Coconut Oil: Why You Should Question the Hype
by Carra Richling
Coconut has become a popular and trendy "super food." Ever since some preliminary research started claiming that it can cure everything from heart disease to Alzheimer's, and even aid in weight loss, coconut products have flooded the market. They include coconut oils, margarines, milks, yogurts and ice cream, and many products are substituting in coconut oil in order to gain market value.
There is, however, still a dearth of validated scientific research on the benefits of coconut, so it remains unclear whether or not the trend is the result of marketing hype. For example, the Alzheimer's Association no...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eatwell Guide benefits industry more than public health
Recommendations in latest guidelines not evidence based and ignore important factorsRelated items from OnMedicaDietary calcium not linked to fracture riskCut fat, salt and sugar in foods, public tells food industryPromote exercise not surgery to cut obesity and diabetes, say MPs1970s advice to cut dietary fat not evidence-basedHigh-quality carbs and unsaturated fats lower heart risks (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 13, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Salt intake linked to CVD risk in kidney patients
Advise people with chronic kidney disease to cut salt intake to reduce cardiovascular riskRelated items from OnMedicaSugar could have greater role in high blood pressure than saltNever too old to benefit from CVD prevention‘Mediterranean’ diet reduces risks for heart patientsHigh-quality carbs and unsaturated fats lower heart risksSalt consumption falls 11% over past decade (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 24, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Binge eating burgers and junk food as a teen 'increases breast cancer risk'
Scientists at the University of Maryland found a diet rich in saturated fats and low in unsaturated fats is linked to higher breast density, a known risk factor for breast cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High saturated-fat, low unsaturated-fat diet in adolescence tied to higher breast density
(University of Maryland Medical Center) Adolescent girls whose diet is higher in saturated fats and lower in healthier unsaturated fats have higher breast density in early adulthood, which may potentially increase their risk for breast cancer later in life, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The research was published online today in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - May 19, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Eating more potatoes linked to higher risk of hypertension
But experts say looking at impact of overall diet more useful than focusing on single foodsRelated items from OnMedicaEating spicy foods may help lower risk of deathHeart specialists call for Europe to ban trans fats in processed food‘Mediterranean’ diet reduces risks for heart patientsHigh-quality carbs and unsaturated fats lower heart risksSweet drink consumption linked to heart failure risk (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 17, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Polyunsaturated or saturated fat? Old data, new conclusions
It is common knowledge that saturated fats in our diet should be replaced with unsaturated fats, but common knowledge is not infallible; a new analysis of old data reopens debate. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news
Lowering cholesterol with vegetable oils may not curb heart disease risk
Study suggests avoiding saturated fats may not extend life Related items from OnMedicaStudy questions role of saturated fats in main killer diseasesHeart specialists call for Europe to ban trans fats in processed foodDietary calcium not linked to fracture riskHigh-quality carbs and unsaturated fats lower heart risksSweet drink consumption linked to heart failure risk (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 12, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Study suggests gene may turn 'good' cholesterol into 'bad'
ConclusionThis study has built on previous observations that having very high levels of HDL – or "good" – cholesterol may not be as protective against heart and vascular disease as you'd assume. The study suggests that some people may have very high HDL cholesterol levels because they have an unusual variant of the SCARB1 gene, which normally codes for the receptor that picks up HDL cholesterol. The P376L variant of the gene was associated with the complete loss of function of this receptor. However, this study alone doesn't provide firm evidence of what effect this gene variant and high HDL cholesterol lev...
Source: NHS News Feed - March 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Genetics/stem cells Source Type: news
Tom Brady’s Paleo Diet Secret
I’m writing this letter to you from my home away from home in Kampala, Uganda. But even here, in the heart of Africa, there’s talk of NFL football and the Super Bowl.
If Tom Brady gets to the “big game” again, he’d become the only athlete to play in seven Super Bowls. At 38 years old, he’s already a four-time Super Bowl champion — a phenomenal accomplishment.
Brady’s got good DNA and talent. No question. But his success — and his supreme physical condition — is also the result of a powerful Paleo diet. He’s said as much himself.
Tom Brady’s food choices are aimed at reducing inflammation, allowi...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - February 8, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Nutrition coconut oil paleo primal nutrition Source Type: news
Losing weight when you have arthritis
If you want to lose weight, you're not alone. Keeping to a healthy weight is particularly important if you have arthritis because of the extra strain it puts on your joints, so we've put together some tips on how to lose weight and how to keep it off.
It’s best to lose weight gradually and sensibly, with a consistently healthy and active lifestyle.
Losing weight might seem like a daunting challenge, but with simple positive changes and some hard work it can be done. You might even enjoy it!
Eating healthily
Balance your meals
Try to eat a low-fat, healthy, nutritious and balanced diet that has the right pr...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - January 4, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Walnuts, Doughnuts and Wingnuts
Amazingly, Thanksgiving Day has already come and gone. As I write this, then, the somewhat euphemistic "holiday season" has begun. In a bizarre testament to the priorities of our culture, many are spending today (Black Friday) -- rather than in cozy, familial repose -- in full-contact, retail roller derby. We have convinced ourselves that the right digestif for our signature annual indulgence is combat with other shoppers to purchase things friends and relatives likely don't need and often don't want, obligating them to reciprocate in kind if only out of remorse. The Got Junk guys are presumably looking on with anticipator...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 4, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
7 Pantry Essentials Dietitians Always Have On Hand
As a dietitian, I often recommend – and include in my own diet – foods that provide the biggest nutritional bang for the buck. These powerhouse picks go above and beyond simply satisfying hunger. They also help prevent diseases, according to research. So, check out seven of the hardest-working foods that nutrition pros like me always have on hand. How many are in your pantry? Canola and Extra-Virgin Olive Oils With recent headlines stating, "Butter Is Back,” you may be confused about what fats are best for your health and whether or not saturated fats like those found in butter, bacon and red meats a...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eating walnuts linked to some health benefits
Linked to improved diet and fall in waist circumference when energy intake controlled Related items from OnMedicaHigh-quality carbs and unsaturated fats lower heart risksDietary calcium not linked to fracture riskBreast cancer risk lower with Mediterranean diet plus oilProtective health benefits of drinking alcohol may have been overestimatedBoys more likely to be allergic to peanuts (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 24, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
High-quality carbs and unsaturated fats lower heart risks
Fibre-rich foods associated with rise in health-promoting short-chain fatty acidsRelated items from OnMedicaBreast cancer risk lower with Mediterranean diet plus oilEven athletes can’t outrun the effects of a bad diet Dietary calcium not linked to fracture riskVegetarians have lower bowel cancer risk than meat-eatersSugar not saturated fat is the major issue for CVD (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 30, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
