High-fibre diet cuts bowel cancer risk
November 12th, 2011 - 12:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 12 (IANS) Eating enough fibre can cut bowel cancer risk by almost 20 percent.Although a high-fibre diet has been known to be good for the gut and protective ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Go vegetarian to ward off bowel disorder
July 20th, 2011 - 12:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 20 (IANS) A vegetarian diet seems to stave off common bowel disorder, characterised by cramps, gas, feeling of fulness, bouts of constipation or diarrhoea, say researchers.
The disorder, ... Read more...
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Dumped onion waste could be used as food supplement: Study
July 15th, 2011 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 15 (IANS) More than a half million tonnes of onion waste dumped every year in Europe could be used as food supplements as they are rich in dietary ... Read more...
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Walnuts richest in antioxidants
March 28th, 2011 - 12:56 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 28 (IANS) Nature's perfectly packaged nuts -- walnuts -- have the highest levels of antioxidants in the nut family and should be consumed as part of a healthy ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Fibre-rich diet reduces heart risk
March 23rd, 2011 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 23 (IANS) Consuming food items rich in fibre, like fruits, vegetables and whole-grain products, especially as a young adult, is likely to confer a lifetime of protection ... Read more...
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Kids’ breakfasts lack adequate nutrients
March 20th, 2011 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 20 (IANS) Breakfasts served to children worldwide are often high in sugar and saturated fat and low in dietary fibre. These lack essential vitamins and minerals, says a ... Read more...
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Fibre intake lowers death risk
February 15th, 2011 - 1:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 15 (IANS) Dietary fibre tends to lower death risk from cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases, a study conducted over a nine-year period says. Fibre from edible plants is known to ... Read more...
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Missing out on breakfast won’t make you thin
August 9th, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 9 (ANI): Missing out on breakfast is unlikely to help you shed those extra pounds, says a new study.Surveys have shown that those who skip breakfast are four times more ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
How to enhance nutrient content in chapathies, by Indian-origin scientist
December 27th, 2009 - 3:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 27 (ANI): An Indian-origin scientist has found a new way to enhance the nutrient content in chapathies-by using corn distillers dried grains.Sowmya Arra, the South Dakota State University Food Science ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Dietary fibre can keep diseases at bay
October 30th, 2009 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 30 (IANS) Insoluble dietary fibre or roughage plays a vital role in the immune system, keeping certain diseases at bay, according to researchers.
The indigestible part of all plant-based foods pushes ... Read more...
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Fibre-rich diet may help maintain healthy immune system
October 29th, 2009 - 5:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 29 (ANI): Australian researchers suggest that consuming a diet rich in fibre helps in maintaining healthier immune systems.The indigestible part of all plant-based foods pushes its way through most of ... Read more...
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Garden pea could help tackle high blood pressure, kidney disease
March 23rd, 2009 - 7:17 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 23 (IANS) Proteins present in the common garden pea look promising as a natural food additive or dietary supplement to fend off high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease (CKD). ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Diets good for heart also help lose weight
February 27th, 2009 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) Heart-healthy diets that reduce calorie intake regardless of differing proportions of fat, protein, or carbohydrate can help overweight and obese adults achieve and maintain weight loss, according to ... Read more...
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Its official: chips help beat cancer!
February 1st, 2009 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 1 (ANI): It has long been shunned as a junk food, but now, a new study has claimed that the humble chip can actually battle cancer.Chips are rich in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Packed lunch for preschoolers lacks adequate nutrients
January 10th, 2009 - 12:55 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) Nearly 13 million children eat three or more meals and snacks daily at the 117,000 regulated child-care centres across the US. Mounting cost of food preparation and storage ... Read more...
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Sack lunches may not provide adequate nutrients to preschoolers
January 7th, 2009 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 7 (ANI): Packing lunch for your child might not be a good idea, for a new study has found that sack lunches may not regularly provide adequate nutrients for ... Read more...
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Red grapes can act as superfoods in battle against heart attacks
August 20th, 2008 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 20 (ANI): The humble red grape lessens blood pressure, cholesterol levels and even the risk of heart disease, Madrid University scientists have found.The researchers believe that the antioxidants ... Read more...
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