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Federal dietary guidelines could be updated to advise against ultra-processed food
Current dietary guidelines for Americans recommend “nutrient-dense” foods like vegetables and whole grains while advising against foods loaded with sodium, added sugars and saturated fats — but no direct guidance on ultra-processed foods is provided. Scientific experts urge consumers to limit ultra-processed foods due to the link between these foods and adverse health conditions such…
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12 Delicious Gluten-Free Snacks You Can Eat Before or After a Run
It’s perfectly normal to feel peckish between your meals. Especially when you’re running on the regular and torching a ton of calories. Snacks can help runners meet their higher nutrient and calorie needs. But too often the snack choices people make leave a lot to be desired nutritionally. And going big on ultra-processed snack foods…
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Wellness Wednesday event encourages healthy eating
The Health and Wellness Center gave out free fresh produce and pedometers to students to encourage health and exercise at an event on Wednesday. To prevent food waste, the center partnered with an off-campus company, called Hungry Harvest, that sources the produce from excess food that would have normally ended up in a landfill. “The…
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Too much red meat connected to higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
article FILE-A plate of steak is displayed on a plate. (Photo by Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) <!–> –> <!–> A recent study shows that eating a lot of red meat can lead to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. –> Results from the report were published on Oct. 19 in…
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Too much red meat connected to higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, study finds
article FILE-A plate of steak is displayed on a plate. (Photo by Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) <!–> –> <!–> A recent study shows that eating a lot of red meat can lead to a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. –> Results from the report were published in on Oct. 19…
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There’s a New Diet on the Rise That Can Lower Cholesterol Up to 30%, Research Shows
As the new year approaches, searching for a diet or eating pattern that works for you may be top of mind. Whether you’re looking to follow a new way of eating or are looking to lower your cholesterol, there’s new research that highlights a specific diet that may help. Research published October 2023 in the…
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Connecting older Hoosiers to free fresh produce to improve health outcomes
Many Indiana seniors report having difficulty maintaining a healthful diet, which increases risks of chronic diseases and reduced quality-of-life. Low-income older adults across the state not only aren’t getting enough to eat, many don’t have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. This access to nutritious food is a key driver of health that impacts quality…
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‘Healthy Food’ Isn’t Always Healthy for All: Learn Valuable Info About Your Gut Microbiome With Home Test Kit
SPONSORED CONTENT Are tomatoes healthy? Avocados? Nuts? According to Viome, a health tech company, there is no such thing as a universally-healthy food: What’s healthy for one person can be inflammatory for another. Anna Pelzer With the rise of chronic disease worldwide, it was clear to company founder Naveen Jain that disease was a problem…
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WINKEL: Health management during the holidays
<img class="mx-auto w-full sm:w-full md:w-1/2" src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697546908793.jpeg" alt="Karissa Winkel is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension, Cottonwood District. Courtesy photo“>Karissa Winkel is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension, Cottonwood District. Courtesy photo The words “holiday” and “healthy” usually aren’t found together, especially when it comes to…
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The high-fat foods nutritionists say you should eat more often
While specific nutrients vary, nut butters guarantee a solid dose of protein, healthy fats, and fibre, according to Taub-Dix. ‘Go for those that contain only nuts and check labels to limit additional fats, sugars, and salt,’ she recommends. Incorporate more healthy fats into your breakfast by swirling a spoonful or two of nut butter into…
