Regaining Lost Weight Negates Many Cardiometabolic Gains
A recent study by Tufts researchers published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that regaining some or all of lost weight diminished the cardiometabolic benefits of that weight loss. It is known that losing weight improves cardiometabolic risk factors, such as HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, HbA1c, and blood pressure. Weight regain after weight loss is common, but up until now the impact on cardiometabolic risk factors was not well established.
Walnuts May Lower Cholesterol
A review and analysis published recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggested that eating walnuts could improve blood lipid levels (cholesterol and triglycerides) without causing weight gain or increasing blood pressure.
Q. Does ground flaxseed have more health benefits than whole flaxseed?
Q. Does ground flaxseed have more health benefits than whole flaxseed?
Healthy Processed Foods
Supermarkets contain a large number of processed foods. Consumers frequently get messages in the health media that seem to equate processed with unhealthy, but the truth is more complex.
Protein at Each Meal for Muscle Strength?
Spreading protein intake more equally among breakfast, lunch and dinner was associated with greater muscle mass and strength (but not mobility) in healthy older adults compared to eating the majority of protein later in the day, says new research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Another Step Closer to Calories on Menus
Recently FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, announced the FDA will be providing additional, practical guidance on menu (calorie) labeling requirements by the end of this year.
Eggs with Cracked Shells: Still Safe to Eat?
Q: If there is a crack in the shell of an egg, is it still OK to use?
Fitness and Diet DNA Testing
Q: Companies can find me the best diet based on genes. Is this worthwhile?
Step Away from the Smorgasbord
With the holidays approaching, a new study in PLOS One reinforces the importance of staying a good distance away from festive food tables to help avoid overeating.
The Lowdown on Leaky Gut
As the popular depiction of leaky gut goes, damage to the lining of the small intestine can release undigested food particles, bacteria and toxins into your bloodstream. And, that can potentially spur a myriad of health problems ranging from digestive issues to joint pain. Without a doubt, this description is oversimplified and misleading. But, its worth looking at whether leaky gut-or more precisely, increased intestinal permeability-is a legitimate concern.