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Plant Protein Matches Meat for Muscle Gains
Yes, it’s possible to get ripped by eating more beans and tofu. There has been a long-held belief that making gains in the gym requires eating meat or other animal…
Arsenic Levels Mean Some Rice May Not be so Nice
When it comes to a potentially harmful toxin, white rice can hold an advantage over its brown counterpart With its extra fiber, vitamins and nutrients preserved in the bran layer,…
High-Quality Carbs May Lead to Healthier Aging
Study suggests that eating more nutritious carbohydrates in middle age can help us age well An analysis of data involving over 47,500 women from the Nurses’ Health Study found that…
More Potassium may be the Key to Scaling Down Blood Pressure Numbers
A mathematical model study suggests extra potassium could help offset the sodium we eat. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading cause of coronary heart disease and stroke and may…
Buy or Bye: Miso
Salty, earthy and funky, miso is finding its way into more American kitchens. Its popularity is soaring as the interest in fermented foods continues to rise. Though several varieties exist,…
Could Climate Change be Making Our Food Less Nutritious?
Canola oil may no longer be a healthy as it once was Crop scientists have long suspected that changes in the global climate will impact the nutritional composition of the…
Drink Coffee, Live Longer: The Longevity Science Behind Our Favorite Morning Brew
Study links coffee consumption to lower risk of all-cause mortality; benefits diminished with add-ins Coffee might be doing more than energizing our morning routines and workouts; it could be extending…
High Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods is Associated with Lower Grades in School
Scientists have found that less nutritious processed foods are associated with poorer academic performances among teens Good performance at school starts with good nutrition. A study of 788 adolescents aged…
What do you think?
Has industry funded research gone too far? It’s known as the funding effect: the tendency for industry-funded studies to produce results favorable to the commercial interests of the sponsor. How? …
Running on Less: Poor Nutrition Increases Injury Risk for Female Athletes
Study suggests to keep running strong we should dial-in our nutrition Proper nutrition is crucial for enhancing athletic performance, supporting recovery and overall health. Now, a study reveals that proper…
Vegans Can Adapt To Go Bigger on Iron
Research shows that eating only plants may give you an iron absorbing advantage It’s widely believed that those who abstain from eating animal-based foods are at a greater risk of…
Recipe for Health: Pumpkin Bean Minestrone
We all want to age well, and it turns out that going bigger on a certain plant-based compound may help with that goal. As reported in Frontiers in Nutrition, investigators…
Chewing Less, Gaining More: A Weight Gain Effect of Ultra-Processed Food
Here is some concerning news: more than half of the calories adults eat at home now come from ultra-processed foods and previous research has demonstrated that if you eat a…
FDA Calls for New Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed requiring a new label on the front of most packaged food and drinks aimed at helping Americans make healthier choices. The agency…
U.S. Students Not Following a Healthy Diet or Other Behaviors Necessary for Better Health
U.S. high school students do not engage in adequate levels of healthy dietary behaviors, according to a report on data pulled from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
The Scourge of Sugary Drinks
According to research published in the journal Nature Medicine, sugar-sweetened drink consumption accounts for more than two million new cases of type two diabetes, and 1.2 million new cases of…
Buy or Bye: Psyllium
As the awareness of the importance of high-fiber eating and metabolic health spreads, so does the resurgence of psyllium. Psyllium (pronounced “silly-um”) is a form of soluble fiber made from…
Grass-finished vs. Grain-finished Beef — Which Meat is Healthier?
It’s long been thought that if your budget allows it’s best to purchase beef products sourced from cattle that were fattened up on pasture (grasses, shrubs, etc.) instead of grains…
What Do You Think?
Beans and lentils might be playing a starring role in newly proposed changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. If adopted, the new guidelines would emphasize such plant-based proteins and…
Yogurt and Honey are a Perfect Pairing
Here is some sweet news: Researchers stationed at the University of Illinois suggest that clover honey, when mixed with yogurt, can significantly improve the survival of beneficial bacteria in our…