Can yo-yo dieting hurt your heart’s health? Find out what new research says.
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Natural Pigment May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
A new study has found that the pigment found in some fruits and vegetables may help decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research from Northumbria University in the UK found that when ingested in high quantities, anthocyanin, the pigment that gives produce its red, purple and blue color, reduced the risk of developing coronary heart … Continue reading Natural Pigment May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Excess Iron Raises Stroke Risk
According to a new study, people with higher levels of iron are at a greater risk of having a stroke. Iron and strokes The researchers at Imperial College London found that people with “genetically determined higher” iron levels were at a greater risk of strokes that result from a blood clot or other obstacle traveling … Continue reading Excess Iron Raises Stroke Risk
Watching Your Cholesterol? Choose Seed Oils
To reduce your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, you’ll want to replace the saturated fats in your diet with unsaturated fats. But when it comes to oil, a new study says olive oil may not be your best choice. Instead, opt for seed oils. The best seed oils Researchers at the German Institute of Human Nutrition … Continue reading Watching Your Cholesterol? Choose Seed Oils