New European research has found that eating a diet rich in vegetables and fish during pregnancy could help lower the risk of developing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia.
The Flemish research centre for fruit cultivation, Proefcentrum Fruitteelt vzw (pcfruit), has researched the effect of fruit on different brain diseases.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published an in-depth study reviewing the effectiveness of plant-derived therapies at fighting the most aggressive forms of breast cancer.
It is important to highlight the distinction between consuming a whole fruit versus a derivative: drinking a glass of fruit juice and eating a fruit compote do not have the same health benefits.
Whether your body stores fat around the trunk or in other bodily parts is highly influenced by genetic factors and this effect is more predominant in women than in men.
Scientists have unveiled what they say is an ideal diet for the health of the planet and its people - including a doubling of consumption of nuts, fruits, vegetables and legumes, and a halving of meat and sugar intake.
While 38 percent of the respondents to a recent survey conducted by consultancy New Nutrition Business singled out bread as the key culprit behind gastrointestinal distress, 24 percent said it was good for digestive wellness.
Children exposed to television adverts that promote high-sugar cereals are more likely to eat the brands of cereals they have seen advertised, a new study has found.
Drinking yogurt not only promotes digestive function, a recent study from Finland has shown that eating fermented dairy products can also protect against heart disease.
Dietary fiber not only relieves stool and prevents the absorption of harmful substances, but also affects the absorption of protein, minerals and other nutrients in food.
According to a study, published in the Journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, pomegranate reduces the risk of complications linked to obesity.
