Choosing a Healthy Diet
Healthy dietary patterns have many things in common. Choose the one that helps you make sustainable changes in your eating habits.
The Health Benefits of Nuts
Nuts are a source of unsaturated fats and fiber as well as protein. Nuts are a good source of vitamin E and magnesium—which most Americans don’t get enough of—and other essential vitamins and minerals. Nuts also contain a variety of plant chemicals which some research has linked to reduced risk of chronic diseases. In short, nuts deliver a lot of nutrition in a small package.
Are There ‘Natural’ Remedies for High Cholesterol?
If you Google “natural remedies for high cholesterol” you will get millions of hits. As you scroll through them, you’ll see that what “natural” means is in the eye of the beholder. For many people, natural means dietary supplements or “superfoods” thought to have special cholesterol-fighting properties. But in the end, based on good-quality science, the “natural” remedy for high cholesterol is sustained lifestyle change.
Ultraprocessed Foods Linked To Cancer
Consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with greater risk of cancer, according to new research study in the BMJ. This is the first study that specifically links highly processed foods to cancer.
Weight Loss: No Quick Fixes
Achieving and maintaining an optimal body weight can be a challenge. For those of us who carry extra pounds that we want or need to shed, it’s tempting to turn to crash dieting in hopes of rapid weight loss.
Should You Drink Your Fruits and Vegetables?
Many Americans are drinking, not munching, their fruits and vegetables as juices and smoothies—presumably for the convenience and to obtain a range of promised health benefits. But the benefits of juicing and blending aren’t yet well supported by scientific evidence.
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