Fish Helps Lower Stroke Risk

Eating more than three servings of fish each week may help women reduce their risk of stroke, claims new research.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating fish at least two times each week, especially fatty fish – such as salmon, …

Tomato Juice Lowers Osteoporosis Risk

Drinking tomato juice may raise the number of cell-protecting antioxidants that help stave off osteoporosis, says a new study.

Tomatoes contain powerful antioxidants, including lycopene, carotene, and anthocyanin, known to help prevent cancer, especially breast and prostate cancer.

Writing in the journal …

Variety of Vegetables Lowers Lung Cancer Risk

Consuming five servings of fruits and vegetables each day may help lower lung cancer risk, especially if you eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, suggests a new study.

The World Health Organization estimates lung cancer causes 1.3 million deaths worldwide …

Different Sugars

This is a list of sugars found on nutrition and ingredient labels. For a full history of sugar, sugar alternatives, and sugar’s impact on the body – see sugar and alternatives.

Brown sugar
Sugar crystals contained in a molasses syrup, with natural flavor and color; 91 to 96 percent …

The History and Types of Bread

The history of bread, different types of bread, and how to look for healthy bread.

Bread is one of the oldest known recipes to man. It has been around for several millennia…

The recent low-carbohydrate craze has given bread a bad reputation, but not all breads are created equal. There are …

Sugar and Artificial Sugar Facts

This article is about everything sweet. Learn about the history of sugar, the difference between refined and natural sugars, and sugar alternatives (artificial sweeteners).

History of Sugar
It is believed that cane sugar was discovered before the birth of Christ. As early as 500 B.C., India was said to have a …