Nutrition & Health / Nutrición & Salud

03/11/2015

You might want to toss that package of salami sitting in your fridge right now: New research shows a link between processed meat consumption and premature death, according to a study published in BMC Medicine. Related: The World Health Organization Declares Processed Meat Cancerous

27/10/2015

Finally! what we already knew for a long time...is public now.World Health Organization (WHO)

Processed meats - such as bacon and ham - do cause cancer, according to the World Health Organization.

24/08/2015

Food packages are one of the primary tools used to provide consumers with information about the nutrient content of the product. Throughout the past few decades, food packages have also been used to provide health-related claims or information to assist consumers with their purchasing decisions.

18/08/2015

07/06/2015

You've probably heard the word "superfood" tossed around quite freely in recent years, which can make it difficult to keep straight all the deliciously healthy foods in the world.

29/05/2015

Recently, the Linus Pauling Institute hosted a webinar on vitamin C titled "All There is to C". As part of the webinar, a session was added where anyone could submit a question for me (Alexander Mi...

27/05/2015

Peer review is the cornerstone of scholarly publishing, but it can be a source of frustration for researchers. Criticisms leveled against it include claims that it slows down publication speed, consumes too much time and is inherently biased. In this article, we draw upon the results of Elsevier studies that reflect the views of more than 3,000 active researchers.

21/05/2015

No matter how popular some trends may be or what others might be trying, it’s smart to keep the following in mind regarding health and nutrition so you can feel your best and take care of yourself on a long-term basis.

17/05/2015

We’re now in the second quarter of the New Year. Did you make any resolutions? If so, how are you doing with them? Many people resolve to change their health in the...

26/04/2015

We love this infographic on healthy food swaps from MBG Wellness Expert, Jess Ainscough and her awesome site, WellnessWarrior.com.au. What do you think?

20/04/2015

There’s a lot of advice out there about what kinds of food you should be avoiding. Here’s a more positive approach.

15/04/2015

01/04/2015

The Health Select Committee has published evidence about the effect of diet and exercise on health. It states that:
"The UK Faculty of Public Health argues that "for cardiovascular disease prevention, there is clear evidence that the Mediterranean diet, even just a handful of nuts and or liberal consumption of olive oil, is effective, and could lead to a rapid 30% reduction in deaths & non-fatal events. Furthermore, this demonstrates that a healthy diet is more powerful than statins."
It also argues that the Eatwell plate was designed for populations only.

1. The impact of diet and physical activity on health is complex and multi-faceted. The committee reviewed recent progress in this area in order to make some recommendations for the next Government. In the time remaining in this Parliament we have tried to focus on a 'what works' approach based on e…

21/03/2015

Frankly, it seems almost criminal that for years that the USDA’s various food guides—the wheels, pyramids and plates—have been misleading about fruit juice. Well, truthfully, they’ve been misleading us about lots of things, but lately, with the spike in diabetes and subsequent condemnation of some o…

16/03/2015

Eat Right!

Grounded Nutrition

16/03/2015

Not quite eating organic just yet? Here's why you need to start.

06/03/2015

Hi Loves! Today, I’m going to address a topic that can be a big source of fear and barrier to progress for many of you. It’s happened to me, and if...

04/03/2015

Flavonoids concentrated in certain fruits, vegetables, beans, and tea may help fight cancer stem cells to help eliminate the "roots of the cancer" (http://1.usa.gov/1DcTs50). Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli may be particularly effective in targeting cancer stem cells.

Click to see the video: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/broccoli-versus-breast-cancer-stem-cells/