How do saturated fats from different dietary sources – notably meat and dairy – impact risk of cardiovascular diseases, ischaemic heart disease, and stroke?
Vegetarian and pescetarian diets are linked to a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), but vegetarians and vegans may have higher risk of stroke than meat eaters, suggests a study published in the BMJ, which claims this may reflect low blood levels...
Further evidence to support the inclusion of carotenoids in food
formulations comes from the US with a new study showing that high
blood levels of carotenoids, a family of disease-beating
antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables,...
New research coming out of Japan suggests that tomato varieties
could have a significant impact on anti-thrombotic activity, both
in vitro and in vivo.
A survey of 10,000 adults suggests that people who get enough
folate in their diets have a lower risk of stroke than those who
eat fewer folate-rich foods.
High levels of vitamin C in the blood may significantly reduce the
risk of a stroke, according to a new long term study published
recently. Researchers...
Women who eat lots of whole-grain foods can significantly reduce
their risk of strokes, according to a recent study. Researchers at
Harvard University...
