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To eat or not to eat oats: factors associated with oats consumption using the I-Change model
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Healthy food diversity and the risk of major chronic diseases in the EPIC-Potsdam study
Abstract Practicing a diverse diet may reduce chronic disease risk, but clear evidence is scarce and previous diet diversity measures rarely captured diet quality. We investigated the effect of the Healthy Food Diversity (HFD)-Index on incident type 2 diabetes (T2D), myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke among a middle-aged German population. The EPIC-Potsdam study recruited 27,548…
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6 Tips for Eating Healthy at a Mexican Restaurant
Whether you’re in it for the cultural cuisine or the margaritas, a night out at a Mexican restaurant is always a crowd-pleaser. But when you’re trying to eat healthy, navigating the menu can feel like a challenge. To help you out, we asked an expert for six simple tips to keep you on track. > Want…
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RFK Jr’s No. 1 hurdle to take on unhealthy food: money
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged to transform America’s food system, vowing to crack down on foods and ingredients he blames for many of the nation’s ills, including ultra-processed foods and food additives. President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kennedy to be his nominee for secretary of health and human services; if he is confirmed, he…
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21 Best Mediterranean Diet Snacks for a Longer Life
Our product recommendations are selected by editors, tested first-hand, or expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Whether you want to lose weight, live longer, or just be healthier, studies suggest the Mediterranean diet is a solid bet. That said, eating Mediterranean all the time is easier said than done. While…
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Beer Nut: Is beer less healthy than wine?
I respect science. It can guide us through otherwise daunting challenges as well as helping us to understand what has often seemed inexplicable to previous generations. Of course, it also provides us with new technologies that help improve our lives. But every so often I read something in a science journal that irks me because…
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Less Meat, Better Health
Dr. Peer Ederer, during his presentation at this year’s Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Conference at Kansas State University (partially sponsored by Farm Journal), noted that when it comes to the relationship between meat and health, some scientists are “willfully manipulating the discourse.” And my previous column addressed a real-life example of the fallout…
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5 Foods That Will Help You Live For 100 Years, According To Experts
Americans shell out billions of dollars every year to improve their health with diets, gym memberships, exercise programs and supplements. But could cracking the code of centenarians—those who live active lives well into their 100s—actually come down to simple habits like eating beans, napping to reduce stress, and walking for the sake of getting around…
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12 Fast-Food Breakfasts You Should Avoid If You’re Trying To Stay Healthy
Following a healthy diet is an all-day affair. Beginning at breakfast, you can make nutritious choices that support your health goals, opting for foods like lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, veggies, and good-for-you fats. Unfortunately, if fast-food restaurants regularly supply your first meal of the day, you might not be getting such stellar nutrition. And…
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Do beer or wine drinkers have a better diet?
(Photo by RDNE Stock project via Pexels) By Stephen Beech via SWNS Beer drinkers have worse diets than wine lovers, according to a new study. Researchers found that people who only drink lager or bitter eat lower-quality food, are less active, and are more likely to smoke cigarettes than people who drink wine, spirits, or…