Q. I would like to eat less meat. What other sources of protein do...
Q. I would like to eat less meat. What other sources of protein do you recommend?
Sugary Drinks: Declining, But Not Fast Enough?
Consumption of sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages continues to decline, though adolescents and young adults still obtain too many calories from such drinks, according to a study in Obesity.
Soba Noodles with Vegetables
Soba Noodles with Vegetables recipe.
Q. How do cereals like oatmeal reduce LDL cholesterol? To what extent does oatmeal...
Q. How do cereals like oatmeal reduce LDL cholesterol? To what extent does oatmeal lower cholesterol?
Q. What changes in my diet can I make that would help with regularity?
Q. What changes in my diet can I make that would help with regularity?
Do Nuts Prevent Weight Gain?
A small handful of nuts contains up to 200 calories, but people who eat them experience less weight gain over time, suggests a study in the European Journal of Nutrition.
Soy-Heart Connection Questioned
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has, for the first time, moved to revoke a past ruling that allowed food manufacturers to claim that eating foods with soy protein helps to reduce the risk of heart disease. The FDA action follows a review of study data on the association between soy protein and the risk of heart disease. The agency concluded that current evidence calls into question the association between consuming soy protein and being less at risk of heart disease.
Child, Teen Obesity Rising Globally
Globally, the number of obese children and adolescents has risen sharply since 1975, according to a study in The Lancet. The study examined data on the height and weight from 200 countries and nearly 130 million people. Of the total, about 32 million were age 5 to 19.
Lower Triglyceride With Diet
Triglyceride is the other blood fat, or lipid, that your doctor measures in addition to cholesterol to gauge your risk of cardiovascular disease. People with high bad LDL cholesterol and/or low good HDL are at higher risk for heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. But triglyceride levels matter, too.
Healthy Meals with Pasta
Americans consume 6 billion pounds of pasta each year, according to the National Pasta Association. Pasta dishes can fit into a healthy eating pattern. It depends in part on portion size. The type of pasta-regular vs. whole-grain-could also be important, although the evidence for it is not definitive. Its also relevant what sauces and other topping you use to make a pasta dish.