Carried out by Andrew Freeman, MD, director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness in the division of cardiology at National Jewish Health in Denver, the report examined several recent diet trends, as well as “hypes and controversies” surrounding nutrition. “There is a great amount of misinformation about nutrition fads, including antioxidant pills, juicing and gluten-free diets,” commented Freeman. Fruits and vegetables are the healthiest and most beneficial source of antioxidants to reduce heart disease risk, whereas there is no significant evidence that adding supplements into the diet benefits heart health. JuicingBe careful with this recent food trend. For those who don’t have any gluten sensitivities the many health benefit claims of a gluten-free diet are unsubstantiated.

Source: Egypt Independent March 20, 2017 22:30 UTC