This review will assess our current understanding of the differential
effects of ALA, EPA and DHA on cancer, insulin resistance, and
cardiovascular disease.
A study shows that high-fat diets, even if consumed for a short amount of
time, can inflame fat tissue surrounding blood vessels, possibly
contributing to cardiovascular disease.
Omega-6 fatty acids – found in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds – are
a beneficial part of a heart-healthy eating plan, according to a
science advisory published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
The persistence of an epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes suggests that new nutritional strategies are needed if the epidemic is to be overcome. A promising nutritional approach suggested by this thematic review is metabolic effect of low glycemic-index diet. Read more...
----------------------------------- Cancer and Nutrition: A review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet
A low fat, high carbohydrate diet in combination with regular exercise is the traditional recommendation for treating diabetes. Compliance with these lifestyle modifications is less than satisfactory, however,... Read more...
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