Medical Xpress: PHYSorg news tagged with: sweet potatoes http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Immune-boosting foods may add to flu defense (HealthDay)—As U.S. health officials recommend flu shots and frequent hand washing for protection during this season's influenza outbreak, dietitians point to another significant defense weapon: healthy foods. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-immune-boosting-foods-flu-defense.html Health Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:20:01 EST news277736574 Colorful fruits, vegetables may be key to cancer-fighting diet (HealthDay)—Many cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables are at their nutritional peak in the fall, and it's a good time to incorporate them into your diet, a nutritional expert advises. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-fruits-vegetables-key-cancer-fighting-diet.html Cancer Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:20:01 EST news273172827 Increased advertising has measurable impact on fruit and vegetable consumption The key to getting people to eat more fruits and vegetables may be advertising, finds a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion. Marketing seems to play a role in guiding people to eat better, said study co-author Michel Faupel, of the University of Arkansas. "It's not huge, but it's a measurable impact."   http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-advertising-impact-fruit-vegetable-consumption.html Health Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:36:22 EST news266052847 Researchers find potential 'dark side' to diets high in beta-carotene New research suggests that there could be health hazards associated with consuming excessive amounts of beta-carotene. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-potential-dark-side-diets-high.html Health Tue, 01 May 2012 14:50:06 EST news255101110