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Sunday, May 11, 2014

ScienceDaily: Living Well News

ScienceDaily: Living Well News


Eating more fruits, vegetables may cut stroke risk worldwide

Posted: 08 May 2014 02:22 PM PDT

Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of stroke worldwide, according to a new analysis of 20 studies conducted in Europe, the United States and Asia. The American Heart Association advises the average adult to eat four to five servings each of fruits and vegetables daily, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. A diet rich in a variety of colors and types of vegetables and fruits is a way of getting important nutrients that most people don't get enough of, including vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. They are also naturally low in saturated fat.

Breastfeeding promotes growth of beneficial bacteria in gut

Posted: 07 May 2014 06:59 AM PDT

The nutritional factor that has the greatest impact on the development of a child's gut flora is whether the child is breastfed, according to a new study. The study shows that breastfeeding promotes the growth of beneficial lactic acid bacteria in the baby's gut flora, which are beneficial to the development of the child's immune system.

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