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eating a diet high in walnuts may decrease cholesterol and fight inflammation, two major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, according to a study conducted by researchers from harvard university and published in the american journal of clinical nutrition."consumption of nuts has been associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease events and death," the researchers wrote. "walnuts in particular have a unique profile: they are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, which may improve blood lipids and other cardiovascular disease risk factors.

in what may be more evidence of the risks of high-fructose corn syrup, researchers from the university of california-davis have found that consumption of fructose-sweetened drinks appears to raise the body's levels of ldl ("bad") cholesterol in a way that glucose-sweetened drinks do not. the study was published in the journal of clinical investigation.researchers conducted the study on 32 overweight men and women with an average age of 55, who were assigned to one of two intervention groups.

the diet and weight loss industry is booming. everywhere you turn, there's one gimmick or another guaranteed to melt the pounds away. from billboards and magazines to tv and radio ads, you can't escape the promises of the latest and greatest. trying to figure out what works and what doesn't is enough to drive you crazy.folks, forget about low-fat this, carb-free that, and diets that require rocket science-level math to compute portion sizes and caloric intake.

new research connecting metabolic syndrome to greater sensitive to the effects of salt intake on blood pressure in chinese people could lead to the development of less salty dishes, new food labelling, and a re-education of taste buds. metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions that increase risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes: abdominal obesity, raised blood pressure, high triglyceride concentration, low hdl cholesterol, or high glucose.

cinnamon nutrition has become very popular as a supplement in the usa. it is inexpensive, safe, and with proven health benefits. most people who use cinnamon take cinnamon capsules. a more effective way to enjoy the health benefits of cinnamon nutrition, however, is to add the right kind of cinnamon to your smoothies or to drink as a tea.what kind of cinnamon is best?if you have ever looked at different kinds of cinnamon available in bulk, you have probably noticed that one kind of cinnamon is a dark brown, while the other is more of a tan.

including both walnuts and fish products in the diet is required to reduce risks of coronary heart disease, says a new study funded by the california walnut commission. according to findings published in the american journal of clinical nutrition , a diet supplemented with walnuts led to reductions in cholesterol levels, while a fish diet led to reductions in blood levels of triglycerides.

consuming beverages sweetened with fructose leads to weight gain and a build up of abdominal fat, and impairs insulin sensitivity, says a new study. overweight and obese individuals consuming fructose-sweetened beverages also showed signs of increased levels of lipids in the blood (dyslipidemia), according to findings published this week in the journal of clinical investigation .

the high calorie, low fibre dietary pattern associated with the western diet is associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome, says new research from the us. the study, published in the journal circulation , adds to previous studies on that point the finger at the highly processed foods and meats consumed in the western diet in relation to a range of conditions, from obesity to colorectal cancer.

beverages and ready-to-eat soups are prime candidates as carriers of added beta-glucan so long as manufacturers maintain sensory properties, according to a new book. scientist marika lyly has expanded research she published in a paper last year into a new book describing how companies can meet the demand for added dietary fibre in functional foods, while producing a viable commercial product.