Veggies Provide Tasty Way to Ease COPD Symptoms

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects at least 16 million Americans. Often associated with cigarette smoking, COPD is the nation’s #4 leading cause of death. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Medical School have just published the findings of a recent study that suggests a diet rich in vegetables, particularly broccoli, may help the body produce enzymes that fight the negative effects of tobacco smoking. Read more

Cooked Vegetables More Nutritious

MedHeadlines - A new study done by Italian researchers has challenged an age-old notion by revealing that the nutrient content present in vegetables goes up if they are either boiled or cooked. Study results contradict traditional belief that eating raw vegetables is healthier than eating them cooked. Other studies on a similar topic indicate that cooking is a process, which elevates the nutrient content of raw vegetables. The study leader Nicoletta Pellegrini, from the University of Parma in Italy, announced the findings. The findings were published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Read more