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Study: Low Fiber Intake Links to Higher Heart Risk
Tony:The Institute of Medicine (IOM) — an independent nonprofit organization that advises the U.S. government on health issues — recommends 38 grams of fiber a day for men aged 19 to 50 and 30 grams a...
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How Healthy are Blueberries? – Infographic
In a few words, blueberries are very healthy. Blueberries benefit our cardiovascular health, brain health, insulin response and reduce our risk of getting cancer. Tony
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10 Health Benefits of Oranges
I don’t know if this even qualifies as an infographic. I think it is a really good list of the benefits of eating oranges, so I thought I would post it for you. Orange you glad I did? (Sorry, couldn’t...
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16 Reasons To GO NUTS For Nuts
Tony:Specifically, those who at nuts five or more times per week were found to enjoy a 29% reduction in death from heart disease; an 11% reduction in death from stroke; a 23% reduction in death from...
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Pumpkin Power – October Superfood – Infographic
We are going to be seeing a lot of pumpkins in the coming weeks. How about some info on their nutritional value, besides just scaring us on dark nights. TonyFiled under: aging, pumpkin Tagged: aging,...
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10 Reasons to Include Buckwheat In Your Diet Plans
Tony:I am as new to buckwheat as you are. I always thought it was the stuff they put into airplane neck pillows. This post shows how wrong I can be. Tony Originally posted on Buckwheat for your health:...
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Higher Dietary Fiber in Young Women May Cut Breast Cancer Risk – Harvard
Women who eat more high-fiber foods during adolescence and young adulthood—especially lots of fruits and vegetables—may have significantly lower breast cancer risk than those who eat less dietary fiber...
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Eating Fibre After A Heart Attack May Prolong Life
How much fibre people ate before they had a heart attack did not affect how long they lived after a heart attack. But people who increased the amount of fibre they ate after a heart attack were less...
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Eating whole grains increases metabolism and calorie loss – Study
A new study suggests that substituting whole grains for refined grains in the diet increases calorie loss by reducing calories retained during digestion and speeding up metabolism. This research is...
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Can flaxseed lower cholesterol? – Tufts
I have tried for years to cut down my reliance on protein from red meat. Nuts and seeds are often suggested as an alternative source that I have used. So, I was glad to run across this item. Q. Are...
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How are oatmeal and cholesterol connected? – Tufts
Full disclosure: I love oatmeal and have a bowl every morning when I come in from riding my bike. Great with blueberries, broken walnuts, chia seeds, hemp seeds and light brown sugar. Q. How do cereals...
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Are Added Fibers Good for Our Health? – Tufts
In a lot of ways fiber reminds me of what Mark Twain said about the weather. “Everybody talks about it, but nobody does anything about it.” So, here is an excellent rundown on fiber from the Tufts...
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Tips for dealing with fiber in your diet – Tufts
In my experience fiber is much like the weather in Mark Twain’s wonderful quote, “Everybody talks about it, but nobody does anything about it.” Well, almost. Most people know about fiber and some even...
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Don’t fall short on fiber needs – Tufts
It is recommended that adults consume between 25 and 30 grams of dietary fiber a day. The average American currently gets about half that amount. According to the latest Dietary Guidelines for...
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Health benefits of nuts and seeds – Tufts
Once thought of as high calorie treats to be avoided, nuts and seeds are emerging as an important component of a healthy dietary pattern. All Seeds: Nuts and seeds are a rich source of plant protein,...
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Fiber supplements aren’t one-size-fits-all – Study
Not all dietary fiber is created equal. A Stanford Medicine study that dug into two types of common digestive fiber supplements showed stark differences in how we react to them, and it’s not always...
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