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Red meat linked to risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN — A large new study by Harvard researchers suggests having just two servings of red meat per week increases risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life, and…
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Healthy Recipe: Pumpkin Roasted Chickpeas
Get ready for a delicious blend of ingredients as pumpkin and chickpeas come together in this crispy, autumn-inspired recipe. Combined with maple syrup, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice, this healthy snack will take your taste buds on a tour of fall’s favorite flavors. Pumpkin Roasted Chickpeas — makes 8 servings Ingredients:• 1 (15.5 ounce) can of…
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The Truth About Those Viral Ginger Shots
IF YOU WALK into your local smoothie or juice cafe, you may have noticed tiny bottles of a ginger-based juice in the refrigerator, ready for sale. They’re called ginger shots—and they’re gaining traction on the internet and in supermarket aisles, offering an alleged dose of wellness and vitality in one quick swig. “Ginger shots are…
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‘I’m a doctor and I wouldn’t touch any of these foods for lunch’
“You need to stop eating these five things immediately,” Dr Reza Tirgari shared on the social media platform TikTok. “Number one: sodas,” he began. “Even sugar-free sodas contain phosphoric acid.” Dr Tirgari said: “Phosphoric acid is terrible for your teeth and for your bones. “And it leaches calcium out of your bones [and] increases the…
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5 surprising foods you think are really healthy but aren’t
“Natural” and “health” foods are everywhere and they continue to take up space on store shelves. Gluten-free breads, “veggie” chips, and flavored yogurt with “live active cultures” are now common grocery store items, marketed to make you choose these foods as a health-promoting alternative to junk food. Most of the time, however, these foods don’t…
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The Easiest Way To Boost the Gut Health Benefits of the Probiotic Foods in Your Diet
Does the mere thought of probiotic foods make your mouth pucker up in anticipatory delight? I know mine sure does. Kimchi, kraut, kombucha: You name it, I want it (as well as their gut-boosting and health-protective benefits, TYVM). However, a few things can stand in the way of maximizing the probiotic powers of certain foods,…
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What Is Ezekiel Bread?
The greatest thing since sliced bread? Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy That may be how some people feel about Ezekiel bread, a whole-grain bread made from sprouted grains. It’s low calorie, full…
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The Healthiest Veggie Burgers At The Grocery Store, According To Nutritionists
Aleksandr Kaloshin via Getty Images Whether you want a veggie burger that tastes like meat or veggies, these nutritionists have options for you. Instead of loading your grill with only cuts of meat at your next cookout, consider sharing the heat with veggie burgers ― even if you’re not a vegetarian. “Veggie burgers often incorporate…
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Eating red meat twice a week may increase type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
The chances of a person developing type 2 diabetes can increase even if they eat red meat just two times a week instead of an alternative option, researchers have said. Replacing red meat with plant-based protein sources, such as nuts and legumes, may reduce the chances of developing the condition and would also help reduce…
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3 Sweet Treats That Hardly Ever Lead To Weight Gain, Approved By Nutritionists
Maintaining a healthy diet and losing weight shouldn’t have to mean ignoring your sweet tooth. Unfortunately, though, many of your favorite desserts are likely loaded with sugar, which you probably know can lead to a range of health risks, including weight gain. However, there are plenty of healthy options out there that are as nutritious…