Caffeine and Coffee
Is coffee or tea a diuretic?
Studies have shown that drinking 2-3 cups of coffee or 5-8 cups of tea or iced tea of standard amount of caffeine per day have no diuretic effect. (1, 2)…
Diet Related Diseases
Does a diet high in fiber lower the risk of colon cancer?
The existing information points to different results concerning the implications of dietary fiber and the incidence of colon cancer. (1) The following major studies are available: These studies are believed…
Fiber
Does fiber help you lose weight?
Dietary fiber is not a magic solution for weight loss. However, it makes an important contribution in weight loss/control and overall good health. Specific fiber action that may contribute to…
Fiber
Fiber for weight loss – what is the evidence?
Dietary fiber is not a magic solution for weight loss. There is no strong evidence of long term, direct effects of fiber on weight loss and more studies are needed.…
Diet Related Diseases
The most effective types of fiber for constipation relief
There is substantial evidence that fiber helps in a type of constipation which has unknown causes (called Chronic Idiopathic Constipation) and is not a result of any medical conditions or…