Consuming farm milk can protect children against asthma and hayfever, according to a study of nearly 15,000 children published in the May 2007 issue of Clinical and Experimental Allergy.
But consuming farm milk that hasn’t been boiled poses serious health risks and further research is needed to develop a safe product that still provides good protection […]

A diet high in whole grain foods is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, according to an analysis conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and published online in Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases. Whole grains in the diet have also been associated […]

Penn State – Incorporating macadamia nuts into a heart-healthy diet can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, according to Penn State researchers.
“We looked at macadamia nuts because they are not currently included in the health claim for tree nuts, while other tree nuts are recommended as part of a healthy diet,” says Dr. Amy E. Griel, recent […]

UPMC — Phytonutrients in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, watercress, cabbage and cauliflower, appear to not only stop human prostate cancer cells from growing in mice but also may cut off the formation of blood vessels that “feed” tumors, says a University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute study. The NIH-supported “plant versus cancer” study, abstract number […]

Journal of the National Cancer Institute - Postmenopausal women whose diet contains high amounts of lignans, estrogen-like chemical compounds found in plants, may have a reduced risk of breast cancer.
Lignans, which are found in high amounts in flaxseed, but also in a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, belong to a family of […]

SCI - A diet rich in black soya beans could help control weight, lower fat and cholesterol levels, and aid in the prevention of diabetes, reports Lisa Richards in Chemistry & Industry, the magazine of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).
Yellow soya has already been hailed for its cholesterol lowering capabilities; this is one of […]