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Could ultra-processed food be the new smoking?
Photo by Justin Sullivan / Staff / Getty Images In the 1930s and 1940s, tobacco companies battled it out via advertising to be known as the “healthiest” cigarette brands. Adverts featured illustrations of smiling doctors clutching their favourite packets, with notorious campaigns reassuring the public that “More doctors smoke Camels”. Some of these ads even…
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Inadequate sleep poses higher risk for type 2 diabetes, regardless of healthy diet
A recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open has revealed a concerning link between short sleep duration and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Research conducted by a team led by Christian Benedict, Associate Professor at Uppsala University, indicates that individuals who consistently sleep for only three to five hours per day…
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Army Meal Prep Program Revolutionizes Nutrition at Joint Base Lewi…
At Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the Army Meal Prep Program (AMPP) is transforming how Soldiers approach nutrition and meal planning. Spearheaded by Staff Sgt Anthony Sumpter at the Raptor Warrior Restaurant, this initiative offers two pre-portioned, dietician-approved meals daily, aiming to support the dietary needs and busy schedules of military personnel. Initially designed for members of…
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Healthy eating discussed as part of National School Breakfast Week
LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — This week is National School Breakfast Week. It’s meant to recognize the importance of providing all students with a healthy meal to start the day. The American Dairy Association and some anti-hunger organizations stopped by Blue Creek Elementary School in the North Colonie Central School District to highlight school meal programs.…
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Coming soon to a yogurt container near you: health claims concerning diabetes
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The makers of the creamy, flavored and sometimes sweet concoction that many eat for breakfast can add a new claim to the labels of their products. The FDA, in a letter dated March 1, said it would not object to statements that read “eating yogurt regularly may reduce the risk of…
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Scarlet to Black Program to Host Food Cart Conference and Competition
03/07/2024 JONESBORO – The Scarlet to Black program at Arkansas State University will host its Arkansas Food Cart Conference and Competition on Tuesday, March 12, from 8:45 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. “We have 12 schools bringing a total of 214 third through sixth graders, who will make up 73 different teams,” said Dr. Philip Tew,…
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How do we unwrap people’s perceptions of ultra-processed foods?
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Providing consumers with information on how they can incorporate ultra-processed foods into a balanced diet and whether processing level correlates to healthiness, Klaus Grunert writes. ADVERTISEMENT What does the term “ultra-processed foods”…
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Healthy Diet Can’t Offset Diabetes Risk from Sleep Deprivation
Adults who sleep only three to five hours a day are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study, which also shows that chronic sleep deprivation cannot be compensated by healthy eating alone. The study from Uppsala University is published in JAMA Network Open. Lead researcher Christian Benedict, PhD, associate…
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FDA Nods to Yogurt’s Potential in Reducing Type 2 Diabetes Risk: A…
In a groundbreaking move that promises to stir the pot in the dairy aisle, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently extended a nod of approval towards yogurt’s potential health benefits. Specifically, the authority has green-lit Danone North America, a titan in the yogurt industry, to tout its products as allies in the…
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Face it — eating carbs is making you ugly, new study says
Eating carbs makes you unattractive, study shows Breaking News