Nutrition

Newsbites: Plant-based foods; insomnia and heart health; omega-6 and blood pressure; health benefits of walking

Jul 21, 2023 · · Heart Health
Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing A plant-based dietary pattern limits or avoids animal products (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products). A study that analyzed the reported dietary intake of over 126,000 participants found that consuming a plant-based dietary pattern based on whole … Read More

Picnic, Anyone?

Jul 21, 2023 · · Heart Health
August is National Picnic Month! If you like to throw a blanket in the car and enjoy a meal out at a park, outdoor movie, or concert under the stars, packing up a delicious, healthy, safe meal to bring along can be easy. A Moveable Feast. Sandwiches are a popular … Read More

Avoid Artificial Sweeteners

Jul 21, 2023 · · Heart Health
A recent recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that any form of non-sugar sweetener (NSS) can be detrimental to your health. This guideline was issued after health experts at WHO reviewed evidence and concluded that the long-term use of NSS may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes … Read More

A Plant-Based Diet Offers Plenty of Health Benefits

Jul 21, 2023 · · Heart Health
Following a plant-based eating pattern does not mean you have to subsist solely on vegetables like lettuce, carrots, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. It simply means that you’ll consume a higher percentage of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and other plant foods, and a lower percentage of animal-sourced foods, such as … Read More

Food Allergy, or Intolerance?

Jun 26, 2023 · · Heart Health
We often use the words allergy and intolerance interchangeably to describe a negative reaction to eating a certain food. “A food allergy involves the immune system. Food intolerance does not,” says dual board-certified allergist and gastroenterologist John Leung, MD, AGAF, FACAAI, adjunct associate professor at the Friedman School and founder … Read More

Newsbites: Erythritol and cardiovascular events; strength training and blood pressure; brain health and blueberry polyphenols

Jun 26, 2023 · · Heart Health
Erythritol Associated with More Cardiovascular Events A study found that higher levels of the popular sugar substitute erythritol in blood samples was associated with higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Chemically, erythritol is a “sugar alcohol,” (although it is neither a sugar nor an alcohol in the way non-scientists … Read More

Plant-Based Cookouts

Jun 26, 2023 · · Heart Health
Consuming whole and minimally processed plant foods is definitely good for your health, but cookouts are traditionally a time for grilling burgers and hot dogs. Why not offer some simple and delicious meatless options, in addition to or in place of your usual fare? Meatless Mains. More people are turning … Read More

Reader Beware!

Jun 26, 2023 · · Heart Health
Although headlines sometimes give the impression that one groundbreaking nutrition study will change food-based guidance, this is rarely, if ever, the case. Take a look at these examples of when studies were overhyped or misinterpreted—and why—so you’ll know how to make the best decisions for you and your family. 1. … Read More

Create a Powerful Pantry

Jun 26, 2023 · · Heart Health
Healthy cooking doesn’t have to start with fresh ingredients. Having nutritious staples and cooking essentials on hand makes it easy to prepare an endless variety of quick, delicious, healthy meals. Here are some of our favorites, and some ideas for putting them to good use: Legumes. Dried or canned beans, … Read More

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