Top 5 Food Stories for Monday June 20th, 2011

1) 10 Diet and Exercise Myths That Pack on Pounds (shine.yahoo.com)
Do you ever think to yourself "I exercise everyday, so I can eat whatever I want"? Think again because you can easily out eat your workout. Check out this list of 10 diet and exercise myths to help you see better results and to reach your diet and exercise goals for good.

Source: The Telegraph, GETTY

2) Does Coffee Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk? (nursingtimes.net)
Do you ever feel guilty going for that second or third round of coffee? You may be doing yourself a favor. According to a recent 20 year study, men who drank six or more cups of coffee a day reduced the risk of developing prostate cancer by 60% (!) and reduced their overall risk of getting cancer by 20%. So feel free to make a pot for yourself and enjoy. Cheers, Salam Ati and Gan Bei!

3) "Superfoods" Everyone Needs (webmd.com)
Eat your colors! A superfood is a term used to describe foods with high nutrient contents that promotes major health benefits. Eating these types of foods can prevent many ailments without the use of drugs or side effects and will make you feel better as a result. Check out these superfoods (including why they are good for you) and try and incorporate them into your daily diet for a happier and healthier you!

4) 5 All-Star Health Supplements (prevention.com)
The US health supplement industry includes 5,000 companies and $6 billion a year in revenue. So are supplements a money making scheme or do they actually provide added health benefits? While most supplements are unnecessary, supplements such as fish oil and vitamin D are scientifically proven to improve our health. Since omega 3's and vitamin D aren't produced naturally in our bodies, we need to get them from outside sources such as food. Most people don't get their recommended 2 servings a week of fish (or if you just don't like fish), and since vitamin D from food and the sun are rarely sufficient enough, a supplement is the easiest and most efficient way to include these natural remedies in your diet.

5) Food Allergies More Common, More Severe Among Children (cnn.com)
While food is needed to fuel our bodies, some foods can be life threatening to people with food allergies. And allergies are the most severe among boys and children ages 2 and younger. So if you suspect that your child has a food allergy (hives or rashes after eating specific types of food), be sure to get them tested and read the labels on everything they eat. It may seem like a inconvenience, but it could save your child's life.