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Posted on Sat, 19 Oct 13

Nutritional therapy for diabetes: One size does not fit all

The new nutritional guidelines from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) focus on several possible eating patterns and food preferences, avoiding a particular dietary prescription, and in fact not even mentioning the word diet.

Posted on Sun, 22 Sep 13

Blueberries: not too little, not too much.

A new study suggests that when it comes to the heart health benefits of blueberries, less is more. The benefits peaked at a particular serving size, with no additional advantage from more berries.

Posted on Mon, 21 Jan 13

The traditional Nordic diet: why Scandinavian women dont get fat.

Although the traditional Mediterranean diet has received a lot of attention other traditional dietary patterns may be equally healthful, like the traditional Nordic diet for example.

Posted on Mon, 7 Jan 13

Vitamin K linked to reduced diabetes risk

A large study has found a robust association between higher dietary intake of vitamin K and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

Posted on Mon, 10 Dec 12

Pediatrics group offers advice on organic foods

The American Academy of Pediatrics has published its first guidance on organic foods. Taken together, the report suggests organic foods may have both environmental and health benefits.

Posted on Mon, 10 Dec 12

Healthy brains work even better with omega-3

Nutrients in food can have a profound effect on mental function and for the first time a study has shown that omega-3 fatty acids boost working memory, which is critical for reasoning and problem solving.

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Nutritional therapy for diabetes: One size does not fit all

Blueberries: not too little, not too much.

The traditional Nordic diet: why Scandinavian women dont get fat.

Vitamin K linked to reduced diabetes risk

Pediatrics group offers advice on organic foods

Healthy brains work even better with omega-3