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Sweetened Beverages and Weight Problems
Consuming too many sweetened beverages as a teen can set the stage for weight problems as a young adult, according to a report.
New Labels for Bioengineered Food
Foods that have been previously classified as a GMO (genetically modified organism) will have a new symbol for “bioengineered” food.
Microplastic in Baby Formula
Babies who drink from heated plastic bottles are likely swallowing high levels of microplastic particles with their formula.
Time-Restricted Eating: What Do You Think?
Researchers found that time-restricted eating resulted in improvements in total body weight and body composition.
Food Additives and Our Microbiome
Many people don’t give them much thought, but this groundbreaking research shows food additives could upset our microbiome.
How To Get Kids To Eat More Vegetables and Fruits
Researchers from Pennsylvania State University tested two strategies for how to get kids to eat more vegetables and fruit.
Beetroot Juice Helps Blood Vessel and Brain Functioning
A team of researchers investigated the effects of adding nitrate-rich foods like beetroot juice to the diet of older individuals.
The Colon Cancer/Diet Connection
People with high alcohol or high red meat consumption had a 60% and 10% higher odds of developing colon cancer, respectively.
Meal Timing for Metabolic Health
Another study shows earlier meal timing may lead to improved blood glucose levels and better metabolic health.
Sucralose Increases Appetite and Cravings
A study found that people with obesity experienced an increase in appetite and food cravings after consuming a drink with sucralose.
Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Down
Here’s one bright spot in the American diet: Heavy consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has decreased in some segments of the population.
Ultraprocessed Food and Heart Disease
A study showed a greater risk for coronary artery disease in adults who consumed more servings per day of ultraprocessed food.
Fueling Masters Athletes for Performance and Health
We explore how a targeted nutritional program can support physical activity of masters athletes and improve their quality of life.
Eating Disorder Hospitalizations
A cohort study shows inpatient hospital stays for people with an eating disorder has been on the upswing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Stop Hedonic Eating
Researchers have identified another way that working up a sweat could help trim the waistline: Exercise can put the brakes on hedonic eating.
Excessive Sodium Intake
Research findings indicate that a higher sodium intake or higher sodium-to potassium ratio was linked with greater cardiovascular risk.
Dining Alone and Heart Disease Risk
Older women, dining alone were 2.58 times more likely to have angina, a symptom of coronary artery disease.
Added Sugar and Cancer Risk
As added sugar intake increases so do the chances of developing various forms of cancer, including breast and prostate.
Benefits of Mushrooms for Depression
Can we use mushrooms for depression? It turns out mushrooms may help you feel better physically and emotionally.
Alpha-Linolenic Acid in Plants Lowers Mortality Risk
High intakes of alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in plant foods, is linked to a lower risk of all-cause mortality.
