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Not All Plant Foods Are Equal Analysis found that only healthy fruits, vegetables and grains guarded  against heart disease  For years, the mantra has been that eating lots of fruits, vegetables and grains will ward off heart disease, but a new study suggests that choosing the wrong ones may backfire. The study, of over 200,000 U.S. health professionals, found those who ate plenty of healthy plant foods -- such as vegetables, beans and whole grains -- did have a lower risk of heart disease. That was not true, however, if people loaded up on foods that are technically plant-based, but not all that healthy. In fact, diets heavy in pasta, bread, potatoes and sweets appeared just as bad as, if not worse than, diets high in animal products. "Plant-based foods are not all the same," said lead researcher Ambika Satija, a postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston. So it's crucial that people consider the nutritional qu...

Association of Changes in Diet Quality with Total and Cause-Specific Mortality BACKGROUND Few studies have evaluated the relationship between changes in diet quality over time and the risk of death. METHODS We used Cox proportional-hazards models to calculate adjusted hazard ratios for total and cause-specific mortality among 47,994 women in the Nurses’ Health Study and 25,745 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study from 1998 through 2010. Changes in diet quality over the preceding 12 years (1986–1998) were assessed with the use of the Alternate Healthy Eating Index–2010 score, the Alternate Mediterranean Diet score, and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet score. RESULTS The pooled hazard ratios for all-cause mortality among participants who had the greatest improvement in diet quality (13 to 33% improvement), as compared with those who had a relatively stable diet quality (0 to 3% improvement), in the 12-year period were the following: 0.91 (95% confidenc...

Make olive oil your No. 1 oil Entree nvironmental Nutrition The olive tree, which dates back at least 6,0 0 years, has long been a symbol of friendship among nations. In fact, the dove with an olive branch is a long-standing icon of peace, and olive branches were awarded to the winners of Olympic Games as a token of victory. For just as many years, the precious oil from olives has been regarded as a health tonic. Now research on the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet  with olive oil holding a key role seems to confirm its status. Benefits of olive oil consumption include prevention of cardiovascular disease and other chronic health problems such as stroke, metabolic syndrome, inflammation and some cancers. An analysis of data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC) study, published in The British Journal of Cancer in 2011, showed a significantly reduced risk of cancer in the Greek population among those who consumed approx...

Health + Nutrition Most people have an opinion about what healthy eating means. At Dairy Council of California, we believe that healthy eating is taking a positive approach to food while eating a variety of foods from each of the MyPlate food groups. This means that we concentrate on the nutrients and healthfulness that foods bring without following the latest fads. Our recommendations stem from science – research that has been conducted over decades to show us the most beneficial way to build a diet. 5 Reasons to Eat a Protein-Packed Breakfast 5 reasons you should eat a protein-packed breakfast, based on current research. Accentuate the Positive in Eating Take a positive and realistic approach to healthy eating and eat with joy, flexibility and balance. Embrace Your Cooking Personality Buying nutrient-rich, functional foods and cooking them in a way that makes sense for you will streamline meal planning and make healthy eating easier! Going Gree...

10 of the best vegetarian foods Try these 10 easy ways to pack loads of satisfying protein into your favourite meat-free meals! Swapping meat for other forms of protein a couple of times a week has huge benefits for your health. You’ll lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease, and it may help you stay a healthy weight. So, give these vegetarian options a go! Enjoy the nutty flavour of Sanitarium Soy Milk Essential which also provides nearly 50 per cent of your daily calcium needs. One 250ml cup has 8.3g of protein and is a good source of iron and folate.   You can’t go past eggs for a quick and satisfying meal at any time of day. Two eggs have 12g of protein. (Suitable for lacto-ovo vegetarians.)   One cup of cooked quinoa adds 6g of high-quality protein to salads, soups and curries.   For under $2 a can, tinned lentils, chickpeas and beans are a thrifty way to add more protein to any meal. Half a cup (about 75g) has around 5g of protein and counts...

HEALTHY FOODING REQUIREMENTS A  healthy diet   doesn't require a lot of money or newfangled appliances or subsisting on any kind of scheme that sounds like a gimmick. Because it's true what they say about what seems too good to be true: Eating well means listening to that little voice inside that knows what healthy foods generally look like – fresh and recognizable in nature – and what they don't – prepackaged and processed. That sensibility may not fit so well with our on-demand culture, where we want results now – be it dinner or weight loss. But if you want a program that works for the long run, you'll need a lifestyle you can live with and like. That means a diet that's nutritious and delicious, but one that will take a bit of planning and commitment from you. While staying lean is a big part of good health, weight lost doesn't always equal health gained. That new diet that took inches off your waistline could be harming your health if it locks out or ...

Healthy Eating Simple Ways to Plan, Enjoy, and Stick to a Healthy Diet Healthy eating is not about strict dietary limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, improving your health, and stabilizing your mood. If you feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition and diet advice out there, you’re not alone. It seems that for every expert who tells you a certain food is good for you, you’ll find another saying exactly the opposite. But by using these simple tips, you can cut through the confusion and learn how to create a tasty, varied, and nutritious diet that is as good for your mind as it is for your body. How can healthy eating improve your mood? We all know that eating right can help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid certain health problems, but your diet can also have a profound effect on your mood and sense of wellbeing. Studies have linked eating a typical Western di...