Including too many ready-made items in a Sunday roast could lead to excessive salt intake, says research from a health charity.

In a survey of 600 supermarket products, Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) found that unnecessary amounts of salt are being hidden in certain items of prepared food.

But cooking and preparing fresh food reduces levels dramatically, it says. Read the rest of this entry »

WANT to lose weight? There’s an app for that. In all the things your mobile phone can help you with, healthy eating is now among them.

• Not just an apple a day: The app is also available on average mobiles

Scottish researchers have developed the DietPhone application to help make it easier to collect detailed information and monitor food intake. Read the rest of this entry »

Although nutritional supplements such as vitamin C may calm the symptoms of inflammation, it may be important not to ignore the signs.

Inflammation could be your body’s way of indicating abnormal cell growth that may lead to colon cancer. According to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition, mice who were fed a high-fat diet were more susceptible to inflammation of the colon, which could eventually lead to cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

Individuals who follow an alkaline diet that focuses on the consumption of whole grains, vegetables and fruits may want to consider expanding their horizons to a similar diet know as the Mediterranean, which also incorporates fish and fatty acids.

Findings that were presented during the American Academy of Neurology’s 62nd Annual Meeting indicated that individuals who follow a Mediterranean diet may be at a lower risk for brain damage and thinking problems. Read the rest of this entry »

The most common bread sold and consumed by the American public is by far white bread.

We have all grown up eating our peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on white bread and our morning toast on white bread, but why?

Most likely because it’s cheaper and lasts longer then any other style bread. The issue I bring up though is it’s nutritional value, which is close to none. Read the rest of this entry »

No. A vegetarian diet can be very healthy, but don’t forget that the all-American vegetarian diet is Coke, pizza, and ice cream.

Also, many people in the world eat a poverty vegetarian diet that is mostly starch and salt—clearly not healthy.

A desirable vegetarian diet would consist of healthy carbohydrates, fats, and protein packages, along with plenty of vegetables and fruits. Healthy carbohydrates mean whole grains and few refined starches and sugars. Read the rest of this entry »

Understanding osteoporosis means understanding what the disease is, what its risk factors are, and what can be done to prevent it.

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by a decrease in bone density. This leads to fractures and other bone problems.

One of the first things to do to prevent osteoporosis is determining if you are at risk for developing the disease. Read the rest of this entry »