Healthy Eating Quick Start (Coppell Gazette)
If you want to eat better for improved energy and health but feel overwhelmed by complicated nutrition programs, follow these six easy steps to a balanced diet. No calorie counting or following complicated rules are necessary.
Nutritionists of the UGR suggest diet improvements during Ramadan (EurekAlert!)
( Universidad de Granada ) Researchers from the UGR have analyzed the diet followed by thirty students aged between 19 and 27 during Ramadan. They tested that the diet led to an increase in corporal fat and a reduction in muscular mass. They suggest modifications in diet to reduce fat and increase proteins and carbohydrates, according to the nutritional needs of this population group.
New Research Supports Need For Healthy Diet In Conjunction With Statins To Effectively Lower Cholesterol (Medical News Today)
New research commissioned by Flora pro.activ revealed that two thirds of GPs polled feel that it is very important for patients on cholesterol-lowering medication to also ensure they eat a healthy diet to improve heart health. According to recent NICE guidance on the management of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH), first-line treatment for FH should be statins.
Pay close attention to your pet's diet (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
When it comes to companion animals, over-nutrition is a concern. It's not just how much food you feed them, but what kind. As with any diet change or modification, first consult with your veterinarian or other qualified professional. Dogs: Chubby puppies might be priming themselves for health problems down the road. A 1997 study looked at two groups of Labrador retriever puppies that were fed a ...
Nutritional research vindicates diet programs (EurekAlert!)
( BioMed Central ) Popular slimming programmes do result in reduced energy intake while providing enough nutrients. A new scientific analysis, published today in BioMed Central's open access Nutrition Journal, provides comprehensive dietary data about Slim Fast, Atkins, Weight Watchers and Rosemary Conley's "Eat Yourself Slim" Diet & Fitness Plan.
