http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fats-oils/avocado-oil.php Fats and Oils Information Atmospheric oxygen facilitated the evolution and complexity of terrestrial organisms, including human beings, because it allowed nutrients to be used more efficiently by those organisms, which in turn were able to generate more energy. However, as we find out more about how oxygen molecules work inside the body, more attention is being paid to their not-so-good effects, and researchers are seeking ways to thwart them. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:49:15 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fats-oils/avocado-oil.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/chaga.php Nutrition Information Much research has been conducted on Chaga's ability to fight cancer, and numerous studies and experiments have proved its effectiveness. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:41:30 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/chaga.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/foodsecurity/arsenic.php Food Security Information As people seek healthier dietary regimens they often turn to things labeled "organic." Lurking in the background, however, is an ingredient that may be a hidden source of arsenic, an element known to be both toxic and potentially carcinogenic. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:54:41 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/foodsecurity/arsenic.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/nuts-seeds/healthy-walnuts.php Nuts and Seeds Walnuts go to the Head of the Class: New Research Finds Walnuts Rank Highest in Antioxidant Content Among Nuts. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:54:06 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/nuts-seeds/healthy-walnuts.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fiber.php Nutrition Information We should all be eating more dietary fiber to improve our health - that's the message from a health review by scientists in India. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:41:32 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fiber.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fats-oils/key.php Fats and Oils Information A compound produced from fish oil that appears to target leukemia stem cells could lead to a cure for the disease, according to Penn State researchers. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:14:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fats-oils/key.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/health-impact.php Nutrition Information Hefty impact of poor eating habits - Concordia study finds 25 percent of Canadians aged 31 to 50 exceed safe limit of total calories derived from fats. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:08:11 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/health-impact.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fruits-veggies/broccoli.php Fruits and Vegetables If you want the health benefits associated with eating broccoli or other vegetables you need to eat the real thing. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:44:44 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fruits-veggies/broccoli.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/berries/tumor-growth.php Berries for Health Researchers compared the size of the breast tumors that developed and discovered that on average, tumor size was 75% smaller in the 5% blueberry experimental group and 60% smaller in the 10% group. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:33:11 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/berries/tumor-growth.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/nuts-seeds/walnut.php Nuts and Seeds Recently published research in the September issue of British Journal of Nutrition suggests students may want to grab a handful of walnuts before taking that next exam. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:06:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/nuts-seeds/walnut.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/chocolate-heart.php Nutrition Information High levels of chocolate consumption might be associated with a one third reduction in the risk of developing heart disease, finds a study published on bmj.com Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:26:12 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/chocolate-heart.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/nuts-seeds/diabetes-nuts.php Nuts and Seeds Eating Nuts Such as Peanuts Improves Diabetes Control Without Weight Gain. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:17:35 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/nuts-seeds/diabetes-nuts.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fats-oils/brown-fat.php Fats and Oils Information Good Fat Most Prevalent in Thin Children - Study at Joslin Diabetes Center and Children's Hospital Boston Finds Boosting Brown Fat Levels May Combat Obesity Epidemic. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:44:02 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fats-oils/brown-fat.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/calorie-labeling-system.php Nutrition Information 1 in 6 fast food customers cut calories after US food labeling system introduction. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:45:54 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/calorie-labeling-system.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fruits-veggies/hiding.php Fruits and Vegetables Hiding vegetables in kids' foods can increase vegetable intake... Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:46:03 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fruits-veggies/hiding.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/nuts-seeds/pistachios.php Nuts and Seeds Two studies published in the current on-line issue of the journal Appetite indicate that consuming in-shell pistachios is a weight-wise approach to healthy snacking, offering unique mindful eating benefits to help curb consumption and decrease calorie intake. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:49:12 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/nuts-seeds/pistachios.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fruits-veggies/onion-skin.php Fruits and Vegetables More than 500,000 tonnes of onion waste are thrown away in the European Union each year. However, scientists say this could have a use as food ingredients. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:37:49 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fruits-veggies/onion-skin.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fruits-veggies/red-fruit.php Fruits and Vegetables An article in the June Issue of Food Nutrition & Science Examines the Benefits of Eating Red Hued Fruit - Especially Papaya. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:43:39 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fruits-veggies/red-fruit.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fruits-veggies/dried-fruits.php Fruits and Vegetables New Report Equates Dried Fruits and Fresh Fruits - International Scientists Recommend Considering Dried Fruits Equivalent to Fresh Fruits in Dietary Recommendations. Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:23:03 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/fruits-veggies/dried-fruits.php http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/foodsecurity/fluoride-brain.php Food Security Information Prolonged ingestion of fluoride may cause significant damage to health and particularly to the nervous system. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:31:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/foodsecurity/fluoride-brain.php