Site-specific differences in the fatty acid composition of abdominal adipose tissue in an obese population from a Mediterranean area: relation with dietary fatty acids, plasma lipid profile, serum insulin, and central obesity Quite a long title…This study begins to identify why abdominal fat is the type of fat that increases risk of certain diseases as […]
Hopefully no one reading this is going to argue the benefits of increasing fruit and vegetable intake. But beyond this, is there any way to maximize, or at least make it simpler, to get the most from your diet? The answer is yes. 8-10 servings per day are the current recommendations, and yet few of […]
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 […]
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. […]
Effects of Diet and Simvastatin on Lipids, Insulin, and Antioxidants This studied evaluated the potentiating ability of a Mediterranean-type diet to a standard pharmaceutical regimine. The dietary changes in this study have some strong effects on certain risk factors for CVD. I would suggest dropping the simvastatin and adding exercise and possibly a natural cholesterol […]
