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Is Poppi prebiotic soda actually gut healthy?
A new lawsuit alleges that Poppi has falsely misled consumers about its ‘Gut Happy’ health claims. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There’s nothing quite like a crisp can of soda on a hot summer day, or any day of the week, really (We’re looking at you Diet Coke drinkers.) It’s no secret the high-fructose-filled fizzy drinks…
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Does diet influence the onset of multiple sclerosis?
A recent Nutrients journal study determines whether diet influences the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS). Study: The Role of Diet in Multiple Sclerosis Onset: A Prospective Study Using UK Biobank. Image Credit: Josep Suria / Shutterstock.com What causes MS? MS is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that generally affects individuals between 20 and 40 years of…
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IHN-CCO Partners with Foodsmart to Address Food Insecurity and Chronic Disease through Foodcare
Foodsmart, the leader in telenutrition and food benefits management, today announced a new partnership with InterCommunity Health Network Coordinated Care Organization, supporting the shared mission to improve health and quality of life of IHN-CCO members through nutritional support and improved access to healthy food at scale. In Oregon, the escalating demand for food assistance illustrates…
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Japan Focus: New food distribution guidelines, adopting a plant-based diet, promoting healthy eating, new public-private food exports, and end-product packaging
Supplier security: Japan issues new food distribution guidelines to protect manufacturers from retailer practices The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has introduced new distribution guidelines in an effort to protect food manufacturers from retailer practices and prevent food product wastage. The new 22-page guidelines were formulated after the ministry conducted a national…
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Staying fit for summer: How to be active and eat healthy from home
Some students may struggle to establish a high-quality and sustainable fitness routine over the summer, but members of the Ohio State community who are knowledgeable about kinesiology can offer some helpful tips. Credit: Samantha Gades | Unsplash The shift from having readily available, nutritious meals, multiple workout facilities and countless on-campus fitness activities to traveling…
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Exact date Brits most likely to kickstart healthy eating push in time for summer
Thursday, June 6 is the day health-conscious Brits are most likely to make a last-ditch effort to shape up for summer. A poll of people who regularly go on diets found 88% will start some kind of restrictive eating plan from this week, with June 6 the most popular first day. But while most attempt…
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Are Celsius Energy Drinks Healthy? We Asked a Dietitian
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Marketed as “Your partner in an active lifestyle,” Celsius seems like a healthier option for energy drinks. It has seven…
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Meal Timing In Proximity To Training Can Increase Strength and Mass
The debate around meal timing for making gains in the gym has been raging for eons, and many people choose to chug down a protein shake following a workout to get those all-important nutrients into their system as fast as possible, but another school of thought believes that as long as you eat enough during…
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Are obesity and ultra-processed foods to blame for the sharp increase in cancer among young adults?
According to new data from Cancer Research UK, cancer cases are increasing more rapidly among young people than older adults due to the obesity epidemic, cheap junk food, and inactivity. The number of people under 50 being diagnosed with cancer in the UK has risen by 24% over the past two decades – a sharper…
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Ultra-processed food faces regulatory scrutiny over health concerns
As shoppers study food labels amid renewed concerns about the health impacts of processed food, General Mills isn’t worried. After all, it’s the flavor that makes the sale. “Newsflash: people like food that tastes really good,” General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening told an audience of investors recently when asked about the debate around “ultra-processed” foods…