Super berries power up porridge
As the popularity of porridge continues to rise, the addition of a super berry could make it the ultimate new power breakfast for health-conscious, gluten-intolerant consumers.
No such thing as ‘sugar rush’! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving it
Sugar does not improve any aspect of mood and can even worsen it, according to new research published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
Study: Low-carb diet provides relief from knee osteoarthritis
A study conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows a low-carbohydrate diet was more effective in reducing pain intensity than a low-fat diet in adults ages 65-75 suffering from osteoarthritis.
Better chocolate choices benefit heart health
For Valentine’s Day consideration, skip the milk chocolate candy and replace it with a cup of dark hot cocoa.
Not all saturated fats are equal when it comes to heart health
New research in the International Journal of Cardiology confirms the cardiovascular risk of diets rich in saturated fats found in meats and the benefits of plant-based and dairy alternatives
Science Says the DASH Diet Works
With New Year’s resolutions in full swing, many are resolving to eat healthier. BIDMC primary care physician Stephen Juraschek, MD, PhD, shares how the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) can benefit folks who are following the “new year, new me” mantra.