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Are High Protein Foods Helping or Hurting Weight Loss Programs?
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Is a vegan diet really better? Recent study sheds light
Which type of diet is better, a vegan diet or an omnivorous one? A recent study shed light on exactly that, but found that focusing more on unprocessed foods might be even more important. Published in the journal JAMA Network Open in November 2023, the study included 22 pairs of identical twins. In each pair,…
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Trying to keep the weight off long-term? Here’s the best low-carb diet
Open this photo in gallery: Taylor Stinson’s sheet pan Greek chicken meal prep bowls are a low-carb lunch or dinner idea with a lemon-oregano marinade, and they’re ready in 30 minutes.Taylor Stinson/The Canadian Press Many studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of a low-carbohydrate diet for short-term weight loss. Few studies, though, have investigated how well…
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How dietary restriction protects the brain and delays ageing
image: @fcafotodigital | iStock Researchers at the Buck Institute have revealed a link between dietary restriction, a gene called OXR1, and the preservation of brain health The positive effects of calorie restrictions on health and lifespan are well known. However, Professor Pankaj Kapahi and postdoc Kenneth Wilson from Buck Institute have emphasised the importance of…
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People are eating raw beef on TikTok. Here’s why you shouldn’t try it.
TikTok has given oxygen to some truly outlandish dietary suggestions. Last year, the recommendation to cook one’s chicken in NyQuil trended enough that it caused the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to issue a formal statement warning against the practice. “Healthy Coke” went viral as well after a TikTok influencer claimed that mixing sparkling water with salad dressing could create a…
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Top 6 Health & wellness tips to fight off sickness in the winter season
Here is an in-depth look into how a person should take care of their health in the winter season Top 6 Health & wellness tips to fight off sickness in the winter season An inside look into the best practices for staying healthy during the winter season have just been shared, and some may even…
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Healthy eating: Citrus cake brightens up dark winter days
Winter is a time when we dream about warmth and sunshine. I try to get outside everyday — rain or shine — and hope that I can keep my Vitamin D level up during our long dark days. There’s a reason many folks leave the Pacific Northwest for parts south…Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, California, Mexico,…
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10 health benefits of a Kiwi that make it a superfood you must eat!
This green, fuzzy fruit is a rich source of vitamin C and many other essential nutrients. Here are 10 health benefits of kiwi that you should know. Kiwi, also known as Chinese gooseberry, is a small, brown, fuzzy-skinned fruit with vibrant green flesh and tiny black seeds. It has a unique sweet-tart flavour, making it…
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Healthy eating for the thyroids
Monday, January 15th, 2024 04:00 | By Top view photo of cooked foods. PHOTO/Pexels January is not only the month when people have a difficult time understanding the difference between available balance and actual balance. Indeed, January is a crucial month when health professionals take time to sensitise the population about thyroid-related diseases, including thyroid…
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Lentils soup: A heart-healthy, classic meal
Nobody has to teach Indians about the health benefits of lentils. While numerous curries, desserts, and more are made of them, they can also be used to prepare a heart-healthy soup that’s unforgettably yummy with the numerous spices, veggies, and even coconut milk that are part of it. Here’s the classic recipe with a memorable…