Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds—we hear a lot about the "best" food groups for health. But what about the worst ones? What foods should you be eliminating or at least cutting back on?
Jun 27, 2019
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A new study suggests that substituting whole grains for refined grains in the diet increases calorie loss by reducing calories retained during digestion and speeding up metabolism. This research is published in tandem with ...
Feb 8, 2017
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More than 1.6 million cardiovascular-related deaths per year can be attributed to sodium consumption above the World Health Organization's recommendation of 2.0g (2,000mg) per day, researchers have found in a new analysis ...
Aug 13, 2014
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Snacking is a dietary behavior that has increased in recent decades in the United States, while percentages of the population who are overweight and obese also have increased. Now, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers ...
Mar 13, 2012
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(Medical Xpress)—Humans' instinctive appetite for protein is so powerful that we are driven to continue eating until we get the right amount of protein, even if it means consuming far more energy than we need, according ...
Nov 7, 2013
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Fermentation of protein in the gut could release toxins into the body's circulation and affect the brain's access to neurotransmitter compounds, according to an international study by Monash University researchers.
Mar 10, 2023
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(Medical Xpress)—A reduced caloric intake increases life expectancy in many species. But how diet prolongs the lives of model organisms such as fruit flies and roundworms has remained a mystery until recently.
Aug 7, 2013
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(HealthDay)—Women who report "eating more protein" as a weight loss strategy achieve weight loss over two years, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
May 11, 2013
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Fiber-rich food is important for gastrointestinal health, but most Americans don't get enough in their typical diet. While fiber supplements can help, they can also cause unpleasant side effects such as excessive bloating ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas—and even coffee—could be key to lowering blood pressure, according to Alicia McDonough, PhD, professor of cell and neurobiology at the ...
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