Mediterranean diet component snatches cancer cell’s immortality: Study

May 21 -- Scientists have found a compound in foods associated with Mediterranean diet that deprives cancer cells of their immortal nature, says a study.

05/21/13
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Fewer, larger meals healthier for obese women

Washington, Dec 7 -- Consuming three huge meals instead of six small ones lowered the amount of fat in women's blood and gradually decreased risk of heart disease, says a study.

12/09/12
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Let your skin glow this Diwali

New Delhi, Nov 9 -- While you spruce up your home and shop till you drop in these hectic days before Diwali, do spend some time on yourself too. Remember to drink water to keep your skin hydrated and stay away from heavy food for that flawless and glowing skin, say experts.

11/09/12
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“Healing Spices” Author Cooks Global Flavors for Better Health

Courtesy: New America Media (NAM), Question & Answer, Viji Sundaram

NAM Editor’s Note: In his search for safe anti-inflammatory agents, University of Texas research scientist Bharat B. Aggarwal began 20 years ago to research the very spices that had always been a staple of his Indian diet. He found that many of them could be safely moved out of his kitchen cabinet to his medicine cabinet, as he says in his newly released book, Healing Spices.

01/17/12
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Physical Activity And Nutrition

For A Healthy Lifestyle

By Suman Madan, MS, RD, LD.

The New Year is a time for new beginnings, which may include making new resolutions. And after the holiday glut of heavy feasts and high calorie beverages, it's no surprise that "weight control" and "eat better" are at the top of your list. The key to weight control is balancing energy (food) intake with the energy your body burns (physical activity).

01/01/11
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Secrets to Younger-Looking Skin

10/31/10
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Sodium Intake Quiz

Most of the sodium we consume is in the form of salt, and the vast majority of sodium we consume is in processed and restaurant foods. Eating less sodium can help prevent, or control, high blood pressure.

09/05/10
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Discovered: Indian spice reduces Alzheimer’s symptoms by 30%

July 19, 2010
Despite millions spent on drug research and development, one of the more promising treatments for Alzheimer’s disease (a progressive brain disorder that affects more than 5 million Americans) is found in a substance widely known for its ability to spice (and color) food.

The compound curcurmin, only found in turmeric, is a widely used spice found in Indian food, and is also popular in the cuisines of other South Asian countries like Nepal, Iran and Thailand. The bright yellow spice is familiar to fans of curry dishes, but it has been used in other preparations as well. For centuries, it has been used in Asian medicine.

Click to read the full story on “Mother Nature Network”

07/20/10
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Fad Diets -  Food Myths and Facts

By Manisha U. Vaidya, MS, RD, LD

Marketing ploys, clever phrases, wishful thinking, pseudo-science, media hype and celebrity testimonials are often used to attract the consumer to different foods.  The consumer has to be aware of facts versus fallacies. Here are some common and enduring food myths.

07/04/10
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Bacon or Bagels? Higher Fat at Breakfast May Be Healthier Than You Think, Says UAB Research

March 30, 2010

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The age-old maxim “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper” may in fact be the best advice to follow to prevent metabolic syndrome, according to a new University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) study.

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