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Green Mediterranean diet can reduce belly fat much better

In a study from Ben-Gurion University, scientists found following the green Mediterranean diet strongly reduces belly fat.

A high-sodium, low potassium diet could increase risk of cognitive decline

In a recent study, scientists found a high sodium, low potassium diet could increase your risk of cognitive decline.

Adding more salt to foods may increase your heart disease risk

Adding additional salt to foods at a lower frequency is associated with a reduced risk of heart failure and ischemic heart disease.

Foods high in flavonoids could slow down cognitive decline

People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols may have a slower rate of memory decline.

Eating almonds may help reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes

Scientists found that eating almonds may help reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes.

Pecan nuts may benefit people with heart disease, study finds

Scientists from Brazil and elsewhere found that eating pecan nuts in a healthy diet may benefit people with heart disease.

Pistachio can be a regular food in a healthy diet

Scientists from Spanish National Research Council and elsewhere found pistachio should be a regular food in a healthy diet.

Mediterranean diet could effectively prevent obesity

Scientists from University Federico II in Italy and elsewhere found Mediterranean diet may be the healthiest diet for obesity prevention.

Pomace olive oil could help lower blood cholesterol

Scientists from Spanish National Research Council found extra virgin olive oil in the diet may help lower blood cholesterol.

Vitamin D deficiency can increase heart disease risk

Scientists from the University of South Australia and elsewhere found that vitamin D deficiency can increase heart disease risk.