Reviewed by Dietitian Madeline Peck, RDN, CDN Design elements: Getty Images. Design EatingWell. Key points Food preservatives can be natural or synthetic and extend the shelf life of food. Some common preservatives have been associated with an increased risk of cancer. Focusing on whole foods when possible can reduce the risk of cancer. While the … Read more
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, MS, RD Design elements: Getty Images. Design EatingWell. Key points Choline is an essential micronutrient for a healthy brain and nervous system. Low levels of choline in the blood are linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Choline is found in seafood, meat, dairy, nuts, potatoes, legumes and whole … Read more
Eating a daily serving of peanuts can help older adults improve blood flow to the brain and boost memory, according to new research. In a study published in Clinical Nutrition, scientists at the NUTRIM Institute at Maastricht University Medical Center in the Netherlands set out to test whether this simple and inexpensive food could make … Read more