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Atkins diet guide: Benefits, risks and expert opinion
Of all the fad diets, the Atkins diet is arguably the best known and has stood the test of time. Experts concede that it can be an effective weight loss plan, but it remains controversial, not least least because there are doubts over how healthy it is as a long-term eating pattern. In essence, Atkins…
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Best gluten-free atta: 6 top choices for health benefits
Do you wish to enjoy delicious meals without compromising on your health? Try the best gluten-free atta or flour. Do you crave delicious baked goods but struggle with gluten sensitivity? Imagine making your chapatis, pancakes and other baked goods with moist tender crumbs that are entirely gluten-free! Unlike regular flour, gluten-free flours are derived from…
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Can you reduce inflammation with your diet? We asked the experts
We’ve all suffered from inflammation in our bodies – think back to that cold you had a few weeks ago, or the injury you picked up when you overtrained at the gym. None of us are immune to inflammation, but our body’s response to inflammation changes as we age, and our diets also play a…
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Expert Insights: Dietary Recommendations to Address India’s Disease Burden
ICMR guidelines stress the importance of maintaining a balanced diet and adopting a healthy lifestyle to prevent obesity. ICMR guidelines suggest that healthy diets and physical activity can significantly reduce coronary heart disease, hypertension, and prevent up to 80% of Type 2 diabetes cases The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute…
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We asked 17 doctors what they eat for breakfast and this is their No. 1 pick
Sarah Jacoby May 13, 2024 at 8:43 PM Alexander Spatari Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Some days, breakfast seems impossible, like a goal just out of reach. But putting together a nutritious breakfast is easier…
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Promoting a healthy diet in Japan: Why one size doesn’t fit all for media strategies
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study based on data from a web-based questionnaire survey. They identified various web-based and offline media sources regularly used by Japanese adults when seeking nutrition information and found that the variables associated with media consumption varied widely. For example, people with higher education were more likely to refer to government websites,…
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Can a Plant-Based Diet Help People With Type 1 Diabetes? An Expert Weighs In
A growing body of research suggests that plant-based diets may help to reduce the risk of developing, and even reverse, type 2 diabetes. But according to many experts, plant-based diets may be beneficial for those with type 1 diabetes, too. jump to the recipes Earlier this year, one study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible…
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Use TikTok to help youngsters avoid obesity, study suggests
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Social media apps like TikTok should be used to help teenagers avoid becoming obese, researchers have suggested. Academics called for “no time to be lost” in harnessing the…
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Japan’s lessons for combating obesity without Ozempic
Japan has one of the world’s lowest obesity rates at just 4.5%, compared to 42% in the United States. Writing for Time, author Johann Hari set out to discover how the country has avoided the need for weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. He learned that the answer lies not in genetics, but in a…
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After 30 years of failed diets, Cartersville teacher loses 150 pounds
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – On a recent afternoon, Sara Tornincasa is in her kitchen prepping a salad, supervised by her cat Binx, and soaking in how far she has come in the last 18 months. At 46, the Cartersville High School ESL teacher and single mother of an 18-year-old daughter is now 150 pounds down, and…
