We hope you find the following Nutrition information useful. New Nutrition articles are added regularly, so please bookmark this Nutrition listings page.
Nutrition
Organic Foods: The Pros And Cons Of Organic Foods (Nutrition)
If you went to your local supermarket after I sent you the e-alert on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA's)...EU Supplement Directive: How The EU Supplement Directive Profits The Drug Giants (Nutrition)
In a recent e-alert, I told you about a new set of World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines for developing information...Acrylamide: Taking A Closer Look At The Latest Dietary Study Results (Nutrition)
If you are what you eat, then the UK would probably be a double cheeseburger with a large order of...Supplements: Nutritional Supplements: Reading Between The Lines (Nutrition)
They're baaaack...
"They" are the editors of US Consumer Reports (CR), and it seems like every six months or so...Salmon Health Scare: More News On The Salmon Scare Reports (Nutrition)
In a recent e-Alert I tackled a nutrition issue that also happens to be a sticky environmental concern. A recent...Salmon Scare? Or Just More Sensational News Reporting? (Nutrition)
There's more to this fish story than meets the eye.
You probably heard about the recent US study showing that...Health Advice: Beware Health Advice From Non-Health Sources (Nutrition)
Are you fish or fowl?
This is a well-known marketing maxim. The idea is simple: you can't present yourself to...Co-enzyme Q10: The Amazing Antioxidant That Is 100 Times More Powerful Than Vitamin E (Nutrition)
If you already have an interest in your health, you are bound to have heard of the benefits of co-enzyme...The low down on the Christmas turkey (Nutrition)
You're getting sleepy...verrrry sleeeeeepy...
After enjoying a traditional Christmas turkey dinner with more side dishes than we usually eat in an...L-carnitine: Maximize your chances of living a long and healthy life (Nutrition)
Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm 104? You may recognize that question as a...Pomegranate juice can help sufferers of erectile dysfunction (Nutrition)
The numerous health benefits linked to pomegranates have been well-documented – they’ve been found to help combat everything from tumour...Caprylic acid: The extraordinary saturated fatty acid that heals rather than harms (Nutrition)
It’s hardly headline news that certain types of fat are vital to your health and well-being, such as those found...Fennel helps fight everything from infections to obesity (Nutrition)
In many parts of Asia it is customary to chew on fennel seeds (which taste very similar to liquorice) following...How influential drug giants exercise their power (Nutrition)
What does a regional sales manager for a major international drug company see when he looks at a doctor's office? ...The lowdown on cooking oils and trans fats (Nutrition)
Cue the brass bands! Launch the fireworks! McDonald's is eliminating trans fats!
That announcement was greeted as "good news" last...Omega 3s - Fish Oil and Flax Oil Explained (Nutrition)
"A good source of omega-3s!"
I'm sure you've noticed that claim, which appears on more and more food product packages these...Avocadoes: A true super food (Nutrition)
Over several centuries it's been called by many names: ahuacate, avocaat, agovago, albecatta and alligator pear. In 1519, Spanish explorer...Sugar: The not-so-sweet sweetener (Nutrition)
For several years now at HSI we've been warning you about the dangers associated with one of the most widely...Microwaves: Are microwave ovens bad for your health? (Nutrition)
Microwave ovens are a great time saver in the kitchen. In just a few minutes, we can heat up our...Nutrition: Whole grains have many good benefits for your health (Nutrition)
I recently saw an advertisement for popcorn with this banner proudly displayed: “Popcorn is a Whole Grain!”
Given that microwave...Trans fat: Bad news for trans fatty acids (Nutrition)
We’ve all been guilty of it from time to time…grabbing a ready meal for dinner instead of cooking something healthy....Soy: Soy is not as healthy as they’d like us to believe (Nutrition)
"I feel betrayed. But it's my own fault."
That comment comes from a colleague of mine named Lou who sent...Antioxidants: An antioxidant rich diet is best (Nutrition)
Did you hear the news? You can now stop thinking about antioxidants. Forget all about them. That's the advice of...Environmental toxins: Your fruit and veges may be making you gain weight (Nutrition)
Vanessa Bogenholm remembers the exact moment she decided to make the change from conventional farming to organic farming. One day,...Food additives: Read this before your next food shop (Nutrition)
Are you an ostrich?
Do you stick your head in the sand when it comes to reading food labels? If you...Antioxidants: Vegetable antioxidants may help you live longer (Nutrition)
I realise that sometimes the e-alert may sound like a protective mother. Eat your vegetables! Get more exercise! No smoking!...Sugar: Too much sugar can harm your health (Nutrition)
When I came across some recent comments made by Andrew Briscoe, president and CEO of the US Sugar Association it...Obesity: The dangers of a fast-food diet (Nutrition)
What's it like to be strung out on a street drug? It might go something like this:
"I was feeling...Trans fatty acids: Why lard may be better for you than vegetable oil (Nutrition)
If you're a dedicated vegetarian, prepare to be appalled.
If you're convinced that saturated fat is bad for your health,...Remedies for Grief: How to avoid ill health while coping with grief (Nutrition)
I'll be honest, I grappled with how to begin this e-alert - and how to end it. Grief is something...Canola oil: The canola oil debate (Nutrition)
I received an e-mail last week from HSI Panellist Dr Allan Spreen who suggested I read an article titled “The...GI diet: Know the GI level of the food you eat (Nutrition)
Are you tired of hearing about low-carb this and low-carb that? No problem. Today I’m going to tell you about...Gout: Lose weight to lower your risk of gout (Nutrition)
When I recently ran into an old friend of mine named Terry I couldn’t help but notice he was limping....Nutrition: The full lowdown on nuts (Nutrition)
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then, and we have evidence that the US Food and Drug...Clinical trials: Taking a closer look at a recent longevity study (Nutrition)
As the old Frank Sinatra song goes... Here is the best part You’ll have a head start If you are...Sugar: Is there such a thing as a good sugar? (Nutrition)
Q: When is sugar a good thing? A: When it’s a glyconutrient.
Recently an HSI member named Bob wrote in...Carbohydrates: How to distinguish the good carbs from the bad (Nutrition)
Here’s some bizarre logic: Encourage women of childbearing age (we’ll call these millions of women WOCBA) to eat highly processed...Avocados: Discover how avocados can benefit your health (Nutrition)
I remember reading some years ago that avocados should be eaten in moderation because of their high fat content.
That...Water: The full lowdown on drinking water (Nutrition)
There was a time when you could probably find clean water that was unadulterated. But today, almost all drinking water...Nutrition: Flawed mainstream dietary advice (Nutrition)
It will soon become part of turn-of-the-century nostalgia. In 2055, elderly people will ask, “Remember that old US Department of...Nutrition: Restore Your Strength, Energy, and Vigour (Nutrition)
Fuel Your Body With These Six Real Health FoodsPackaged “health” foods are fuelling epidemics of disease. They are results...Muscle Loss: How To Prevent Muscle Loss As You Age (Nutrition)
According to a recent US report from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only a very small percentage...Antioxidants: Twenty Of The Best Health-Boosting Foods (Nutrition)
The US Department of Agriculture recently presented a Top 20 list, which provides a surprisingly helpful guide for picking out...Nutritional Supplements: More On The Threat To Our Nutritional Supplements (Nutrition)
Is your government doing enough to protect you from the dangers of vitamin supplements? The absurdity of that question would...Sweeteners: The lowdown on sweetners (Nutrition)
It's not always easy to "keep it sweet" while also keeping it healthy these days.
For instance, in a recent...Coeliac Disease: Could A Gluten Sensitivity Be Compromising Your Health? (Nutrition)
Different health concerns can interact in unusual ways.
For example, a US HSI member named Eileen wrote in about a...Intermittent Claudication: The Nutrient That Offers Much-Needed Relief From Leg Pain (Nutrition)
Pain-free walking. For most of us, it's just a way of life... something we never really think about. But for...Pterostilbene: Health-Giving Properties Found In Wine, Pies And Jam (Nutrition)
For many generations the people of coastal North Carolina in the US, have cultivated the muscadine grape to make wine,...Nutrition: Crazy Food Labelling Measures Focusing On The Wrong Food Groups (Nutrition)
I was struck by a report I read recently about measures being proposed in the US at the moment... which...Dietary Supplements: Natural Remedies... Let's Hope Common Sense Prevails (Nutrition)
On Tuesday I told you about what is happening at the moment regarding the EU Supplements Directive. Now I want...Food Supplements: Campaigning For Your Continued Access To Nutritional Supplements (Nutrition)
As you know, I've been bringing you regular updates on the latest developments concerning the controversial EU Food Supplements Directive....Fluoride In Water: Fighting Back Against Fluoride (Nutrition)
It's fluoride time again.
The fluoridation of public water is a controversy I return to every few weeks, just to...Trans Fatty Acid: The Frankenstein Food You Should Avoid At All Costs (Nutrition)
Whether you know it or not, you're probably getting plenty of trans-fatty acid (TFA) in your diet. And in case...Water & Health: How Much Is Too Much Water? (Nutrition)
Water madness has now reached the British Isles, no doubt from America, in the form of hydrophilia - the belief...Dietary Fibre: All The Facts On Fibre (Nutrition)
You've probably heard that dietary fibre is good for your heart. But if you've been eating lots of whole wheat...Broccoli: Another Reason To Eat Your Greens (Nutrition)
I like broccoli. But broccoli doesn't like me. When I eat it, I develop a migraine headache that can last...Before Surgery: What You Should Know Before Going Under The Knife (Nutrition)
A friend of mine named Sylvia has been scheduled for some fairly routine surgery. But "routine" doesn't mean "easy," and...Chocolate & Health: Is Dark Chocolate Really Good For You? (Nutrition)
"Finish your dark chocolate! It's good for you!"
I wonder if that's a line children are hearing since we recently...Dietary Guidelines: Who Really Has The Final Word On Dietary Guidelines? (Nutrition)
You don't need an engineer to know that the first step in building a pyramid that will last the ages...Irradiation: The Clear And Present Danger You're Probably Eating Every Day (Nutrition)
I've been on the fence about food irradiation for years. When it first made headlines and people began worrying about...Multivitamin Supplement: Make Sure You're Taking The Right Multivitamin Supplement... Don't Waste Your Money On Those With Few Real Health Benefits (Nutrition)
After years of saying we didn't really need vitamins if we ate a healthy diet, mainstream medicine has finally decided...Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Krill Oill Contains Double The Dose Of Omega 3 Fatty Acids Than Cod... Without The Risk Of Deadly Toxins (Nutrition)
The health benefits associated with oily fish, particularly in terms of helping to ease inflamed joints and maintain heart health,...Egg Health: Reinventing The Egg (Nutrition)
I had a friend from Hong Kong who was kidnapped in Guatemala some 30 years ago. He was put in...Carnosine - The Remarkable Nutrient That Can Prevent Age-Related Diseases Like Diabetes And Arthritis (Nutrition)
Carnosine, also known as L-carnitine, was discovered over 100 years ago by two Russian scientists, Gulevitch and Amiragdibi, as a...How a cup of tea could help ward off Parkinson’s disease (Parkinson's Disease)
Researchers from Singapore have revealed that drinking at least 23 cups of black tea a month, or about three-quarters of...Fish oils: Good news for type 2 diabetics (Diabetes Type 2)
Every choice you make about your diet and dietary supplements will have an impact on your health. A new study...Cranberries can protect women's health in numerous ways (Immunity)
Research conducted by Tel Aviv University professor Itzhak Ofek and his colleagues is revealing a surprising array of benefits for...Osteoporosis - discover how to achieve optimum bone health with Super OsteoFood (Osteoporosis)
According to the National Osteoporosis Society, an estimated three million people in the UK suffer from osteoporosis – one in...Could painkillers be triggering your dyspepsia? (Other Ailments)
Dyspepsia is a digestive malfunction that may prompt some or all of these symptoms:
* Heartburn * Nausea * Gas * Bloating * Belching
To...Omega-3 fatty acids help prevent Alzheimer's disease (Alzheimer's)
Omega-3 fatty acids (present in high amounts in oily fish and avocados) have been linked to a wide-range of health...Omega-3 fatty acids linked to weight loss (Weight Loss)
Researchers from Japan recently discovered that omega-3-rich fish oil could reduce body weight gain by boosting fat metabolism – in...Cancer: Anti-cancer benefits linked to bilberries (Cancer)
A series of clinical trials is underway in the UK to test the anti-cancer effects of bilberry extracts. The studies,...The low down on Parkinson's disease (Parkinson's Disease)
An HSI member named Raskin writes, "I'd like to see more material about Parkinson's disease if you can." We certainly...Prostate Cancer: How diet plays a major role in prostate cancer risk (Prostate Problems)
In yesterday’s e-Alert I told you how lycopene (found in high amounts in tomatoes) could help advanced cases of prostate...Cancer: How nutritional therapy can help you fight the disease (Cancer)
Safe to say, just about every adult has witnessed the toll that cancer and cancer treatments can take on the...Weight loss: How to prevent over-eating (Weight Loss)
Each of us has a built-in hormonal reflex that sends a "full" message from digestive organs to the brain. Unfortunately,...Alzheimer's disease: Further Alzheimer's benefits linked to Mediterranean diet (Alzheimer's)
According to the latest research findings, adhering to a Mediterranean diet could allow sufferers of Alzheimer's disease to live longer...Rheumatoid arthritis: Discover the foods that can trigger this disease (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
If you've ever dreamed of being chased by a giant tomato with ferocious chomping teeth, you just might have arthritis. ...Depression: Discover how an incredible fatty acid could be the breakthrough you've been waiting for (Depression)
Almost three million Britons suffer from depression… battling with tearfulness, low self esteem, anxiety, fatigue, lack of interest in usual...Cancer: Latest news on the link between acrylamide and cancer (Cancer)
Today we have some cautiously optimistic news about a carcinogen that millions of people pick up in their diets every...Cancer: Exploring green tea’s cancer-fighting properties (Cancer)
The things we do to mice. US researchers at the University of South Carolina treated mice with a chemical that...Migraines: Could painkillers be making your headaches worse? (Migraines)
Sometimes a treatment is worse than the disease. But nearly as bad: Sometimes a treatment actually contributes to the health...Cancer protective properties linked to coffee (Cancer)
Coincidence? In Asia, where consumption of coffee is low, health officials report the highest incidence of liver cancer in the...How fructose could be putting you at risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease (Diabetes Type 2)
I can give you plenty of good reasons to avoid fructose, but all you need is one: type 2 diabetes. A...How cranberries can help eradicate H. pylori – the bacterium that causes ulcers (Other Natural Remedies)
You might call cranberry juice an antibiotic-helper - at least where helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacterium in female patients is...Osteoporosis: Dietary calcium plus supplements can strengthen your bones (Osteoporosis)
Healthy women who want to take active steps to promote bone health might have a few questions after reading this...Heart disease: Eat your way to a healthy heart with fish (Heart Disease)
You don't need to know a single thing about heart health to know that you don't want to see the...Prostate cancer: The low down on lycopene and prostate cancer (Prostate Problems)
Have you heard the latest? Apparently lycopene does not prevent prostate cancer. I checked out the source of this information...Diabetes: How a prickly pear offers hope to diabetes sufferers (Diabetes Type 2)
A new study offers hope to sufferers of diabetes. Researchers have found that prickly pear cactus pads – consumed regularly...Cancer: How spinach can lower a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer (Cancer)
Burly sailors like Popeye may not be the only ones to benefits from spinach, with new research suggesting that women...Cancer: Cruciferous vegetables lower your risk of bladder cancer (Cancer)
Increasing your intake of cruciferous vegetables may slash your risk of bladder cancer by up to 30 per cent according...Cancer: Eaten regularly watercress can help prevent the disease (Cancer)
"Rabbit food" is the familiar derogatory term commonly used by devoted steak & potatoes guys to dismiss the thought that...Oats: A natural way to lower your cholesterol level (Heart Disease)
I'm sure you've seen those TV adverts where people talk about how they lowered their cholesterol levels after eating oatmeal...Gastrointestinal reflux disease: Natural alternatives to harmful drugs (Other Ailments)
They say there are only six degrees of separation between you and any other person on earth. If so, there...Diabetes – why you shouldn’t believe everything you read (Diabetes Type 2)
Why in the world would American Diabetic Association (ADA) executives want you to believe that a steady daily intake of...Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) can help sufferers of distal symmetric polyneuropathy (Diabetes Type 2)
"Every mile is two in winter."
That chilly quote from poet George Herbert is a good metaphor for today's topic.
Every mile...Heart health - The latest findings on low carb diets (Heart Disease)
Whenever the media report on the latest controversy or study about low carb diets they always seem to slip in...Curcumin: Promising new research on Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer's)
Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could set loose inside your body a microscopic cleaning crew that would hunt down...Immunity: Mushrooms contain powerful antioxidant (Immunity)
Want to up your antioxidant intake? Eat your mushrooms.
One way to keep your immune system working at optimum levels is...Heart benefits linked to green tea (Heart Disease)
JAMA is the Journal of the American Medical Association, and you don't get any closer to the medical mainstream than...Showing 1 to 100 of 208 results.
Pages: << | Nutrition 1 | Nutrition 2 | Nutrition 3 | >>
SEARCH
- Home
- Ailments
- Allergies
- Alzheimers
- Back Pain
- Cancer
- Candida
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Depression
- Diabetes Type 2
- Eyesight Disorders
- Fertility
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Immunity
- Impotence
- Insomnia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Menopause
- Mental Health
- Migraines
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Nutrition
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Other Ailments
- Panic Attacks
- Parkinsons Disease
- Prostate Problems
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sex & Relationships
- Skin Problems
- Stress
- Stroke
- Weight Loss
- Remedies
- Health E-alert
- FREE REPORT!
- About Us
- Whitelisting Details
