Mediterranean Diet May Protect the Brain

Consuming a Mediterranean diet, hefty in olive oil, fish, grains, and fruits and vegetables, seems to protect the brain from cognitive—i.e. thinking—problems

In a study, funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, researchers found Mediterranean-type diets guarded against brain damage …

Mediterranean Diets May Help Prevent Depression

Can’t say I’m shocked. If you’re staring out at an amazing Mediterranean beach all day, how could you possibly be depressed!

But it turns out it’s not in the water, it’s in the food.

Researchers believe a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in vegetables, nuts, fruits, …

UK Restaurants to List Calorie Counts

By the end of June 2009, eighteen fast-food chains, restuarants and catering companies in the UK are set to follow the example of New York’s restaurants and print calorie information on their menus.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) (a goverment body) …

Body Fat Solution: Interview with Tom Venuto

Editor: “Every new year a plethora of diet books hit the shelves – many simply re-hashing the same old information. What is different about the Body Fat Solution?”

Tom Venuto: “Mainly, it’s not a diet book at all. It’s not a …

Diet for Healthy Eyes

We all know that if we intend to keep our body in good shape we have to do some form of physical exercise regularly as well as be careful with what we eat. If we only would eat junk food our …