Experimental study of Mediterranean diet for rheumatoid arthritis – (02-24-03)
Experimental study of Mediterranean diet for rheumatoid arthritis Ditto. Ann Rheum Dis — Abstracts: Sköldstam et al. 62 (3): 208 Read entire article here
Category Archives: Mediterranean Diet
Resveratrol Enhances Differentiation Induced by Butyrate – (07-08-02)
Resveratrol Enhances Differentiation Induced by Butyrate This study on colon cancer cells shows an additive effect of resveratrol (found in red wine and peanuts) and butyrate (a short chain fatty acid formed by bacteria acting on soluble fiber in the gut). With studies like this, we start to see why certain traditional diets have the […]
Can Healthy Fats Stop Cancer? 7 Facts to Know
When the USDA came out with the Food Guide Pyramid in 1992, smart physicians and researchers predicted increases in heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Guess what we saw? Increases in heart disease, diabetes and cancer. But why? Those of you old enough to remember the Pyramid will recall that fats and oils were at the top […]
Olive Oil Has Protective Effect on Colorectal Cancer – (10-23-00)
Olive Oil Has Protective Effect on Colorectal Cancer The Mediterranean diet, in which olive oil is the principle contributor to dietary fat (about 30%) has been shown to reduce the risks of heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer. This further supports this dietary pattern as being one of the healthiest on the planet. […]
Mediterranean diet provides extensive health benefits – (03-14-02)
Formulation Provides Lycopene with Same Bioavailability as Tomato Paste Speaking of the carotenoids… This article is trying to find better ways to increase the absorption of the fat soluble lycopene. Without going to great lengths found in this article, one of the ways that researchers believe the Mediterranean diet provides extensive health benefits is the […]