Summary: A major new analysis of over 8 million adults reveals that each additional 100 grams per day of ultra-processed food intake significantly raises the risk of hypertension, cardiovascular events, digestive disease, cancer, and death. Ultra-processed foods—like sugary drinks, chips, and packaged snacks—are high in sugar, salt, and additives, and low in essential nutrients. The…

Share on PinterestMNT investigates whether eating poultry is directly linked to an increased risk of gastric cancer. Image credit: Maryanne Gobble/Stocksy. A recent study found that eating 300 grams of poultry per week was linked to an increased risk of gastrointestinal cancer and death from all causes. The findings have caused concern among consumers as…

Share on PinterestMNT investigates whether eating poultry is directly linked to an increased risk of gastric cancer. Image credit: Maryanne Gobble/Stocksy. A recent study found that eating 300 grams of poultry per week was linked to an increased risk of gastrointestinal cancer and death from all causes. The findings have caused concern among consumers as…

Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently co-authored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants considered calorie information, they rated unhealthy food as less unhealthy and healthy food as less healthy. They were also less sure in their judgments. In…

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — East Bay Township has launched a new Power of Produce program at the East Bay Corners Farmers Market. According to a May 12 news release from the township, the launch is in part thanks to a Building Resilient Communities Grant from the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. The Power of Produce…

This 7-day plan is set at 1,800 calories, with modifications for 1,500 and 2,000 calories Each day provides at least 80 grams of protein and 30 grams of fiber and meals require 30 minutes or less of active prep time.  This plan prioritizes plant foods rich in protein and fiber for satiety, heart health and…

Bloating is a common and often normal experience. Uncomfortable bloating may be remedied with certain foods. If bloating is persistent and accompanied by other symptoms, see a health professional. You know the feeling. You ate too much for dinner, and now you’re so bloated you feel like you’re going to pop. Or maybe it was…

The FDA just announced an approval on three nonsynthetic food dyes. This follows a pending ban on seven different food dyes, including Red No. 40. A dietitian recommends prioritizing nutritional content over avoiding food dyes. Amid the proposed ban on seven food dyes, including Red No. 40, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) just…

A new health warning is causing concern among anglers and residents in Rhode Island and Connecticut. The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued an advisory against eating fish caught in the popular Pawcatuck River after discovering they were contaminated with high levels of toxic chemicals. What’s happening?…

Open this photo in gallery: Participants who had the highest intake of nuts, seeds and fruit with seeds did not have a greater risk of diverticulitis than those who consumed the least.Getty Images Save for later Diet has long been implicated in the development of diverticulitis, a painful gastrointestinal disease. Consuming too little fibre and…