Archive for August, 2011

Calorie Counts Found Lacking

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Posted calorie counts in chain restaurants are often inaccurate, and weight-conscious consumers who select soups and salads are especially likely to be served heftier dishes than advertised, according to a new study from Boston researchers.

Help Keep Your Immune System Fighting Strong

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

In a short study, eating a couple of golden kiwifruits daily dramatically reduced oxidative damage to immune-system-related cell structures in the study participants’ bodies.

A Creamy Snack for Healthier Arteries

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

A creamy snack that won’t clog your arteries? Yep, it exists. And you’re probably familiar. It’s yogurt.  In a study of senior women, those who ate at least half a cup of yogurt per day had healthier arteries compared with those who ate less of the tangy stuff.

Eat Your Way to Pearly Whites

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Can you trade in your teeth-whitening products for something green instead? Maybe.