Divine Fish Stew
The red wine gives this sophisticated stew a deep red color and a warm, complex flavor..
A Big New Look at Coffee and Health
A large umbrella review of 218 studies on coffee and health found that people who drink 3 to 4 cups a day are at lower risk of a range of diseases and conditions, says a study in The BMJ. The umbrella review combined the results of 218 meta-analyses, each of which combined findings from multiple studies. These studies of studies included 17 with randomized clinical trials, which-compared to observational studies-produce stronger evidence that coffee may directly reduce the risk of certain diseases.
Diet Central In New Blood Pressure Guidelines
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have released an update to guidelines that redefines high blood pressure (hypertension) and makes recommendations on how doctors should treat it. The guidelines lower the threshold at which a person would be diagnosed with hypertension. Under the new standard, its estimated that 46% of American adults can now be diagnosed, or about 100 million people. The guidelines set a lower bar for what will be considered hypertension. Though voluntary, the guidelines are likely to influence how some doctors advise and treat their patients.
How Changing Food Prices Could Save Lives
Subsidies and taxes to adjust the prices of seven foods-both healthy and unhealthy-is predicted to prevent tens of thousands of deaths each year from cardiometabolic diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes, according to a study led by researchers from Tufts University.
Selecting Healthy Breads
Breads and rolls fill the better part of an aisle in some supermarkets, in part reflecting the appetite of Americans for bread. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that at least half of your breads and other grain-based foods, including cereals and energy bars, should be whole grain. But how do you figure out which grains are best for you?
Q. I would like to eat less meat. What other sources of protein do...
Q. I would like to eat less meat. What other sources of protein do you recommend?
Sugary Drinks: Declining, But Not Fast Enough?
Consumption of sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages continues to decline, though adolescents and young adults still obtain too many calories from such drinks, according to a study in Obesity.
Soba Noodles with Vegetables
Soba Noodles with Vegetables recipe.
Q. How do cereals like oatmeal reduce LDL cholesterol? To what extent does oatmeal...
Q. How do cereals like oatmeal reduce LDL cholesterol? To what extent does oatmeal lower cholesterol?
Q. What changes in my diet can I make that would help with regularity?
Q. What changes in my diet can I make that would help with regularity?