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Eating in the Evening Could Be Bad for Your Health
- Robert Preidt
- September 1, 2020
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To get a handle on your eating habits, keep a close eye on the clock, researchers suggest.
Consuming most of your daily calories in the evening is associated with a less nutritious diet and higher calorie intake, a new study shows.
Unfortunately, hunger pan...
Some Vegetarian Diets Are Much Healthier Than Others
- E.J. Mundell
- August 27, 2020
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For a host of reasons, millions worldwide are deciding to give up meat and focus on a plant-based diet.
But new research out of Greece is a reminder that not all vegetarian diets are healthy -- especially for people who are already obese.
"The quality of pl...
Mediterranean Diet Might Lower Your Odds for Parkinson's
- Amy Norton
- August 20, 2020
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People who eat healthfully may be less likely to develop a constellation of symptoms that can precede Parkinson's disease, a large new study suggests.
Researchers found that people who closely adhered to a Mediterranean-style diet were about one-third less likely to ...
Fast Food Makes an Unhealthy Comeback Among Kids
- Amy Norton
- August 14, 2020
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After a period of improvement, U.S. kids are eating as much fast food as they were in the early 2000s, new government figures show.
Researchers found that between 2003 and 2010, there was a decline in U.S. kids' intake of fast-food calories -- dipping from an average...
Could Vegetables Be the Fountain of Youth?
- Robert Preidt
- July 23, 2020
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If you want to live longer, you should choose beans over beef for your protein, a new analysis suggests.
"These findings have important public health implications as intake of plant protein can be increased relatively easily by replacing animal protein and could have...
Getting Your Protein From Plants a Recipe for Longevity
- Dennis Thompson
- July 13, 2020
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Swapping out tofu for your morning eggs or using beans instead of ground beef in your chili could help you live longer, a new study reports.
Getting your daily protein from plants instead of animals appears to reduce your overall risk of early death, researchers foun...
Upping Fruit, Veggies, Grain Intake Can Cut Your Diabetes Risk by 25%
- Robert Preidt
- July 9, 2020
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Eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods could lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, two new studies suggest.
In one study, researchers looked at more than 9,700 people who developed type 2 diabetes and over 13,600 who didn't. Participants were from eight E...
Healthier School Meal Programs Helped Poorer Kids Beat Obesity: Study
- E.J. Mundell
- July 7, 2020
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Just how healthy has the introduction of healthier new meals at America's schools been for kids? A new study ties the policy move to about a half-million fewer obese U.S. children.
The study covered kids aged 10 to 17. It found that after the introduction in 2012-20...
Healthier Meals Could Mean Fewer Strokes, Heart Attacks
- Steven Reinberg
- June 15, 2020
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Sticking with a healthy diet can lower your risk for stroke and heart attack, a new study suggests.
"Although each healthy eating pattern represents a different combination of dietary constituents, our study indicates that greater adherence to any of the four health...
Latest in Cancer Prevention: Move More, Ditch Beer and Bacon
- Serena Gordon
- June 9, 2020
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The latest cancer prevention guidelines may change your typical backyard barbecue: Gone are the hot dogs and booze. In are veggie kebobs and maybe a swim or some badminton.
The American Cancer Society's new cancer prevention recommendations suggest, among other thi...
Can Fruits, Tea Help Fend Off Alzheimer's Disease?
- Serena Gordon
- May 13, 2020
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If you're worried about developing Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests that eating more fruits or drinking more tea or red wine might help protect your brain.
People who had the lowest amounts of fruits -- like apples and berries -- and red wine and tea in th...
Unscrambling the Egg Data: One a Day Looks OK
- Robert Preidt
- March 5, 2020
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Go ahead and crack that egg. Eating one a day isn't likely to increase your risk of heart disease, researchers say.
The three-decade study showed no association between moderate egg consumption and risk of heart disease. The report -- led by a team at Harvard T.H. Ch...
Can Men Dine Their Way to Higher Sperm Counts?
- Steven Reinberg
- February 21, 2020
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Listen up, guys: A healthy diet is good for your brain and heart, and also your sperm, new research suggests.
In a study of more than 2,900 Danish men, median age 19, those whose diet was rich in fish, chicken, vegetables, fruit and water had higher sperm counts tha...
Many Americans Lack Knowledge, Not Desire, to Eat Plant-Based Diets
- Robert Preidt
- February 20, 2020
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A new poll suggests that education is all that stops most Americans from embracing plant-based diets that are better for the planet.
The poll, of just over 1,000 adults nationwide, found that 51% said they would eat more plant-based foods if they knew more about ...
Hot Chocolate Could Help Ease Painful Clogged Leg Vessels
- Serena Gordon
- February 14, 2020
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Could hot chocolate deliver relief to those suffering from the painful condition known as peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
A small, new study says it's entirely possible.
Though you may be picturing a steaming cup of hot milk chocolate with tiny marshmallow...
Diets Rich in Fruits, Veggies Could Lower Your Odds for Alzheimer's
- Amy Norton
- January 29, 2020
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Older adults who regularly consume a group of antioxidants called flavonols may have a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
The compounds exist in many fruits and vegetables, with the richest sources including green vegetables like ...
Veggies' Popularity Is All in the Name
- Alan Mozes
- October 9, 2019
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How do you make healthy food more popular? Start by giving it a yummy-sounding name, researchers say.
People are much more likely to choose good-for-you foods like broccoli or carrots if labeled with names that emphasize taste over nutritional value, according to Ali...
Can Your Eating Habits Keep Alzheimer's at Bay?
- Len Canter
- October 4, 2019
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When you hear the word diet, you might think only of weight loss. But a lifestyle diet can bring even greater benefits.
One option that belongs on your radar is the MIND diet created by researchers at Rush University in Chicago.
MIND stands for Mediterrane...
Giving Up Meat Could Help Your Health -- And the Planet's
- Amy Norton
- August 8, 2019
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If Americans traded in their hamburgers for tofu, buckwheat and asparagus, it could make a big difference in the health of the planet -- without shortchanging anyone on nutrients.
That's the conclusion of a new study in which researchers estimated the benefits -- to ...
Plants on Your Plate Will Protect Your Heart
- Robert Preidt
- August 7, 2019
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Pile those vegetables and fruits high when you sit down to eat, and your heart will thank you.
A diet rich in plant-based foods translated into fewer heart problems in a new study.
For the study, the researchers analyzed data collected from more than 10,00...
Try Yellow Peas for Protein Punch
- Len Canter
- August 6, 2019
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In the quest for more plant-based protein sources, yellow peas have been getting a lot of good press. And the number of packaged foods enhanced with this "pea protein" has tripled in the last few years.
But dried split peas, whether yellow or green in color, were an ...
Vitamin A Linked to Lower Odds of Common Skin Cancer
- Serena Gordon
- July 31, 2019
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Wondering if you can do more than slap on some sunscreen to prevent skin cancer? A new study suggests that getting more vitamin A may help.
The study of around 125,000 Americans found that people with the highest intake of vitamin A lowered their risk of squamous c...
Plant-Based Diet Helps Keep Diabetes at Bay
- Serena Gordon
- July 25, 2019
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Turns out that the old adage -- an apple a day keeps the doctor away -- may actually be true. New research suggests that the more plant foods you eat, the lower your risk of type 2 diabetes.
People who ate a mostly plant-based diet reduced their risk of diabetes by ...
10 Food 'Shifts' to Improve Your Diet
- Len Canter
- July 2, 2019
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No matter how committed you are to eating healthier and/or losing weight, making drastic changes can be hard.
A better approach is to make small shifts in the foods you eat every day, according to the U.S. 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines. Here are 10 to aim for. To boos...
A Tasty Way to Enjoy More Carrots
- Len Canter
- June 26, 2019
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Carrot sticks are fine for a snack, but that's far from the only way to get these tasty veggies into your diet.
Carrots are naturally high in beta carotene, and they're great for liver and skin health. These sweet root vegetables come in a wide range of colors, all o...
How Does Your Diet Stack Up?
- Len Canter
- June 21, 2019
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Ever wonder how your diet habits -- good or bad -- compare to others?
Annual surveys done by the International Food Information Council Foundation detail positive changes that people are making and where improvement is still needed.
People are, in general,...
Eating to Reach Health Goals
- Len Canter
- May 23, 2019
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What and when you eat certain foods can boost how you feel at different times during the day. When it comes to meal planning, timing is everything.
Important for anyone trying to lose weight, research shows that having a high-protein breakfast -- that means 35 grams'...
Healthy Food May Boost Mood
- Len Canter
- May 22, 2019
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The food-mood connection isn't all in your head. In fact, there's even a name for it -- nutritional psychiatry.
Scientists in the field are actively looking for connections between diet quality and mental disorders to help treat or even prevent these illnesses.
...
Diet for Blood Pressure May Also Reduce Heart Failure Risk
- Robert Preidt
- May 21, 2019
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The DASH diet's mission is to fight high blood pressure. But a new study suggests that the eating plan may also significantly lower the risk of heart failure in people younger than 75.
DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The diet is high in fruit...
Melons Are Powerhouses in Taste, Nutrition
- Len Canter
- May 21, 2019
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If you're looking for a tasty way to hydrate in warm weather, a juicy melon is the ticket. Melons are low-calorie, high-water content foods that also provide high doses of certain vitamins, minerals and important phyto-nutrients.
Nutrients in Powerhouse Melons
4 Superfoods to Put on Your Menu Today
- Len Canter
- April 17, 2019
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Science continues to discover healthy substances in foods beyond vitamins and minerals. Though no one food provides everything you need, here are four trending superfoods -- all high in antioxidants -- that belong in your kitchen.
Green tea has been studied for a pos...
Easy, Delicious Recipes From Your Blender
- Len Canter
- April 11, 2019
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Blenders aren't just for whipping up fruity drinks. You can also use them to make delicious savory recipes such as dressings, spreads and soups, all in seconds.
For a tasty black bean dip that's delicious hot or cold, blend a 15-ounce can of cooked black beans (perfe...
Easy Eggs for a Nutritious Breakfast
- Len Canter
- March 22, 2019
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Recent research shows that eggs can be part of a healthful diet.
Eggs are highly nutritious because they deliver the essential amino acids your body needs to build and repair muscle and help keep your metabolism humming. Egg yolks in particular contain many nu...
Spring Ahead With Spring Vegetables
- Len Canter
- March 14, 2019
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Celebrate spring with farm-fresh foods that usher in the season -- asparagus, peas and watercress. They're low in calories, have fresh flavor and are the perfect way to energize for warmer weather.
Asparagus is the quintessential spring vegetable, high in iron, folat...
Cooking With Whole Grains
- Len Canter
- February 28, 2019
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When it comes to getting the best taste and the greatest nutritional value from grains, keep it whole grain.
Quinoa, oats, short-grain brown rice and wild rice, polenta (which is made from corn) and barley are most nutritious in their whole, unprocessed form. That's ...
The 411 on Nutritious, Tasty Seeds
- Len Canter
- February 26, 2019
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Nuts and seeds are often mentioned in the same breath, but nuts seem to get all the attention. Time to stop overlooking seeds -- they might be tiny, but they pack in a lot of nutrients. They're also tasty and some make a filling snack.
Like nuts, seeds have protein, ...
Go Nuts Over Nuts
- Len Canter
- February 22, 2019
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Nuts are a delicious food to enjoy year-round, adding a richer taste to many of your favorite dishes. High in protein, fiber and essential minerals, nuts also contain healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats that help fight inflammation.
Nuts are natural hunger-busters...
Walnuts, Almonds Help the Hearts of Those With Type 2 Diabetes
- Serena Gordon
- February 19, 2019
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If you have type 2 diabetes and you want to do your heart a favor, a new study suggests you should let your diet get a little nutty.
Folks with type 2 diabetes who ate five or more servings of certain kinds of nuts weekly dropped their odds of heart disease by about ...
Update Dietary Guidelines for a Healthier You
- Len Canter
- February 5, 2019
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Every five years, the U.S. government updates its dietary guidelines based in part on new research, but always with the goal of disease prevention.
The 2015-2020 guidelines stress the need to shift to healthier foods and beverages. Although research links vegetables ...
Is Brexit a Health Hazard?
- Robert Preidt
- February 1, 2019
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Thousands more deaths from heart disease and stroke could occur in England if Brexit goes ahead, researchers warn.
Fruits and vegetables play an important role in heart health, and the United Kingdom is highly dependent on imported produce, the authors of a new study...
Make a Healthy Game Plan for Super Bowl Partying
- Robert Preidt
- February 1, 2019
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Chips, dips, wings and other fatty and salty things -- Super Bowl parties can be a challenge for people with diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, an expert warns.
"For people with diabetes, the goal is to keep the carbohydrates down -- and encourage mor...
Plant-Based Diets Good for the Planet, and for You
- Robert Preidt
- January 25, 2019
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A low-carbon diet -- one high in vegetables and grains -- is good for both your health and the planet, researchers say.
Food production is a major contributor to climate change, so researchers decided to examine the carbon footprint of more than 16,000 Americans' die...
Baby Steps Head Off a Fussy Eater
- Len Canter
- January 14, 2019
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Getting kids to try new foods can become a daily showdown. One promising approach: expose babies early on to varied tastes and textures.
Researchers in Brisbane, Australia, found that food experiences when just 14 months old can influence the eating habits that child...
Fiber: It's Not Just for Adults
- Len Canter
- January 10, 2019
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You know how important fiber is for overall health, making meals more filling and staying "regular."
But did you know that children need their fair share of fiber, too? And for the same reasons.
How much is enough? In general, the U.S. Institute of Medicine...
Ways to Eat Well Without Breaking the Bank
- Len Canter
- January 9, 2019
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Is your budget at odds with your desire to eat healthy? Seafood, lean cuts of meat and fresh produce can be pricey, but there are many foods that let you stretch your shopping dollars.
At about 15 cents each, protein-rich eggs are a great buy. Scrambled for breakfast...