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Is Protein the Key to Healthy Aging?
Key Takeaways Research suggests that protein may help us age more healthfully. Plant-based protein, in particular, seems to be linked to positive physical and mental health outcomes. However, eating too much protein can lead to health problems like constipation and even kidney damage. Protein, carbs, fats, fiber—chances are, you know the basic components of a…
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Here’s What You Can Eat On the Mediterranean Diet
iStock The Mediterranean diet plan continues to be celebrated by nutritionists because it offers tons of health benefits. It’s also easy to follow and not very restrictive. After all, what’s not to like about a diet that lets you drink a little red wine? A nice added bonus: it’s consistently ranked the best diet overall…
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FDA to develop new “healthy” logo this year – here’s what consumers could see, and which foods could qualify
The Food and Drug Administration could roll out a new logo as soon as this year for companies to stamp on the packaging of “healthy” foods they make, aimed at clearing up confusion on what products actually should count as good for you. The new symbol will follow a long-awaited update to the FDA’s definition,…
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Barbara Intermill, On Nutrition: Food for a happy heart
It’s only about the size of your fist. Yet it pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood throughout your body every day. If you could stretch out the complex network of blood vessels in your body through which your heart pumps oxygen and nutrients, it would extend over 60,000 miles. Pretty amazing, these hearts of ours.…
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The Best & Worst Menu Items at In-N-Out Burger, According to a Dietitian
In-N-Out Burger holds a special place in the hearts of Californians and burger enthusiasts across the country, boasting a cult-like following. Originating as a modest 10-square-foot hamburger stand in 1948 in Baldwin Park, CA, a suburb of Los Angeles, the chain has since become a beloved fast-food institution. In-N-Out is credited for pioneering the concept…
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Unhealthy foods ban Scotland: Scottish Government proposes ban on the promotion of foods high in fat, sugar and salt
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on banning the promotion of unhealthy foods and drinks, such as those high in fat, sugar and salt. The consultation, which will run for 12 weeks, outline the details of proposed regulations aimed at “creating a food environment which better supports healthier choices”, according to the Government. Proposals…
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10 Best and Worst Foods for Leaky Gut, According to Dietitians
Leaky gut may be a buzzword, but scientists have studied it for several decades. It’s all about how the wall of your intestines absorbs food molecules. Your gut has a barrier consisting of epithelial tissue, mucous and a large population of bacteria—your microbiome. Normally, this barrier is selective in what it allows to pass through.…
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Opinion: Swapping out science for subjectivity in the Dietary Guidelines Process
As someone with a master’s degree in nutrition and spent 25 years in food policy, I’ve participated in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) process since it began and now work with the potato industry as a food policy advisor. Over those two-and-a-half decades, the process by which the national nutrition recommendations are developed has…
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Destination NJ: “Eat Clean Bro” Brings Healthy Meals to People’s Doorsteps
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The 8 Healthiest Types of Bread You Can Eat
Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, are sugar molecules and one of the three main nutrient sources, along with the other macronutrients: fat and protein. Our body relies on carbs as its primary energy source, especially for the brain and nervous system. So, how do we get these essential carbs? We get our carbs from three…