Nutrition

Plant Fats Better for Health

Nov 25, 2024 · · Nutrition
Getting dietary fat from plant sources compared to animal sources may reduce odds of death from overall cause and from cardiovascular disease, according to research. The study, which included more than 400,000 people (average age of 61) tracked for 24 years, showed that those who ate the most plant-based dietary … Read More

Canned vs. Fresh Pumpkin

Nov 25, 2024 · · Nutrition
Q: Is canned pumpkin as healthy as fresh pumpkin? A: Canned pumpkin can be just as healthy as fresh pumpkin, and in some cases, it may even offer more nutritional benefits. Both fresh and canned pumpkin are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They provide a good source of vitamin … Read More

Season(al) Greetings

Nov 25, 2024 · · Nutrition
There are plenty of reasons to fawn over heads of crisp lettuce, plump heirloom tomatoes, and local juicy peaches. But truth be told, once summer’s bounty has come and gone there are still plenty of delicious and nutritious seasonal delights to be had. A visit to any local market will … Read More

GLP-1 Meds Help Improve Overall Health

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
Anyone who has had a lifelong struggle trying to reach or maintain a “healthy” weight knows that “eat less, move more” isn’t enough of a solution for everyone. This struggle is particularly familiar to many women, who often experience weight fluctuations throughout their lives due to hormonal changes, stress, and … Read More

Injectable Weight Loss Drugs Provide Additional Health Benefits

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
In recent years, injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) have gained widespread attention as effective tools for weight management. These drugs were originally developed and approved to treat type 2 diabetes. In that capacity they were marketed as Ozempic and Mounjaro, respectively. Their journey … Read More

Healthy Diet, Healthy Planet

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
A recent study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that a healthy, sustainable diet can significantly lower the risk of premature death and reduce environmental impact. This is the first large-scale study to evaluate the effects of following the recommendations in the 2019 EAT-Lancet report, which … Read More

Newsbites: Heart-healthy lifestyle; plant over animal fats; meat and type 2 diabetes

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Associated with Lower Cancer Risk Taking care of your cardiovascular health may lower your cancer risk, even if you have a genetic predisposition to certain cancers. A prospective cohort study looked at data on 277,000 participants. Researchers created a cardiovascular health score for each participant by comparing reported … Read More

Make it a Mocktail

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
This holiday season (and all year round) swap out boozy, syrupy cocktails with fresh, flavorful, nonalcoholic ingredients that pack plenty of flavor into a glass. Rising Concerns. Concerns about the potential health impacts of alcohol intake are rising. We know that excessive alcohol intake can contribute to a variety of … Read More

Fabulous Fiber!

Oct 29, 2024 · · Nutrition
Do you want to improve the healthfulness of your diet? Choose naturally fiber-rich foods in place of low-fiber, ultraprocessed alternatives. Fiber Facts. Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate with a structure that can’t be broken down and absorbed when it travels down the human digestive system. Diets high in fiber have … Read More

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