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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Nutrition
Are Potassium Chloride Salt Substitutes Worth Trying? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Is potassium chloride a win-win by decreasing sodium intake and increasing potassium intake? Of all the terrible things about our diets, high dietary…
Nutrition
The Mineral Intake Recommendations Only 1 in 6,000 U.S. Adults Meet | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] A staggering 99.99% of Americans fail to get the minimum recommended potassium intake (despite it being perhaps only half of our natural intake)…
Nutrition
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…
Nutrition
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
The Backlash to IARC’s Report that Meat Probably Causes Cancer | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] How did the meat industry, government, and cancer organizations respond to the confirmation that processed meat, like bacon, ham, hot dogs, and lunch…
Nutrition
Are Nuts and Peanut Butter Linked to a Longer Life? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Why are nuts associated with decreased mortality, but not peanut butter? According to the largest study of risk factors for death in human…
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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Rates of high blood pressure in children have nearly doubled in 20 years
[ad_1] (CNN) — Global rates of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in childhood and adolescence have nearly doubled since 2000, putting more kids at risk for poor…
Nutrition
A Healthy, Natural Source of Iodine? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] How much nori, dulse, or arame approximates the recommended daily allowance for iodine? Dairy milk supplies between a quarter and a half of…
Nutrition
Vegans and Iodine Deficiency Risk | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Most plant-based milks are not fortified with iodine. “Adequate dietary iodine is required for normal thyroid function.” In fact, the two thyroid hormones…
Pets
Natural Electrolyte Boost for Your Dog: Keeping Your Best Friend Hydrated and Healthy | Animal Wellness Magazine
[ad_1] Do you have questions about how to keep your canine companions properly hydrated, especially when it comes to electrolytes? These essential minerals play…
Nutrition
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,…
Nutrition
What About Vegan Junk Food and Vegetarians’ Stroke Risk? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Just because you’re eating a vegetarian or vegan diet doesn’t mean you’re eating healthfully. “Plant-Based Diets Are Associated with a Lower Risk of…
Nutrition
The Stroke Risk of Vegetarians | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] The first study in history on the incidence of stroke in vegetarians and vegans suggests they may be at higher risk. “When ranked…
Nutrition
Corporate Influence and Our Epidemic of Obesity | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Like the tobacco industry adding extra nicotine to cigarettes, the food industry employs taste engineers to accomplish a similar goal of maximizing the…
Nutrition
How Healthy Are Ancient Grains? | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Ancient types of wheat, like kamut, are put to the test for inflammation, blood sugar, and cholesterol control. The number one killer in…
Nutrition
The Safety of Fasting to Lose Weight | NutritionFacts.org
[ad_1] Why should fasts lasting longer than 24 hours and particularly for three or more days only be done under the supervision of a…
Health
Cutting Table Salt Tied to Lower Heart Disease Risk
[ad_1] Nov. 28, 2022 – Simply limiting shakes of salt at the table may help lower the risk of heart disease, new research suggests.…