Fitness Factoids: Volume 21
Eating Nuts Cuts Risk of Cancer and C
ardiovascular Disease
A new study published in the journal I BMC Medicine has shown that people who eat nuts can reduce their risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. The meta-analysis compiled data of over 7,000 patients compared the effects of a normal Mediterranean diet, a Mediterranean diet in which participants ate extra fat from nuts and olive oil, and a control group that followed a low-fat diet. After compiling the data researchers determined that those who more than three servings of nuts per week had a 55% reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease and a 40% reduced risk of developing cancer. Researchers also reported that those who ate walnuts had an even lower mortality rate from cancer, which was reduced by nearly 45%.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263331.php
Eating Eggs Not Linked to High Cholesterol
Researchers at the University of Grenada have conducted to a study to tests what effect the consumption of eggs has on a number of risk factors for cardiovascular disease including cholesterol, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure. Researchers found that consuming a large amount of eggs had no effect on elevating serum cholesterol and did not worsen cardiovascular function regardless of activity level. Doctors have traditionally maintained that patients avoid foods high in cholesterol such as eggs in fear that consumption of dietary cholesterol would lead to elevated levels of serum cholesterol. Defeating age old myths such as those about dietary cholesterol is a step in the right direction toward the mainstream adopting healthier eating habits that will ultimately save lives.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130719083908.htm
Drinking Water Boosts Brain Performance
As bodybuilders we’re well aware of the way water can affect our performance onstage, but proper hydration plays an even greater role away from the stage. A new study conducted by the University of East London and the University of Westminster has found that drinking water when we feel thirsty has the ability to boost our performance on cognitive tests. For the experiment researchers asked people to fast overnight and, prior to engaging in the tests, one group of participants consumed a cereal bar with water while the other group consumed only the cereal bar. The participants who consumed water had a 14% increased reaction time than those who did not, leading researchers to believe that drinking water plays a vital role in cognitive function.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263648.php
DHA Derivative Relieves Chronic Pain
A study published by Duke University has found that a derivative of DHA, one of the primary components of fish oil, has the ability to relieve the symptoms of chronic pain due to inflammation. The experimental compound is said to be 1,000 times more potent than regular DHA at reducing inflammation. Researchers believe that the development of the new derivative could lead to a breakthrough in pain management and a reduction on the prescription of addictive pain medications and opiods.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130717164721.htm
Eating Fruits and Vegetables Tied to Longer Life
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition released a study that found those who consumed five servings of fruits and vegetables daily had a significantly lower mortality rate than those who did not. The meta-analysis was comprised of over 71,000 participants that were tracked over a thirteen year period. After researchers compiled the data they found that those who reported never consuming fruits of vegetables had a 53% higher mortality rate than those who consumed up to five servings daily. The data also showed that the group that reported eating no fruits or vegetables had an average lifespan that was three years shorter than their counterparts.
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/early/2013/06/26/ajcn.112.056119
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