When the cost of healthy eating gets too high
Preaching the benefits of healthy eating has little point when the cost of purchasing healthy foods in South Australia can cost as much as a third of a low-earner's income, according to Flinders University ...
Health
Feb 25, 2013 |
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Fast food most popular with middle incomes
(Medical Xpress) -- A new national study of eating out and income shows that fast-food dining becomes more common as earnings increase from low to middle incomes, weakening the popular notion that fast food should be blamed ...
Health
Oct 28, 2011 |
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How to eat a balanced diet over a week
Nutritionists at the University of Glasgow have served up a menu showing what a balanced diet over a week looks like.
Health
Oct 03, 2012 |
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Food scientists fortify goat cheese with fish oil to deliver healthy omega-3 fatty acids
Fish oil is an underused ingredient in the food industry because of its association with a strong odor and aftertaste. A new study in the February issue of the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food T ...
Health
Feb 16, 2012 |
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New triggers for weight gain: Researchers focus on air pollution, sleep deprivation
As obesity rates soar worldwide, the antidote may seem obvious: Eat less! Move more! But the common-sense approach hasn't been terribly effective, prompting some scientists to question the simplicity of the formula.
Overweight and Obesity
Oct 08, 2012 |
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Brain scans suggest downside to skipping breakfast
(HealthDay)—People who skip breakfast may end up eating more and making less healthy food choices throughout the day, according to a new study. Eating breakfast, on the other hand, helps people avoid overeating ...
Neuroscience
Oct 17, 2012 |
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Too close for comfort? Maybe not
People generally worry about who their neighbors are, especially neighbors of our children. If high-fat food and soda are nearby, people will imbibe, and consequently gain weight. Or will they? With students' health at risk, ...
Health
Jun 15, 2011 |
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Preteen food choices may help predict eating disorders later
(HealthDay) -- The food choices young girls make could help doctors predict if they are at risk for developing an eating disorder as teenagers, according to a new study that analyzed food diaries compiled ...
Health
May 31, 2012 |
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Eating your fruits and veggies
(Medical Xpress)—Teenagers in general are relatively unhealthy eaters. But minority teens in particular have higher rates of obesity and eat far fewer fruits and vegetables.
Health
Aug 31, 2012 |
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Study: Omega 6 fats may pose dangers
New research is challenging widely held beliefs about the dietary benefits of unsaturated fats, showing that some types long considered healthy, such as corn and safflower oil, may actually harm people with heart problems.
Health
Feb 22, 2013 |
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Happy, feel-good holiday seasons start with healthy choices at Thanksgiving, nutrition experts say
While most people only gain about a pound of weight during the holiday season, that pound may never come off, increasing the likelihood of becoming overweight or obese and the risk of related health problems, according to ...
Health
Nov 22, 2011 |
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