Nutrition
The Protein Debate: Why Source Matters More Than Amount | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] I discuss a public health case for modernizing the definition of protein quality. In 2019, Dr. David Katz and colleagues, including one of…
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Nutrition
Are Potassium Chloride Salt Substitutes Safe and Effective? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Healthy kidneys are required for potassium excretion. If you aren’t sure if you’re at risk, ask your doctor about getting your kidney function…
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Protect Your Arteries from Saturated Fat with These Foods | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] If you’re going to have something unhealthy, is there anything you can eat with it to help mitigate the damage it may cause?…
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Can Exercise Counteract a High-Fat Meal? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] There is a window of time in which sufficient physical activity can help mediate some of the damage caused by eating an unhealthy…
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Can Ultra-Processed Foods Be Fixed by Tweaking Their Nutrients? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] What happened when ultra-processed foods were matched for calories, sugar, fat, and fiber content in the first randomized controlled trial? In the United…
Nutrition
Keeping Better Score of Your Diet | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] How can you get a perfect diet score? How do you rate the quality of people’s diets? Well, “what could be more nutrient-dense…
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How to Beat Heart Disease Before It Starts | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Why might healthy lifestyle choices wipe out 90% of our risk for having a heart attack, while drugs may only reduce risk by…
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Is Fasting an Effective Treatment for Diabetes? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] By losing 15% of their body weight, nearly 90% of those who have had type 2 diabetes for less than four years may…
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How Healthy Are Baruka Nuts? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] How do barukas, also known as baru almonds, compare with other nuts? There is a new nut on the market called baru almonds,…
Nutrition
Plant-Based Hospital Menus | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] The American Medical Association passed a resolution encouraging hospitals to offer healthy plant-based food options. “Globally, 11 million deaths annually are attributable to…
Nutrition
3-MCPD in Refined Cooking Oils | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] There is another reason to avoid palm oil and question the authenticity of extra-virgin olive oil. The most commonly used vegetable oil in…
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Chlorohydrin 3-MCPD in Bragg’s Liquid Aminos | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Chlorohydrin contaminates hydrolyzed vegetable protein products and refined oils. In 1978, chlorohydrins were found in protein hydrolysates. What does that mean? Proteins can…
Nutrition
Should We Fast for IBS? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] More than half of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sufferers appear to have a form of atypical food allergy. A chronic gastrointestinal disorder, irritable…
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Are Doctors Knowledgeable About Nutrition? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Do you know more about basic nutrition than most doctors? “A poor diet now outranks smoking as the leading cause of death globally…
Nutrition
Hijacking Our Appetites | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] I debunk the myth of protein as the most satiating macronutrient. The importance of satiety is underscored by a rare genetic condition known…
Nutrition
Are Carboxymethylcellulose, Polysorbate 80, and Other Emulsifiers Safe? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Emulsifiers are the most widely used food additives. What are they doing to our gut microbiome? When grocery shopping these days, unless you’re…
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Eating to Downregulate a Gene for Metastatic Cancer | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Women with breast cancer should include the “liberal culinary use of cruciferous vegetables.” Both the Women’s Intervention Nutrition Study and the Women’s Health…
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Foods That Disrupt Our Microbiome | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Eating a diet filled with animal products can disrupt our microbiome faster than taking an antibiotic. If you search online for “Crohn’s disease…
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Inside Bridgeport’s Smash-Hit Bakery With Long Lines Fueled by Strawberry Milk Croissants and Mexican Mochas
[ad_1] The lines form about an hour before the 9 a.m. opening time, with customers waiting outside Fat Peach Bakery hoping to grab a…
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What About Saturated Fat and Vegetarians’ Stroke Risk? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] How can we explain the drop in stroke risk as the Japanese diet became westernized with more meat and dairy? As Japan westernized,…