A fresh look at healthy eating: Debunking diet myths that carry too much weight – PennLive.com (blog)

PennLive.com (blog) A fresh look at healthy eating: Debunking diet myths that carry too much weight PennLive.com (blog) The myth: Green tea speeds up your metabolism, so if you drink lots and lots of it you'll lose weight. Why it doesn't work: Yes, green tea can increase your metabolism, but the effect is minimal. Read more »

Nutritionists: Eat Your Calories, Don’t Drink Them – CBS Local

CBS Local Nutritionists: Eat Your Calories, Don't Drink Them CBS Local Alcohol in moderation — meaning one or two drinks a day — has been shown to raise HDL cholesterol (the good kind), boost blood flow, and improve sugar metabolism. But when you ask for that third drink, your risk for obesity and slew of other health ... Read more »

Coffee and Cancer – Care2.com

Care2.com Coffee and Cancer Care2.com There are also compounds in coffee that increase cholesterol levels, but are effectively removed when filtered through paper, so drip coffee is preferable to boiled, French press and espresso. Pregnant women should restrict caffeine consumption to less ... Read more »

Community benefits from mushroom project – The Zimbabwean

The Zimbabwean Community benefits from mushroom project The Zimbabwean They are also low in calories, fat and cholesterol and provide important dietary requirements such asselenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin D. The project was a first of its kind in the area and the villagers are keen to support it Read more »