Drinking extra virgin olive oil in the morning may have potential health benefits such as improving gut health, boosting metabolism, and making skin glow. [ more ]
Report: Ultraprocessed foods now account for 2/3rds of teens' diet
Children and teens in the United States now get more than two-thirds of their calories from ultraprocessed foods.
Ultraprocessed foods accounted for 67% of calories consumed in 2018, up from 61% in 1999.
The proportion of healthier unprocessed or minimally processed foods decreased from 28.8% to 23.5% of consumed calories between 1999 and 2018. [ more ]
Eating fewer animal-based foods and replacing them with whole grains, legumes, and nuts is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.
Replacing one serving per day of processed meats with whole grains, nuts, or beans was associated with a 23 to 36 percent lower risk of cardiovascular issues.
These findings are supported by other research that points in the same direction. [ more ]
'Plant-Based' Peanut Butter ... And Shampoo ... And Booze
The term 'plant-based' has lost its meaning as it is now applied to a wide range of products, including highly processed foods that have never contained animal ingredients.
Meat alternatives, such as plant-based meat alternatives, are facing concerns about their healthiness and declining in popularity. [ more ]
Concern is rising about the amount of ultra-processed foods in American diets.
Healthy-seeming items like granola bars and breakfast cereals fall into the category of ultra-processed foods.
Studies have linked diets high in ultra-processed foods to increased risks of obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and depression. [ more ]
Some ultra-processed foods are good for your health, WHO-backed study finds
Regular consumption of meat products and sugary drinks increase the risk of developing cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
Bread and cereals, despite being ultra-processed foods, reduce the risk of these diseases due to their fiber content.
Other ultra-processed foods like sauces, spreads, condiments, sweets, ready meals, savoury snacks, and plant-based alternatives to meat do not increase the risk of multimorbidity. [ more ]
Approaching retirement age, many baby boomers struggle to adopt healthy lifestyle habits.
Seniors can start the journey towards healthier habits by following a 10-step program including exercising, improving diet, and managing stress. [ more ]
The Dinnertime Habit Doctors Say Is Secretly Making You Tired The Next Day
A diet rich in whole foods sustains energy. Avoid sugar for stable energy. Manage stress with techniques like meditation.
Persistent fatigue warrants medical attention. Low energy can stem from health conditions, lifestyle factors. Consult a doctor for lasting low energy. [ more ]
We Asked Doctors About Habits That Are Bad For Your Brain. Here's What They Had To Say
Fast food high in saturated fats and sugars can lead to dementia risk. Omega-3 fatty acids in diet improve brain health. Quality sleep is crucial for memory and brain health. [ more ]
What We Think About How Ancient Humans Ate Is All Wrong, Study Suggests
New analysis of ancient human remains from the Andes reveals that early hunter-gatherers primarily relied on a plant-based diet, contradicting previous beliefs of a meat-heavy diet.
Hard materials like bone and stone are often better preserved than plants, leading to misconceptions about early human diets. [ more ]
Young tyrannosaur died with a full stomach, remarkable fossil reveals
Paleontologists have discovered a juvenile tyrannosaur fossil with the partially digested remains of two birdlike dinosaurs in its stomach, providing insights into the behavior and diet of the predator.
The fossil was found in Alberta, Canada and is believed to be around 75 million years old. It is a juvenile Gorgosaurus, a smaller cousin of the famous Tyrannosaurus rex. [ more ]