Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'Peers important for nutrition education among Latinos (PhysOrg)

A systematic literature review conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Connecticut, the Hispanic Health Council (Hartford), and the Connecticut Center for Eliminating Health Disparities among Latinos assessed the impact of peer education/counseling on nutrition and health outcomes among Latinos living in the United States. The results, published in the July/August issue of the ...

'The Heart Health Benefits of Pistachios (Lonoke Democrat)

(ARA) - Pistachios are a "super food" for health and fitness-focused Americans, according to a new Penn State study that examined the effects of pistachios on multiple cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, including cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation.

'Navigating Nutrition Labels: Tips to Fill your Grocery Cart with Healthy Options (Beaches Leader)

Comments ( No comments posted. ) (ARA) - Members of the food industry, ranging from government organizations to grocers and food manufacturers, are filling supermarket shelves and food and beverage labels with various health claims and nutrition quality rating systems.

'Research Uncovers Little-Known Impacts of Smell and Taste on Health (National Institutes of Health)

What: The senses of smell and taste may have greater bearing on health than is generally accepted by both doctors and patients. Recent research suggests that these senses and their influence on behavior have implications for nutrition, aging, mental health, obesity, diabetes and safety.

'Nutrition Wise: Health Food Chips, Red and Green Bell Peppers, Italian Ices (Kansas City InfoZine)

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: Are the chips sold in the health food section of the grocery store better choices than regular chips? Q: Is there any nutritional difference between green and red bell peppers? Q: Are Italian ice desserts low-calorie choices?

'Peers important for nutrition education among Latinos (EurekAlert!)

Philadelphia, PA, July 15, 2008 ? A systematic literature review conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Connecticut, the Hispanic Health Council (Hartford), and the Connecticut Center for Eliminating Health Disparities among Latinos assessed the impact of peer education/counseling on nutrition and health outcomes among Latinos living in the United States.

'89 percent of food products aimed at kids lack nutrition (New Kerala)

Washington, July 15 : A new study has revealed that 89 percent of children's food products lack proper nutrition, with 62 percent of them still making health claims on the packaging.

'Lentils a monumental food (Akron Beacon Journal)

Lentils are not a glamour food, at least when you are looking at them in your bowl, but from a nutrition standpoint they are the belle of the ball.

'Study says food marketed to kids not good for them (Calgary Sun)

Food products marketed to children have poor nutritional content 90% of the time, even though some of the manufacturers still make health claims, shows the research of a University of Calgary professor.

'Ed Blonz: Key to good health is keeping it real (Contra Costa Times)

Q: Many thanks for your comments on high-fructose corn syrup. So often, I hear from my food-fadist friends that it is only slightly below rat poison with respect to health.