In December 2018 researchers from India and Saudi Arabia published their study to assess the erosive potential of twenty beverages on teeth. A total of 8 carbonated drinks and 12 … Read more
The body responds to fructose intake regardless of source and increases plasma uric acid concentrations
In February 2018 researchers from New Zealand published the results of their study to assess whether fructose present in fruit is of sufficient quantity or in a form that is … Read more
Consumption of fruit, including tomatoes, may delay lung function decline in adults, particularly in ex-smokers
In December 2017 researchers from the USA, UK, Norway Germany and Spain published the results of their study to assess the relationship between lung function decline and dietary antioxidants over … Read more
Dried apple may reduce postprandial blood glucose concentration and potentially increase the effectiveness of insulin responses in healthy individuals
In November 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of dried apple on regulation of blood glucose, insulin, satiety, and antioxidant levels. … Read more
A higher intake of flavonoids reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
In January 2019 researchers from Spain, Brazil and the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between types of polyphenols and risk of cardiovascular disease (myocardial … Read more
Choosing a healthy snack is less likely if the choice is made following completion of an exercise workout
In December 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether the timing of a snack choice was influenced by exercise. A total of 256 … Read more
A fruit and vegetable intake of 800g per day appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and an intake of 600g per day reduces the risk of cancer
In June 2017 researchers from Norway, UK and the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess the relationship between fruit and vegetable intake and … Read more
Eating an apple with the skin on improves endothelial function in individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease
In February 2018 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess whether eating apples improved endothelial function, blood pressure and arterial stiffness in individuals at risk for … Read more