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The Glycemic Index and Weight Loss

A review of more than 2 million people found no differences in body mass index between those with high- versus low-glycemic index diets.

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Fiber Benefits Happen Fast

Many know that eating more fiber equals a healthy gut. The good news is that it only takes a couple weeks for fiber benefits to kick in.

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Dairy and Inflammation

Inflammation is a player in many chronic conditions, so people tend to pay attention to internet chatter about dairy and inflammation.

Woman eating cafeteria food
Cafeteria Food Trim Down

The environments in which we live and work influence the food we consume. That’s why a “cafeteria food intervention” can improve diet.

A graphic of supplements for vegan women
Supplements for Vegan Women

There may be good reason to use supplements for vegan women: white vegan women close to menopause have a 55% greater risk for hip fracture.

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Vegetable Oils and Inflammation

Scientists suggest that vegetable oils can raise inflammation levels in the body and raise the risk for certain health conditions.

Nondairy vegan food options
Nutritional Quality of Vegan Food

What happens to the nutritional quality of diets when people swap out traditional animal-based options for plant-based meat alternatives?