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High-fiber diet may promote healthy, disease-free aging
(HealthDay)—A diet inclusive of foods rich in fiber may fuel more successful aging, according to research published online June 1 in the Journals of Gerontology.
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Britain defends new sugar tax following criticism
British finance minister George Osborne on Thursday defended his plans to introduce a new sugar tax to tackle obesity, criticised as "absurd" by the soft drinks industry.
Mar 17, 2016
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Include 'added sugars' in overhaul of Canada's food labels
Canada's overhaul of food labels should include a separate 'added sugar' column to help Canadians manage their sugar intake and be in line with US standards, states a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Mar 14, 2016
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'Ultra-processed' foods make up more than half of all calories in US diet
'Ultra-processed' foods make up more than half of all calories consumed in the US diet, and contribute nearly 90% of all added sugar intake, finds research published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Mar 9, 2016
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Reducing sugar content in drinks could prevent one million cases of obesity
Reducing sugar content in sugar sweetened drinks (including fruit juices) in the UK by 40 per cent over five years could prevent one million cases of obesity, according to research by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). ...
Jan 8, 2016
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Factors in the blood during dieting may have anti-diabetes properties
Factors in the blood from calorie-restricted rats can modify energy-producing mitochondria within the insulin-producing cells that regulate blood sugar levels, new research shows. This has a positive impact on glucose-stimulated ...
Jan 6, 2016
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Study identifies liver-generated hormone that regulates 'sweet tooth'
We all love our sugar, especially during the holidays. Cookies, cake, and candy are simply irresistible.
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Low sugar diet makes foods taste sweeter but does not change preferred level of sweetness, study finds
A new study from scientists at the Monell Center and collaborators reveals that while foods such as vanilla pudding taste sweeter following three months on a low-sugar diet, the level of sweetness most preferred in foods ...
Nov 25, 2015
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How weight-loss surgery reduces sugar cravings
Weight loss surgery curbs the sweet tooth by acting on the brain's reward system, according to a study published November 19 in Cell Metabolism. The researchers found that gastrointestinal bypass surgery, which is used to ...
Nov 19, 2015
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'Healthy' foods differ by individual
Ever wonder why that diet didn't work? An Israeli study tracking the blood sugar levels of 800 people over a week suggests that even if we all ate the same meal, how it's metabolized would differ from one person to another. ...
Nov 19, 2015
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