For the past four decades, we’ve been told to stay away from red meat, dairy and cheese — foods high in saturated fats — because saturated fat is bad for the heart. But investigative reporter Nina Teicholz says that isn’t the case.
A high-intensity sweetener developed by Japanese food and chemical corporation, Ajinomoto, Advantame is about 20,000 times sweeter than sucrose
Tailoring nutrition to individual genetic profiles could truly change how we diet and improve people’s health, say the scientists who carried out the study. Personalized diets were prepared for 87 obese individuals based on an analysis of 19 genes known to affect metabolism and taste.
Unless you’re a competitive eater, there’s really no reason to scarf down your meals. After all, doing the opposite — that is, slowing down — is likely better for your waistline, according to a new review of studies.
Weight loss is a billion-dollar industry in this country and everywhere you look, people are trying to sell you something to make it quick and easy. Any doctor will tell you that the best way, the only way, to lose weight and keep it off is to eat less, exercise more, and make permanent healthy […]
There is evidence that drinking diet soda raises the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. And certain artificial sweeteners — particularly aspartame — have been implicated in both major and minor health problems, perhaps one reason for the recent drop in sales of diet soda. So it should be no surprise that the beverage industry […]
You needn’t add beans to your morning bowl of cereal to get a protein-packed breakfast. And you wouldn’t dream of it, of course. But General Mills would. And did.
The results are from a study ongoing from 1946, examining the impact of lifelong patterns of weight change on cardiovascular risk factors in a group of British men and women followed since birth.
Several studies and clinical cases have noted suboptimal blood levels of B12 in those who have taken metformin for extended periods. The National Nutrition and Health Examination reviewed the blood work on 1,621 people with diabetes, more than a third of whom were taking metformin, and demonstrated a reduction in serum B12 levels in people […]
So what do you do on those days when you’ve got the munchies? A good option is to limit yourself to a 100- to 200-calorie bite that incorporates fruit, veggies, whole grains, nuts or low-fat dairy.
On May 19, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the high-intensity sweetener advantame, developed by Japanese food and chemical corporation Ajinomoto. It is the sixth artificial sweetener to receive the green light from the agency.
The National Institute for Health (NIH) reports that people with diabetes that suffer from depression, are at a higher risk, in experiencing extreme symptoms from their diabetes.
Admit it—the health benefits of physical activity are pretty hard to ignore. From weight loss to boosting your mood, exercise is an important part of any healthy lifestyle. This is especially true for people with diabetes, regardless of what type.
While there are obvious reasons you can end up dehydrated — a sunny day, exercise or not drinking enough in general — other triggers are less obvious. Check out these 14 surprising causes of dehydration and how to prevent them.
Now a new study, funded by the American Beverage Association, suggests that diet drinks might be more effective than water alone in helping dieters shed pounds. We had to ask: Really?
“Although our sweet tooth may be satisfied with the taste of an artificially sweetened product, our bodies don’t feel complete satisfaction,” explains Amrie Weiss, RD. “This leads to additional cravings or desire for food.
If you like to keep up with the latest and greatest in diabetes, you might like to know that last October, new nutrition recommendations for adults with diabetes were issued by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Medical standards of care are issued every year by ADA, but nutrition guidelines only change every few years or […]
Founded in 2011 by Debong, Frank Westermann, Gerald Stangl and Michael Forisch, mySugr wants to help users manage diabetes through its various apps that mix mobile, health and social gaming. But, ultimately, it’s about changing people’s mindset about diabetes and their therapy.
Proponents argue that modern human populations subsisting on traditional diets, allegedly similar to those of Paleolithic hunter-gatherers, are largely free of diseases of affluence and that Paleolithic diets in humans have shown improved health outcomes relative to other widely recommended diets.
Researchers from Abertay University report that high-intensity training (HIT) not only reduces the risk of disease, but is also just as effective at doing so as the exercise guidelines currently recommended