For decades, the gluten-free, casein-free diet (GF/CF diet) has been a popular approach by parents attempting to improve the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of their childrens’ autism. This approach has been bolstered by anecdotal reports from parents and celebrities that … Read More
Sweet, creamy, comforting chocolate may be delicious, and even good for the heart, but new research shows it may not be good for the soul. Researchers studied chocolate consumption of nearly 1,000 men and women over a one-month period, giving … Read More
According to a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, a diet rich in carbohydrates with a high gylcemic index raises the risk of heart disease in women. A carbohydrate’s glycemic index is measured by how quickly and … Read More
Research is split on the benefits and drawbacks of a diet that includes increased supplemental folic acid (a.k.a. vitamin B-9). On one hand, general studies show that a higher amount of natural folate in your diet is associated with a … Read More
Good news for chocolate lovers! According to a new German study, a small daily serving of chocolate helps lower blood pressure and decreases risk of cardiovascular disease. The study, published in European Heart Journal, analyzed diets of nearly 20,000 people over eight … Read More
You know you’re supposed to eat your veggies at every meal, but did you know that upping your intake is easier than you think? New research from Penn State University suggests that increasing the ratio of vegetables-to-everything-else on your plate makes … Read More
