More Than Just Caffeine, Coffee Consumption Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes and Parkinsons Disease

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) April 08, 2013

The 245th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition in New Orleans April 7 11th on Chemistry of Energy & Food is sure to be an informative exposition this year. The relationship between chemistry and food has become a trending topic in the minds of many consumers. Label reading is no longer the exception but the norm for the average shopper, and foods and beverages alike are getting more and more recognition for their natural health benefits. One such subject matter that has been widely studied is coffee.

Dr. Joe Vinson from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Scranton, is presenting More than just caffeine Tuesday, April 9, 2013 10:20 AM at the Natural Products for Health and Pharmaceuticals and Biotech forum from 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM in the DoubleTree New Orleans, Room: Madewood A. As evidence for coffee's diabetes and heart disease protection Dr. Vinson will present a new human study demonstrating a dose-response green coffee extracts inhibition of glucose absorption during a glucose tolerance test in normal subjects. Dr. Vinsons presentation will also summarize numerous epidemiological studies indicating that coffee consumption, especially decaffeinated coffee, will reduce the risk of all-cause mortality, heart failure, Type 2 Diabetes and Parkinson's disease. The studies' results are usually J-curves indicating an optimal consumption of 2-4 cups/day. Dr. Vinsons studies of antioxidants in foods and beverages indicate that coffee is the #1 source of polyphenol antioxidants in the U.S. diet and this has been borne out in several European countries.

Dr. Vinson will also discuss a recent study in India with obese subjects which showed a significant weight loss and body fat reduction after consuming capsules containing a green coffee extract which was high in chlorogenic acids. Roasting is known to greatly reduce the levels of these compounds in the beverage coffee.

For more information on Dr. Vinsons presentation or the ACS Expo please visit http://www.acs.org.

Lean On Life Supports New Research Cautioning the Consumption of High-Protein Meat

TORONTO, ON (PRWEB) May 29, 2013

Lean On Life, a leading healthy lifestyle website with the latest on weight loss, nutrition, and fitness is supporting new research which cautions against consuming antibiotic-fed animals.

As Lean On Life reports (http://www.leanonlife.com/high-protein-eaters-beware/), meat and protein are essential in a healthy diet for many reasons such as bodily function, health, and weight loss.

However, for over 40 years, the FDA has acknowledged that animal sources of meat have contained antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as superbugs. These superbugs pose a serious risk to health, causing potential food-borne illnesses like E. coli and salmonella, and antibiotic resistance.

A recent study published in February 2013 by the Environmental Working Group found that the antibiotic-resistant bacteria in animals is still present, and leads to foodborne illness and infections. These products are currently being sold in many grocery stores in North America.

Farmers and food producers who look after animals claim that antibiotics are used to keep the animals healthy, prevent and control illness, and encourage growth. However, this means that animals are unnecessarily overfed antibiotics and when consumed, human bodies might build a resistance against these antibiotics. Consequently, any sickness that could simply be treated with an antibiotic may require further medical assistance, and the illnesses may become more difficult to treat.

As Lean On Life reports, more than half the samples of ground turkey, pork chops and ground beef collected by the federal government from supermarkets contained bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Lean On Life Coach, Tal Brodsky, says that Although a high-protein diet can be extremely healthy, it is crucial to inspect and keep a mindful eye when buying animal products.

Furthermore, he states that there are organic meat options available that have not been fed antibiotics and do not contain hormone injections. Brodsky also suggests including other high-protein food alternatives into a diet, including legumes, nuts, cheese, or soy products.

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