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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.

the october issue of nutrition journal contains a study that reveals the cholesterol-lowering power of strawberries. women with at least three features of metabolic syndrome were given a daily beverage containing 25 grams of freeze-dried strawberry powder. following the four-week testing period, total cholesterol and ldl-cholesterol levels dropped an average of five and six percent, respectively, and plasma ellagic acid was significantly increased.

addressing the american association for cancer research's 100th annual meeting 2009 in denver, elaine hardman, ph.d., offered this advice based on her cancer research: eat more walnuts. the study she presented at the meeting strongly suggests the nuts can reduce the risk of breast cancer -- a disease the national cancer institute says took about 50,000 lives last year in the u.s. dr. hardman, associate professor of medicine at marshall university school of medicine, and her research team studied mice bred to develop breast tumors .

the mediterranean diet, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins c, e and folate, is the only dietary pattern associated with a lower risk for heart disease, says a new review. according to findings published in this week’s archives of internal medicine, modest relationships were found supporting omega-3 fatty acids, folate, whole grains, alcohol, fruits, fibre and dietary vitamins e and c and beta carotene, for reductions in the risk of heart disease.

a recent study conducted in denmark has found that blackcurrant juice and orange juice may help lower the levels of compounds in the body which are associated with cardiovascular disease.background and details of studypopulation studies had previously suggested that increased consumption of fruits can lower the markers for inflammation and endothelial activation, which are factors associated with risk of cardiovascular disease.

everyone these days is looking for the magic pill that will help with weight loss, improve immunity, increase memory, help the heart, or fight off cancer. unfortunately, there is no such thing. but wouldn`t it be exciting to know that these benefits can be achieved through eating superfoods that might be in your kitchen right now? including these superfoods (foods that have a high nutrient content that have a positive effect on health) in your diet can affect your health today and for years to come.

consumers in the us are increasingly turning to soy as a healthy choice as they constantly change their eating habits to improve nutrition, according to a study from the united soybean board. soy is popular for its potential health benefits and versatility and 85 percent of consumers view soy as healthy, the survey showed. this is an increase of 26 percentage points compared to 1997.

grapefruits have been around since the 18th century when they were discovered in barbados. botanists think the grapefruit is the result of natural cross breading between the orange and the pomelo. while their origin may not be fully understood one thing is certain: grapefruits are one of the healthiest foods on the planet. they contain high amounts of vitamins and minerals and researchers are continuously adding to grapefruit's long list of health benefits.

sustaining a healthy lifestyle is often a challenging feat. since most convenience foods seem to typify the antonym of health, extra effort is required to strategically map out nutritionally-rich preparations that integrate well within a busy lifestyle; to the health enthusiast this is part and parcel of the daily health regimen. yet everyone knows that seeking out the most nutritionally-dense "superfoods" aids in simplifying the quest towards optimum health.