If you do a low-carb diet, don't forget those veggies, according to this study.
Nutrition
From Saw Palmetto to Nutrition for Prostate Cancer: What Does the Science Say Today?
Saw palmetto, an extract from the berries of the dwarf palm tree, is an herb that has a long history of use as a remedy for treating the symptoms, and possibly curing, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous swelling...
The Benefits and Social Dynamics of Shared Meals
We cooked, we ate, we communed ... and we improved our health. For as long as people have been alive, they have been eating together. Initially, living - and therefore eating - in groups was a matter of safety in numbers. In more modern times, eating with others has...
Eggplant Caponata
Ingredients: *4 tbsp lard, ghee, strained bacon fat (or other fat/oil with a high smoke point) *1 large or 2 small eggplants, cut into ¾ inch cubes *1/4 c finely chopped pancetta or ½ c finely chopped prosciutto *1 yellow onion, finely chopped *6-8 finely chopped,...
Three Easy Ways to Incorporate the Summer’s Plentiful Bounty
1. Enjoy the thrill of the grill! Summer provides an opportunity to eat more local fresh foods with an abundance of hearty veggies and stone fruits. Grilling is a great way to enjoy those summer fruits and vegetables. Here are some tips for grilling and...
Nutrient Density and Health
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, nutrient-dense foods are foods that provide substantial amounts of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients with relatively few calories. Vegetables, fruits, eggs, meats and nuts are considered nutrient-dense...
Tea and coffee support heart health: EPIC Study
Between three and six cups of tea a day may reduce the risk of death from heart disease by about 45 per cent, and drinking coffee, may offer similar benefits, with between two and four cups.
Different Fat: Satiety the same
Fat all the same for stopping hunger pangs: Study...
Type of carbs influences saturated fat’s heart attack link
Finally a study shows this... http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Science-Nutrition/Type-of-carbs-influences-saturated-fat-s-heart-attack-link-Study/?c=KsNAqcFdxNER%2BYe283MneA%3D%3D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%2BDaily
Beta-Alanine and Sub-Max Endurance Performance
May not be as good as the hype once suggested, but the research is clearly still very young. http://www.jissn.com/content/7/1/20/abstract