http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/negative_calorie_diet-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2013. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:37:15 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/research-the-compound-in-the-mediterranean-diet-that-makes-cancer-cells-mortal-119324-1.htm A compound abundant in the Mediterranean diet takes away cancer cells' "superpower" to escape death, suggests new research. By altering a very specific step in gene regulation, this compound essentially re-educates cancer cells into normal cells that die as scheduled. One way that cancer cells thrive is by inhibiting a process that would cause them to die on a regular cycle that is subject to strict programming. This study in cells, led by Ohio State University researchers, found that ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/research-the-compound-in-the-mediterranean-diet-that-makes-cancer-cells-mortal-119324-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mothers-diet-during-pregnancy-determines-likelihood-of-obesity-and-heart-disease-in-future-life-119255-1.htm A new report has indicated that the diet consumed by the mother during pregnancy determines the risk of obesity, heart disease and asthma in her offspring. The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) said that pregnant women need t be aware that their diet and lifestyle could impact the long-term health of their babies. A BNF taskforce analyzed the impact of maternal health and diet on unborn babies. The findings indicated that chronic conditions such as heart disease, obesity and asthma might actually start from the womb itself....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mothers-diet-during-pregnancy-determines-likelihood-of-obesity-and-heart-disease-in-future-life-119255-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mediterranean-diet-boosts-ageing-brain-power-119236-1.htm In older people, intake of Mediterranean diet with added virgin olive oil or mixed nuts seems to improve the brain power, finds research. The researchers from the University of Navarra in Spain base their findings on 522 men and women aged between 55 and 80 without cardiovascular disease but at high vascular risk because of underlying disease/conditions. These included either type 2 diabetes or three of the following: high blood pressure; an unfavourable blood fat profile; overweight; ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mediterranean-diet-boosts-ageing-brain-power-119236-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/high-protein-diet-may-not-be-very-effective-in-reducing-body-weight-and-risk-of-heart-disease-118347-1.htm A high protein diet may not have any significant benefits in reducing obesity, heart diseases or blood sugar levels, suggests study. This opposes the results of various previous short-term studies. The recent study published in the BioMed Central Nutrition Journal, aimed at identifying the long-term benefits of low protein diet and high protein diet in reducing body weight and risk of heart disease. Researchers systematically reviewed 15 long term randomized control studies ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/high-protein-diet-may-not-be-very-effective-in-reducing-body-weight-and-risk-of-heart-disease-118347-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-with-anti-ageing-supplements-could-help-reverse-blood-vessel-abnormality-118326-1.htm A diet low in grains, beans and certain vegetables - combined with "anti-ageing" supplements - improves blood vessel function, a new study has found. The blood vessel abnormality, or endothelial dysfunction, occurs when cells lining the interior wall of blood vessels malfunction. It's a serious condition that's often one of the first signs of heart disease. Of the 200 51- to 86-year-old people in the study presented at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-with-anti-ageing-supplements-could-help-reverse-blood-vessel-abnormality-118326-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/heart-healthy-diet-helps-men-lower-bad-cholesterol-says-study-118291-1.htm According to a recent study, heart-healthy diet helps men at high risk for heart disease reduce their bad cholesterol. The 19, 24 to 62-year-old men in the study had metabolic syndrome, which refers to three or more significant risk factors for heart disease and stroke. The risk factors included in this study were high waist circumference, high blood pressure, high levels of triglycerides and fasting glucose and low levels of high density lipoprotein or HDL "good" cholesterol. For ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/heart-healthy-diet-helps-men-lower-bad-cholesterol-says-study-118291-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-says-mediterranean-diet-helps-beat-dementia-118163-1.htm A Mediterranean diet packed with fish, olive oil, low on fatty dairy products and meat can reduce the risk of memory problems later in life, finds US study. But the beneficial effects of eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids do not extend to people with diabetes, according to the research published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The findings, described as the largest study of its kind to date, were based on dietary information from 17,478 ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-says-mediterranean-diet-helps-beat-dementia-118163-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/adding-more-fiber-to-diet-boosts-health-say-studies-118028-1.htm Studies conducted by scientists have contributed to the growing body of evidence for the benefits of added fibres in the diet. Many diets continue to lack recommended servings of foods naturally high in fibre like fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes and whole grains resulting in low fibre intake. These types of fibre can be added to a wide range of foods and contribute similar health benefits as "intact" fibres, providing a viable option to help people increase their fibre intake to achieve daily recommendations....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/adding-more-fiber-to-diet-boosts-health-say-studies-118028-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/high-salt-diet-increases-stomach-cancer-risk-117606-1.htm A diet high in salt content and ulcer bacteria increase the risk of gastric cancer, say researchers. The study was published ahead of print in the journal iInfection and Immunity/i. In the study, the researchers infected Mongolian gerbils with IH. pylori/I. One set of gerbils received a regular diet; the other, a high salt diet. At the end of the experiment the researchers analyzed the animals' stomach tissues. Every animal on the high salt diet developed cancer, compared with just 58 percent of those on the regular diet....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/high-salt-diet-increases-stomach-cancer-risk-117606-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/update-1-vivus-receives-permission-from-fda-to-sell-diet-pill-through-retail-pharmacies-117594-1.htm U.S. health regulators' have approved the sale of Vivus Inc's diet pill, Qsymia, through retail pharmacies. This is a significant development for the company and is a shot in the arm for the direct-to-consumer campaign scheduled to be introduced later this year. This announcement gave a good boost to Vivus shares, which rose as much as 6 percent to (Dollor) 12.35 on the Nasdaq. The company is working towards increasing the commercialization support for the diet pill. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/update-1-vivus-receives-permission-from-fda-to-sell-diet-pill-through-retail-pharmacies-117594-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/smartphone-diet-app-good-for-weight-loss-117541-1.htm University researchers have got together with app development firm Blueberry Consultants Ltd., to develop an application called "My Meal Mate" for Smartphones that can prove to be a good weight loss tool. The application users can log what they have eaten on a daily basis as well as their activity levels. Further, they are also able to log in weight loss goals. The users also receive SMS once a week summarizing what they have done towards their goals. It also reminds them of their goals. The ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/smartphone-diet-app-good-for-weight-loss-117541-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/western-style-diet-leads-to-early-death-117446-1.htm Sticking to Western-style diet (fried and sweet food, processed and red meat, refined grains, and high-fat dairy products) could lead people to age poorly and die earlier, say researchers. "The impact of diet on specific age-related diseases has been studied extensively, but few investigations have adopted a more holistic approach to determine the association of diet with overall health at older ages," lead investigator Tasnime Akbaraly, PhD, Inserm, Montpellier, France said. "We ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/western-style-diet-leads-to-early-death-117446-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/in-90s-cuban-diet-and-exercise-tackled-increasing-death-rate-117173-1.htm A nation that lost an average of 5kg per head over five years contributed to a halving of the death rate from diabetes and a one third reduction in deaths from heart disease, according to researchers. The natural experiment occurred in Cuba which was plunged into crisis in the early 1990s following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Its experience demonstrates what could be achieved elsewhere if the same changes could be brought about, without an economic crisis. Food and fuel were ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/in-90s-cuban-diet-and-exercise-tackled-increasing-death-rate-117173-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/prevention-and-treatment-of-cancer-linked-to-healthy-diet-117100-1.htm Experts say eating right can help you prevent cancer and even support your treatment if you have already been diagnosed with the condition. Ethan Bergman, registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics President, said that whether you, a parent, friend or a child has been diagnosed, chances are, your life has been touched by cancer. Bergman said that while cancer can leave us feeling helpless, the good news is that there are measures you can take to prevent the disease....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/prevention-and-treatment-of-cancer-linked-to-healthy-diet-117100-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-pill-to-prevent-obesity-coming-soon-116962-1.htm Scientists are moving a step closer to developing a pill that can prevent obesity. The breakthrough could lead to a long-lasting cure for the problem, which has reached epidemic proportions in the UK. Researchers from the University of East Anglia said that their findings could lead to development of drugs that can be given in childhood to those predisposed to obesity or later in life as people pile on the pounds, the Daily Express reported. But they warn that translating the work to humans is between five and 10 years away....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-pill-to-prevent-obesity-coming-soon-116962-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/low-cal-diet-benefits-diabetes-patients-116824-1.htm A low-calorie diet is found to be effective at reducing diabetics' blood glucose levels, finds study. It has long been known that patients who undergo gastric operations to limit their eating see a dramatic improvement in their diabetes. But the new report has found that patients with Type 2 diabetes who simply follow the same strict diet as that after surgery are just as likely to reap the benefits, the Daily Express reported. Ildiko Lingvay, M.D., an assistant professor of internal ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/low-cal-diet-benefits-diabetes-patients-116824-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-critical-factor-in-improving-type-2-diabetes-after-bariatric-surgery-116800-1.htm Patients with type 2 diabetes who follow a diet similar to the strict regimen followed after bariatric surgery are just as likely to see a reduction in blood glucose levels as those who undergo surgery, say researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. "For years, the question has been whether it is the bariatric surgery or a change in diet that causes the diabetes to improve so rapidly after surgery," said Dr. Ildiko Lingvay, assistant professor of internal medicine and first author of the study published online in iDiabetes Care/i....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-critical-factor-in-improving-type-2-diabetes-after-bariatric-surgery-116800-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fiber-rich-diet-cuts-stroke-risk-116535-1.htm Eating a diet rich in fiber content reduces the risk of first-time stroke, says study. Dietary fiber is the part of the plant that the body doesn't absorb during digestion. Fiber can be soluble, which means it dissolves in water, or insoluble. Previous research has shown that dietary fiber may help reduce risk factors for stroke, including high blood pressure and high blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) "bad" cholesterol. In the study, researchers found that each seven-gram ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fiber-rich-diet-cuts-stroke-risk-116535-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/dangerous-disorder-orthorexia-triggered-by-perfect-diet-obsession-116429-1.htm Physicians have identified a new disorder which they call Orthorexia where a person becomes obsessed with the 'perfect diet,' the cleanliness of food and eating on a highly regulated regime. Recent studies were unable to determine who can fall into the orthorexic trap, but it seems women are a high-risk group, Fox News reported. Orthorexics can be under pressure to stay fit and young while experiencing life stress on an intense, long-lasting level. Not managing the pressure may lead ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/dangerous-disorder-orthorexia-triggered-by-perfect-diet-obsession-116429-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/discounted-healthy-foods-can-improve-general-diet-116256-1.htm Research from the RAND Corporation noted that a lowering in the cost of healthy foods in supermarkets increases the amount of fruits and vegetables that people eat, and also reduces the consumption of unhealthy foods. Researchers examined a program available to members of South Africa's largest private health insurance company that provides a rebate of 10 percent or 25 percent on purchases of healthy foods. The program, started in 2009, now has about 800 participating supermarkets and enrolls more than 260,000 households....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/discounted-healthy-foods-can-improve-general-diet-116256-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/newborns-on-high-carb-diet-may-be-predisposed-towards-obesity-later-in-life-116240-1.htm Providing a diet rich in carbohydrates immediately after the birth of a baby could program it to obesity even if calorie intake is reduced in adulthood, a new study reveals. The study suggested that human babies might be less prone to obesity if given solid foods later. This is the first time that we have shown in our rat model of obesity that there is a resistance to the reversal of this programming effect in adult life, explained Mulchand S. Patel, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Professor of ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/newborns-on-high-carb-diet-may-be-predisposed-towards-obesity-later-in-life-116240-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/financial-benefits-of-a-plant-based-mediterranean-diet-revealed-116146-1.htm New research reveals that people who participated in a six-week cooking programme and chose from simple plant-based recipes, decreased their total food expenditure and purchased much healthier foods. The study, published in the March issue of the iJournal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition/i, is believed to be the first to show a decrease in food insecurity - or a lack of access to nutritional foods for at least some days or meals for members of a household - as the result of an intervention....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/financial-benefits-of-a-plant-based-mediterranean-diet-revealed-116146-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-and-genetic-variations-predict-heart-disease-in-inuit-population-116100-1.htm bGenetic factors and altered food habits /bhave transformed a population that was previously immune to heart disease into a vulnerable group.bToo much of omega 3 fatty acids in diet along with genetic variations/b may act as important determinants of heart disease, reveals a study in the Inuit population. bThe Inuits are people living in the arctic regions of Greenland, the United States, Canada and Russia./b Once almost immune to heart disease due to their high fish intake, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-and-genetic-variations-predict-heart-disease-in-inuit-population-116100-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/pigs-prefer-avoiding-bitter-tastes-in-diet-115915-1.htm Researchers at University of Alberta suggest that pigs have got tastes of their own after a new study found that they often picked soybean meal when given a choice between napus canola meal and juncea canola meal. iNapus/i canola meal and ijuncea/i canola meal come from rapeseed and mustard greens, respectively. Canola meals are less expensive than soybean meal. If producers can replace soybean meal in swine diets, they could produce pork at a lower cost. In a presentation at the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/pigs-prefer-avoiding-bitter-tastes-in-diet-115915-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/lack-of-milk-in-teens-diet-could-cause-metabolic-syndrome-115845-1.htm New study from the University of illinois found that college-going kids who have less than 3 servings of dairy products daily, are more likely to develop metabolic syndrome. "And only one in four young persons in the study was getting the recommended amount of dairy," said Margarita Teran-Garcia, a U of I professor of food science and human nutrition. That alarming finding means that three-fourths of the 18- to 25-year-old college applicants surveyed are at risk for metabolic syndrome, the researcher said....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/lack-of-milk-in-teens-diet-could-cause-metabolic-syndrome-115845-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cutting-out-too-much-gluten-can-lead-to-an-unhealthy-diet-115763-1.htm Increasing number of people wish to reduce gluten from their diet, according to a recent US poll. Nearly 30% of adults wish to consume a gluten free diet in a bid to lose weight. However, dietitians have cautioned that cutting out too much gluten can lead to an unhealthy diet. Victims of celiac disease need to avoid gluten, as their immune system adversely reacts to it and this could harm their intestines. Increasing number of people want to do away with gluten as they are under the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cutting-out-too-much-gluten-can-lead-to-an-unhealthy-diet-115763-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-diet-key-to-healthy-life-115498-1.htm The effects of obesity can be counteracted by diet and active lifestyle, suggests new study. Epidemiologists estimate that about 80 percent of the most common diseases are linked to severe overweight and obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. Obese people are at an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases, vascular diseases, hypertension, diabetes and cancer. This lowers their life expectancy. The links between body weight, lifestyle and the risks of developing cancer and other ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-diet-key-to-healthy-life-115498-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/maternal-diet-important-predictor-of-severity-for-infant-rsv-finds-vanderbilt-study-115391-1.htm According to a Vanderbilt study an important predictor of the severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants may be what their mothers ate during pregnancy. The study was published in the iAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine/i. RSV is the most common cause of severe lower respiratory tract disease among infants and young children worldwide. Currently there is no effective vaccine against RSV. Outbreaks occur in communities each year, usually lasting 4-5 ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/maternal-diet-important-predictor-of-severity-for-infant-rsv-finds-vanderbilt-study-115391-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/junk-food-diet-during-pregnancy-turns-the-child-into-junk-food-addict-115336-1.htm bPregnant mothers who eat junk food have babies who are likely to grow up into junk food addicts, suggests a recent Australian study. A healthy balanced diet during pregnancy is crucial for the future health of children./b The researches performed by Jessica R. Gugusheff and her colleagues from the FOODplus Research Centre in the School of Agriculture Food and Wine at the University of Adelaide in Adelaide, Australia offer us a potential explanation for the ever expanding obesity epidemic....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/junk-food-diet-during-pregnancy-turns-the-child-into-junk-food-addict-115336-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-rich-in-olive-oil-nuts-fruit-fish-can-cut-heart-disease-risks-114959-1.htm A Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, nuts, fish, fruit, legumes and wine reduces the risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease by 30 percent, a major new study has confirmed. The study, published by the New England Journal of Medicine, followed 4,479 people in Spain -- men and women age 55 to 80 -- over a five year period, finding dramatic confirmation of previous observations of such a diet's health benefits. "We observed that an energy unrestricted Mediterranean diet, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-rich-in-olive-oil-nuts-fruit-fish-can-cut-heart-disease-risks-114959-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mediterranean-diet-linked-with-reduced-risk-of-heart-disease-114929-1.htm A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that a Mediterranean diet that is rich in olive oil, fish, fruits, vegetables and nuts can reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes. Researchers at Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona recruited around 7,500 adults who had diabetes or other factors influencing heart risk and divided them into three groups. Two g the groups were made to eat a Mediterranean diet with one group given olive oil and the second group was supplemented with nuts....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mediterranean-diet-linked-with-reduced-risk-of-heart-disease-114929-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/junk-food-cravings-not-triggered-by-diet-drinks-114804-1.htm Researchers have claimed that sugar-free fizzy drinks are not behind cravings for junk food. Previously, a number of studies had claimed that artificial sweeteners in diet drinks wreaked havoc with hormones and made people feel hungry and crave sweet and fatty foods. It was believed that artificial sweeteners, due to their intense sweetness, disrupted hunger hormones and encouraged people to eat sweet food. The study from the University of North Carolina followed 318 overweight and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/junk-food-cravings-not-triggered-by-diet-drinks-114804-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-may-not-influence-health-outcomes-in-the-elderly-114746-1.htm The diet taken by the elderly may not impact their health outcomes, says a recent study. It has traditionally been thought that the elderly are frail, thin and weak. But present reports contradict these beliefs. Recently it was revealed that 30 percent of the elderly are overweight and by 2030, 30 percent of seniors are likely to be obese. If reports are to be believed, then there is a fair chance of probable link between survival and obesity status among the elderly! It is ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-may-not-influence-health-outcomes-in-the-elderly-114746-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ive-never-had-to-rely-on-diet-or-exercise-to-stay-slim-naomi-campbell-114731-1.htm According to supermodel Naomi Campbell, she has never had to rely on diet or exercise to stay slim. She mentors aspiring models on new US TV show "The Face." However, she admits she loves to eat good food. "I don't really know about weight or age. Weight was never something that was part of my time and I worked everyday. I have never struggled with weight and I think food is pleasurable," Campbell told people.com. She is 42, and considers herself blessed to be still working in such a competitive industry....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ive-never-had-to-rely-on-diet-or-exercise-to-stay-slim-naomi-campbell-114731-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/antioxidants-in-your-diet-may-not-reduce-risk-of-stroke-or-dementia-study-114639-1.htm According to a recent study published in Neurology, the total level of antioxidants in a person's diet is not related to their risk of developing stroke or dementia. "These results are interesting because other studies have suggested that antioxidants may help protect against stroke and dementia," said study author Elizabeth E. Devore, ScD, of Harvard Medical School in Boston and Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands. "It's possible that individual antioxidants, or the main foods ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/antioxidants-in-your-diet-may-not-reduce-risk-of-stroke-or-dementia-study-114639-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/changes-in-oral-bacteria-due-to-modern-diet-114601-1.htm Researchers performed a genetic analysis of ancient teeth bacteria to find the enormity of changes that have taken place in oral bacteria due to alterations in the diet and behavior from Stone Age to modern age. A study of the DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has pointed out some of the negative health consequences of the change in diet and lifestyle from the Stone Age to the modern era and also the impact of food manufacturing in the Industrial revolution....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/changes-in-oral-bacteria-due-to-modern-diet-114601-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-explores-link-between-diet-and-acne-114598-1.htm In a recent study it was found that high glycemic index diet and dairy products was associated with the development of acne. More than 17 million Americans suffer from acne, mostly during their adolescent and young adult years. Acne influences quality of life, including social withdrawal, anxiety, and depression, making treatment essential. Since the late 1800s, research has linked diet to this common disease, identifying chocolate, sugar, and fat as particular culprits, but beginning ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-explores-link-between-diet-and-acne-114598-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/traditional-southern-diet-linked-to-increased-risk-of-stroke-114031-1.htm Researchers at University of Alabama have found that regularly eating traditional southern diets can increase the risk of strokes. Researchers led by Suzanne Judd analyzed the diets of more than 20,000 whites and African Americans who were over 45 years of age. The participants were asked a number of questions regarding their health and diet between 2003 and 2007 and the researchers found that people who eat southern food six times a week were 41 percent more likely to suffer from a stroke while ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/traditional-southern-diet-linked-to-increased-risk-of-stroke-114031-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-soda-mixed-with-alcohol-results-in-higher-alcohol-content-in-the-bloodstream-114030-1.htm A recent study has pointed out that mixing alcohol with diet soft drinks resulted in a higher breath alcohol content much more than mixing alcohol with a normal soft drink. In a study, researchers chose to serve some participants vodka mixed with diet drink, some others vodka mixed with regular soft drink and to the rest, a regular soft drink with a vodka scent. After people had finished their drink, researchers observed that participants who had consumed the vodka-diet drink had markedly ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-soda-mixed-with-alcohol-results-in-higher-alcohol-content-in-the-bloodstream-114030-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diabetics-may-benefit-from-mediterranean-diet-114025-1.htm People suffering from diabetes may benefit from Mediterranean-style diet. The diet which emphasizes on fruits, vegetables and legumes, whole grains, fish, and using olive oil and herbs in place of butter and salt may help diabetics lose weight and lower blood sugar. A review of evidence from the last 10 years found that diets lean on meat and rich in healthy fats like olive oil were most effective at promoting weight loss and lowering blood sugar among diabetics. Benefits were also seen ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diabetics-may-benefit-from-mediterranean-diet-114025-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/practical-weight-loss-tips-from-new-monday-to-friday-diet-book-113911-1.htm If you thought you knew all about weight loss, a new book explains why you need more than planning and organization to win the weight-loss battle. Nutritionist Susie Burrell's new book, The Monday to Friday Diet, is offering practical tips on how to plan your week and make your diet work for you. Each day is allocated a chapter that's loaded with tips, menus and planning ideas to make your objectives clear, according to News.com.au. Looking at the week gives you structure and gives ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/practical-weight-loss-tips-from-new-monday-to-friday-diet-book-113911-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-rich-in-colorful-carotenoids-reduces-als-risk-113616-1.htm A new study published in the Annals of Neurology reveals that a diet high in colorful carotenoids, such as beta-carotene and lutein, can reduce the risk or slow down the onset of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Carotenoids give fruits and vegetables their bright orange, red, or yellow colors, and are a source of dietary vitamin A. Prior studies report that oxidative stress plays a role in the development of ALS. Further studies have shown that individuals with high intake of antioxidants, such as vitamin E, have a reduced ALS risk....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-rich-in-colorful-carotenoids-reduces-als-risk-113616-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/vegetarian-diet-cuts-heart-disease-risk-113604-1.htm A vegetarian diet can reduce the risk of hospitalization or death from heart disease by as much as 32 percent, finds new study. Researchers who followed more than 44,500 volunteers for about 11 years on average, found vegetarians were significantly less prone to cardiac trouble. In the 50-70 age group, 6.8 percent of people who ate meat or fish were hospitalised or died from heart disease, compared to 4.6 percent of vegetarians. "We think (it) is due to their lower cholesterol ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/vegetarian-diet-cuts-heart-disease-risk-113604-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/stay-healthier-this-year-by-adding-5-foods-to-your-daily-diet-113583-1.htm Add these five foods - Bulgur, Chickpeas, Kale, Spaghetti squash and Sunflower seeds to your grocery cart to make 2013 healthier suggests a dietitian from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). According to Lindsey Lee, R.D., clinical dietitian with EatRight by UAB Weight Management Services, there are numerous often-ignored foods that fit the bill for healthier eating. "There are many foods that, while unfamiliar to some, are readily accessible in most grocery stores and can really ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/stay-healthier-this-year-by-adding-5-foods-to-your-daily-diet-113583-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mediterranean-diet-offers-no-protection-to-aging-brain-113418-1.htm A new study has debunked the benefits of Mediterranean diet which claims to prevent dementia. There is no evidence that a Mediterranean diet which involve eating plenty of fruit, vegetables and oily fish boosts memory or concentration in old age, say French scientists. It has been shown that the diet can prevent heart disease and cancer as well as increase life expectancy. A number of recent studies have also suggested that Mediterranean diet may be beneficial for the brain and could stave off Alzheimer's....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mediterranean-diet-offers-no-protection-to-aging-brain-113418-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/lose-weight-by-cutting-out-fat-from-your-diet-113367-1.htm It appears that it is possible to reduce weight by eating lower fat alternatives, according to a new study published in the BMJ. Researchers from the University of East Anglia found out that eating less fatty options could shed pounds without actually going for a weight loss diet. Further, reducing fat in one's diet would reduce cancer risk, coronary heart disease and stroke - conditions that arise from being overweight or obese. The study, a systematic review and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/lose-weight-by-cutting-out-fat-from-your-diet-113367-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/claims-of-a-special-diet-to-beat-cancer-condemned-by-experts-112914-1.htm An undercover BBC investigation confirmed the works of a spiritual healer who had made lofty claims about a special diet that is capable of treating cancer. This has been condemned by medical experts who have cautioned people of this "dangerous advice". Calling it 'Dhaxem healing', Dr Corascendea Cathar, 62, reveals in her website that the treatment has the capacity to battle tumors. She does not have any medical degree but she gives her patients a 90 dietary menu which includes vegetable juice and a herbal mixture....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/claims-of-a-special-diet-to-beat-cancer-condemned-by-experts-112914-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/for-older-adults-diet-may-not-impact-certain-health-outcomes-112899-1.htm Ror older adults ages 75 and up, eating diets high in sugar and fat may not affect the health outcomes. This suggests that placing people of such advanced age on overly restrictive diets to treat their excess weight or other conditions may have little benefit, according to researchers at Penn State and Geisinger Healthcare System."Historically people thought of older persons as tiny and frail," said Gordon Jensen, head of the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State, "but that paradigm has changed for many older persons....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/for-older-adults-diet-may-not-impact-certain-health-outcomes-112899-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/rich-diet-causing-boys-voices-to-break-earlier-than-ever-112854-1.htm Researchers have revealed that the sound of angelic boy choristers singing carols at Christmas could be a thing of the past. A study of 1,000 boys over two years found that where male voices were breaking around age 13 or 14 in the 1960s, they can now expect to deepen aged 11 or 12, the Daily Mail reported. Professor Martin Ashley, Head of Research at Edge Hill University's Faculty of Education, in Ormskirk, Lancashire, claims that the change is because we enjoy a richer diet than in the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/rich-diet-causing-boys-voices-to-break-earlier-than-ever-112854-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-rich-in-fiber-prevents-prostate-cancer-progression-112748-1.htm Patients with prostate cancer may prevent the disease from progressing by consuming diet that is rich in fiber, finds a new study. The study compared mice fed with of inositol hexaphosphate (IP6), a major component of high-fiber diets, to control mice that were not. Then the study used MRI to monitor the progression of prostate cancer in these models. "The study's results were really rather profound. We saw dramatically reduced tumor volumes, primarily due to the anti-angiogenic effects ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-rich-in-fiber-prevents-prostate-cancer-progression-112748-1.htm