 28, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Just a small cut in saturated fats 'reduces heart disease risk'
Conclusion
This study shows an association between increased intake of individual saturated fats and increased risk of coronary heart disease.
It also shows a link between the replacement of these fatty acids with other types of fat, plant protein, or wholegrain carbohydrates and a reduction in coronary heart disease risk.
The strengths of this study are the large sample size and long follow-up period that looked at repeated measures such as diet, lifestyle and health outcomes.
It also provides clear support for dietary guidelines that recommend replacing dietary energy from saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats as well...
Source: NHS News Feed - November 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Food/diet Source Type: news
The One Ingredient That's Worse Than Sugar
The One to Avoid Between Now and 2018
The ingredient: Partially hydrogenated oils, otherwise known as trans fats
What you should know: These types of trans fats are so bad for you that in 2015 the Food and Drug Administration gave food manufacturers and restaurants three years to phase out PHOs. Why? They’re known to raise levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and lower levels of the good ones (HDL). That increases your risk for cardiovascular disease.
Lots of big chains like McDonald’s, Wendy’s and KFC have already gotten rid of them, as have many food companies, says Lisa Lefferts, MSPH, a senior scientist at...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Poor nutrition in pregnancy ages baby ’s heart
Interventions needed early in life, say authors Related items fromOnMedica UK failure to fortify flour with folic acid has caused 2,000+ cases of neural tube defect Sweet drink consumption linked to heart failure risk Artificial sweeteners in pregnancy linked to fatter babies High-quality carbs and unsaturated fats lower heart risks Child type 2 diabetes is a ‘wake-up call’ to the nation (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 6, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Why You Need to Stop Eating Egg Whites
Scan the “healthy” section of a brunch menu and there you’ll find it: the world’s saddest order, the egg white omelet. This time will be different, you think, these things aren’t so bad, but then you stare down at the flat, pale pancake of liquid protein and think to yourself: Why do I do this to myself?
You do it because you were told to. We all were. Until just recently, experts warned that dietary cholesterol causes spikes in blood cholesterol, which in turn clogs arteries and hurts the heart. Cholesterol is found in the yellows, not the whites, so down the drain went the yolks.
Left behi...
Source: TIME: Top Science and Health Stories - October 25, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Mandy Oaklander Tags: Uncategorized cholesterol Diet/Nutrition egg egg white egg whites egg whites 24/7 egg yolk egg yolks smoking lutein Source Type: news
6 Brain Boosting Foods You Need To Eat Now
Summer is coming to a close, which means school and work are ramping up again - and you want your brain to be in tip top shape to tackle important tasks and projects. Did you know that there are specific foods you can incorporate into your diet to increase your cognitive abilities such as focus, memory, problem solving skills and learning?
Research has shown that certain nutrients can enhance brain function by increasing blood flow to the brain, calming inflammation and battling fatigue.
Here are my top six brain boosting foods to keep you sharp, focused and on point.
1. Beets: These beautiful root vegetables have tre...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
