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13 ‘Healthy’ Foods That Dietitians Say Are Overrated
May 9, 2024 at 3:51 PM 13 ‘Healthy’ Foods Dietitians Say Are OverratedAlison Dominguez There’s no arguing the nutritional value of certain healthy foods like omega 3-rich salmon or fiber-packed broccoli. On the flip side, TikTok’s candy salad (i.e., dumping a mix of your favorite candies into a bowl) isn’t going to pass as healthy,…
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Study links ultra-processed foods to slightly higher risk of premature death
People who eat large amounts of ultra-processed foods have a slightly higher risk of premature death than those who mostly shun the industrially produced eats, a new 30-year study says. Those who ate the most ultra-processed foods — an average of seven servings a day — had a 4% higher risk of death overall, and…
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Link between diet and disease depends on measuring the right data
May 9, 2024 – In the 1970s, researchers first noticed an interesting trend in cancer data: disease rates in countries around the world varied greatly, even when taking into account biological differences between populations. One hypothesis was that the differences in cancer rates occurred due to environmental factors—in particular, variations in diet. Indeed, when researchers…
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How I (just about) manage to eat 30 different plants a week – and why you should too
Despite being a health editor, shamefully I don’t follow many of the most popular health rules. On a work-heavy day, I rarely take 10,000 steps, I don’t drink enough water and drink a little too much wine in the evenings, and I eat something sweet most nights after dinner. But one area where I do…
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These processed foods could lead to early death: study
Alexandra Klausner May 9, 2024 at 12:36 PM Eating certain processed foods may increase your chance of death. Choosing what to eat can be a grave decision. Eating ultra-processed foods can put you at risk for an earlier death, according to a new study. The study, published Wednesday in the BMJ journal, analyzed data from…
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The 3 “Ultraprocessed” Foods You Must Avoid for a Longer Life, 30-Year Study Finds
There are some basic truths when it comes to healthy eating. Eating the right foods can help you feel better and lose weight, while eating the wrong ones can do the opposite. But it’s not just about the instant effects of our diets: Consuming certain things can have a real impact on your lifespan, research…
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Empowering Alabama communities with MyPlate: Success Stories in Nutrition Education Beth Reeves
Nutrition education is a big deal for the Alabama Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — Education team. Educators took to the stage to highlight some of their success stories from working with the state’s residents. This event, “MyPlate Nutrition Security Success Stories: Sharing the Good Work of the Community,” focused on successes surrounding the United States…
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Key to staying healthy is diet
ByHT Editorial May 09, 2024 09:06 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Heed ICMR’s new dietary recommendations. Government can help with enabling policies India’s apex medical research body, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), released new dietary recommendations for Indians this week, pointing out that food and lifestyle choices alone may be to blame…
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Not all ultra-processed foods are created equal. Here are the 4 UPFs linked with early death in a study.
Health Not all ultra-processed foods are created equal. Here are the 4 UPFs linked with early death in a study. Kim Schewitz 2024-05-09T15:36:11Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter icon A stylized bird…
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Nutrition made easy with Bloomingfoods series
BLOOMINGTON – Join Bloomingfoods Co-Op Market on the fourth Saturday of each month and learn how to create a summer meal plan, cook with a volunteer chef, and have fun with your kids while learning all about healthy eating. This series is open to all ages 8 & up: Saturday, May 25th: Savor summer one…
