Laurel on Health Food

An American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study found that whole grains help reduce C-reactive protein in our bodies. This inflammatory protein is associated with many diseases including heart disease and diabetes. (Ref: Body + Soul magazine, June 2008, p. 34)
The 12-week study monitored 50 obese adults who ate lean protein, low-fat dairy, five servings of [...]

MSNBC recently posted a great article on how you can improve your health in 90 seconds. I organized their tips in the following table.

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Fight cancer - Research from Cornell University found that natural chemicals in apple peels can inhibit breast, liver, and colon cancer cell growth. A four-year study from Creighton University found [...]

Self Magazine reports that research from the Rowett Research Institute in Scotland found dieters who limit their whole grain and fruit intake have lower levels of butyrate, a fatty acid that kills cancer cells.  The scientists say cutting carbohydrates in the long-term may increase your risk of colon cancer.  These findings showcase the important role [...]

Women’s Health Magazine reports that fiber found in cereal, bread, and various grain products may reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes.  The study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who consume the most cereal fiber were 27% less likely to get diabetes than those who consumed the least.  These findings [...]

Cooking Light Magazine reports that foods high in lignans (estrogen-like compounds) may reduce the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer. A study from the National Institute of Health and Medical Research in France showed that post-menopausal women with high lignan intake (1,395+ µg/day) were 17% less likely to develop breast cancer than women with the [...]