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Low carb diet trumps low-cal for reducing weight and cancer risk
The Chicago Tribune reported, “Following a low-carb diet, even for only two days a week, was better than following a calorie-restricted diet every day for losing weight and lowering insulin levels, which are both associated with lower risks of breast and … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Nutritional Health, Obesity
Tagged diet, dieting, low-carb diet, Mediterranean diet, Obesity
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The top-ranked diet may be one you’ve never heard of — but one I recommend often
US News & World Report ranks the DASH Diet Plan as BEST overall diet plan. If you’ve never heard of the DASH diet, you’re not alone.
Posted in Nutritional Health, Obesity
Tagged DASH diet, Jenny Craig, Mediterranean diet, Ornish diet, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing diabetes, preventing heart attack, Weight Watchers
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Eating monounsaturated fats boosts heart health
We’ve actually known this fact for sometime. In fact, monounsaturated fats are one of the reasons the Mediterranean Diet is so healthful. Which just shows that the success of a low-cholesterol diet can actually be improved by adding monounsaturated fat, … Continue reading
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Mediterranean diet also helps existing heart disease
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet can help heart patients stay healthy, new research from Greece shows. The Mediterranean diet, which I recommend in my book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, involves eating lots of fruits and vegetables, nuts, vegetable and … Continue reading
Moderate Wine, Little Meat, Many Vegetables May Be Key Mediterranean Diet Items Linked to Longer Life
We know a Mediterranean diet is healthy and lengthens life. But, which items in this diet are most helpful? Well, finally, at study has teased out items in the Mediterranean diet that are most responsible. More Information:
Posted in Heart Health, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged alcohol, cereal, cereals, dairy products, diet, fish, fruits, legumes, longevity, meat, Mediterranean diet, monounsaturated fat, nuts, olive oil, saturated fat, seafood, vegetables
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Study indicates cutting calories may help people lose weight regardless of diet
A new study confirms that the type of diet you pick doesn’t matter so much for weight loss; it’s sticking to it that counts. Researchers compared a low-fat, average protein diet, a low-fat, high protein diet, a high-fat, average protein … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, General Health, Heart Health, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged diet myths, high protein diet, low-fat diet, Mediterranean diet, weight loss
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Dr. Walt’s Take on the Health Headlines – May 30, 2008
Here are my takes on some of today’s health headlines: Vitamin D for babies may prevent type 1 diabetes A new systematic review reports to have “the strongest evidence to date” that supplemental vitamin D in babies and children may … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, General Health, Health Headlines, Heart Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged antibacterial soap, breast feeding, flip flops, full-term ectopic pregnancy, high heels, knee pain, leg injuries, leg pain, medical reporting, Mediterranean diet, preventing diabetes, supplement, type 2 diabetes, vitamin D
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