Rihanna’s workouts in wee hours
May 10th, 2012 - 10:40 am ICT by IANS
London, May 10 (IANS) Singer Rihanna makes sure she fits in a 25-minute exercise plan, broken down into five segments, in her daily schedule, even if it means training ... Read more...
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Popcorn richer in antioxidants than many fruits
March 27th, 2012 - 1:15 am ICT by IANS
London, March 26 (IANS) Surprisingly, a popular snack like popcorn has plenty of eye popping goodness too -- it has nearly twice as much of antiodixants as many fruits and ... Read more...
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Vegetables, grain cut stroke risk in women
December 4th, 2011 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 4 (IANS) Women eating an antioxidant-rich diet suffered fewer strokes independently of whether they had past history of cardiovascular disease or not, a new study reveals.
"Eating antioxidant-rich ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
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 |
Health food for heart patients, diabetics
October 16th, 2011 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) People suffering from heart diseases and diabetes should eat a lot of beans, soybean, tofu and lentils as these are rich in proteins and low ... Read more...
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‘Mediterranean diet’ can help one live longer
August 3rd, 2011 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 3 (IANS) A 'Mediterranean diet' can increase a woman's lifespan by as much as 15 years, and increase a man's life by eight years, says a study.
What ... Read more...
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High-protein diet reduces hunger in obese
July 11th, 2011 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 11 (IANS) Dietary protein reduces hunger and increases fullness in overweight men during weight loss programmes, a study says.
Diets "containing 18 to 35 percent of daily calorie ... Read more...
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Eat quality food to lose weight
June 23rd, 2011 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 23 (IANS) There is a simple way to stay slim. Eat quality food instead of worrying about the amount of food you eat, say experts.Consuming bigger amounts of ... Read more...
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Eat wheat flour and almonds to ’satisfy hunger pains’
April 24th, 2011 - 2:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 24 (ANI): Want to know the trick to control hunger pangs? Here is the clue.Eating wheat flour and almonds increases the feeling of fullness, leading to reduced food intake and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Eggs ‘contain higher Vitamin D levels and low cholesterol than thought’
April 14th, 2011 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 14 (ANI): Many people avoid dietary cholesterol for fear of increasing their risk for heart disease.However, experts from leading institutions have now dispelled some common myths surrounding dietary cholesterol ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
From humble loaf to slice of multi-grain joy (With Images)
March 11th, 2011 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Time was when bread came in white or brown, and anything more sophisticated would entail a drive to a special bakery. But just walk down ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Fiber intake linked to reduced risk of death
February 15th, 2011 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): A new study has found that dietary fiber may be associated with a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases, as well as a reduced ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Kathy Freston Featured In “Oprah Winfrey Show”
February 2nd, 2011 - 3:50 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Feb 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kathy Freston, one of the most popular and celebrated dietitian of United States of America, was once again invited at the "Oprah Winfrey Show". She recently ... Read more...
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Diet Programs May Not Enable The Folks To Evade The Risk Of Diseases
January 28th, 2011 - 8:11 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
January 28, 2011 (Pen Men at Work): Shedding weight is often advertized as a technique to enhance physical condition. Nevertheless, Australian canvassers have asserted that the weight-loss programs may not facilitate the ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Diet Programs Do Not Reduce Disease Risk, Study Says
January 28th, 2011 - 7:15 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 28, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Warding off your increasing waistline and losing the additional calories is often pitched as the best way to improve health and led a disease-free life. However, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Here’s how you can stick to your healthy eating resolution
January 21st, 2011 - 6:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): Every year the top New Year resolution is to eat better and finally lose those extra pounds.Now, it's time to check in and see if you've set ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Six stress-busting foods that will make you feel better
January 16th, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): Having a stressful day at the office? Here's something you should know - what you eat can have big impact on how you feel.Dietician Cynthia Sass said that ... Read more...
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14 foods that deliver research-documented benefits to health
January 16th, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 16 (ANI): Trying to incorporate more nutritious foods into your diet? An article in the January issue of a magazine has listed 14 foods that deliver research-documented benefits to health.Whole ... Read more...
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USDA Discloses New Rules That Will Govern Lunches In U.S. Schools In An Effort To Increase The Lunches’ Nutritional Value
January 14th, 2011 - 10:15 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
January 14, 2011 (Pen Men at Work): Students in American schools may have to voice adieu to lunchroom classics such as tater tots as well as chocolate milk. On Thursday, the American ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Eating habits that ensure a longer life
December 23rd, 2010 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 23 (ANI): A new study has found that the leading causes of death are no more infectious diseases but chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer - which may ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Consuming junk food ‘harms brain health’
October 27th, 2010 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Oct 27 (ANI): Apart from being responsible for the flab on body, processed food also harms behaviour and emotional health of children, suggests a new study.The Telethon Institute for Child Health ... Read more...
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Variety in meals hold key to longer life
October 19th, 2010 - 4:46 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 19 (IANS) Food containing anti-oxidants, whole grains and vital fatty acids cut the risk of major illnesses like heart disease, Alzheimer's and diabetes, a study shows.Scientists found that the diet ... Read more...
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Healthy diet ‘can ward off kidney stones’
September 17th, 2010 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 17 (ANI): A diet designed to prevent high blood pressure reduces the risk of developing kidney stones, a new study has found.The results suggest how low-fat dairy products and/or plants ... Read more...
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DASH eating plan ‘cuts heart attack risk’
September 1st, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 01 (ANI): A new research has concluded that the DASH eating plan, known to reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol, also reduces the 10-year risk of heart attack, especially among ... Read more...
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Here’s how to make a perfect bride on your big day
August 1st, 2010 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 1(ANI): Want to sizzle when you walk the aisle? A food and nutrition expert offers some easy tips to lose those crucial pounds before the wedding day.On CBS' "The Early ... Read more...
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Junk food linked to ADHD in teens
July 30th, 2010 - 1:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 30 (ANI): A 'Western style' diet, which typically consists of processed, fried, and sugary foods, has been linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents by scientists.Associate Professor Wendy ... Read more...
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Olive oil protects against breast cancer: Study
July 3rd, 2010 - 1:42 am ICT by IANS
London, July 3 (IANS) Adding olive oil to one's daily diet could help keep breast cancer at bay, says a latest study.
The findings show that the Mediterranean oil mounts a multi-pronged attack ... Read more...
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Replacing white rice with brown can decrease diabetes risk
June 15th, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 15 (ANI): A new study has revealed that consuming more white rice is linked to a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes, whereas consuming more brown rice is associated ... Read more...
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Blood group diets - a new way to fitness
May 5th, 2010 - 9:42 am ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) After hitting the gym, doing yoga and jogging, people are now trying blood group-based diets as experts say the secret to a fit body may ... Read more...
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Drinking 100 percent fruit juice linked to improved diet quality in kids
April 27th, 2010 - 4:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): Children and teens who drink 100 percent juice have higher intakes of key nutrients compared to non-consumers, according to a new study.The study has been presented at the ... Read more...
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Drinking 100 percent fruit juice linked with improved diet quality
April 27th, 2010 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 27 (IANS) Children and teens who drink 100 percent fruit juice have higher intakes of key nutrients compared to non-consumers, says a new study.
Two new studies from researchers at ... Read more...
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Diet high in B-vitamins lowers heart risk
April 19th, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 19 (IANS) Eating more foods containing the B-vitamins folate and B-6 lowers the risk of death from stroke and heart disease for women and may reduce the risk of heart ... Read more...
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Diet high in B-vitamins ‘lowers heart risk’
April 16th, 2010 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): Foods containing the B-vitamins folate and B-6 can cut the risk of death from stroke and heart disease for women and may reduce the risk of heart failure ... Read more...
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White Bread, White Rice And Other Foods Rich In Carbohydrates Likely To Cause Heart Disease
April 13th, 2010 - 8:06 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
April 13, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): There are many females, who consume an excessive amount of white bread, white rice, pizza, and other carbohydrate-rich foodstuffs. These foods cause blood sugar to ... Read more...
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New Atkins diet unhealthy, says Kiwi dietician
April 5th, 2010 - 4:32 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, April 4 (ANI): The new Atkins diet is not a healthy way to shed extra pounds, a Kiwi food expert has warned.The new version of Atkins, which is available ... Read more...
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