Eating food rich in vitamins and minerals may impact perceived hunger levels

In September I wrote about the importance of eating a high-quality, healthy, nutrient dense diet when attempting to lose weight or restrict calorie intakes.  Now a new study (1) has indicated that eating such a nutrient dense diet, rich in vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) may influence hunger and satiety.

The study (1) was set [...]

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January 10th, 2011 | Category: healthy diet, micronutrients, mineral, satiety, vegetables, vitamin, weight | Leave a comment

Low levels of vitamins and minerals may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease

From the 16th-19th June 2010 the World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions were held in Neijing, China .  New data presented there (1) and released to the press via the World Heart Federation has demonstrated that multiple micronutrient levels can predict the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke).

“The World Congress of [...]

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July 26th, 2010 | Category: cardiovascular disease, healthy diet, heart disease, micronutrients, mineral, stroke, vitamin | Leave a comment