A recent article published in Medpage subjects observational studies to harsh criticism. The author, Larry Husten, laments that some observational studies have so such media
Nutritional information is the most important part of food labelling, but it is not always easy to understand the data contained on the label. At
Reading the information on food packaging seems like an easy task, but it is often difficult to interpret the data presented to us properly. Not
The sinAzucar.org initiative reveals the hidden sugar in processed foods that we consume in our day to day life. Their objective is to photograph products
A meta-analysis has been unable to conclude whether simple sugars (sweets, white sugar, chocolate) are actually more harmful to health than complex sugars (vegetables, legumes).
A traditional cup of hot chocolate at Christmas can bring great health benefits, mainly in terms of your cardiovascular health. The Journal of Nutrition recently
A new study has demonstrated the utility of the Mediterranean diet in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in the United Kingdom. Tammy Y. N.
A new study has linked inflammation in certain chronic diseases and non-celiac gluten sensitivity to a wheat protein that is not gluten. Numerous researches have
According to a recent study conducted in the USA, the consumption of nuts could reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer. The researchers found that
processed foods A new study claims that dietary salt restriction can be beneficial only to a minority of hypertensive people who consume too much salt.
Several studies have demonstrated the benefits in mice and in the early stages of clinical trials in humans, as well as in cancer patients. The
According to one study, of the 203 drinks offered to children in the United Kingdom, 140 were considered “unfit” due to their excessive added sugar
Chocolate can help reduce the risk of stroke and improve cognitive abilities. For this to be achieved however it is very important to choose the
A protein-rich meal promotes the feeling of fullness, which may be beneficial for maintaining or losing weight. Chillón, J., Caraig, B., Leidy, H. et al.
There are multiple methods for measuring body fat: bioimpedantiometry, dual-energy x-ray absorption, plicometry (using skinfold calipers), morphological imaging study etc. For years researchers have debated
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