Reports of associations between higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPF) and elevated risks of obesity, noncommunicable diseases, and mortality in adults are increasing. This research published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at the associations of UPF consumption with long-term adiposity trajectories in children,…
Individuals with type 2 diabetics inject themselves with insulin up to four times a day. But insulin injections are linked to weight gain and the loss of control of blood sugar levels. This triggers a vicious cycle of higher insulin doses, continuous…
While some diets load up on protein and other diets dictate protein sources, it can be hard to know what to consume while managing weight or during weight loss. A study by Purdue University nutrition scientists shows that eating more protein daily…
After one consumes food or a beverage containing fructose, the gastrointestinal system, or gut, helps to shield the liver from damage by breaking down the sugar before it reaches the liver, according to a new multi-center study led by researchers in the Perelman…
A large study of people living on five continents, led by researchers in Hamilton and Toronto, has found a diet high in poor-quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and death. The risks of a diet high in…
Studies representing nearly two million adults worldwide show that eating about five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, in which two are fruits and three are vegetables, is likely the optimal amount for a longer life, according to new research published in…
A diet filled with processed meats, sweet drinks, and other pro-inflammatory foods was associated with cardiovascular disease risk according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Abstract Background: Inflammation plays an important role in cardiovascular disease…
A low carbohydrate diet increased energy expenditure during weight maintenance, researchers reported. In a group of overweight adults who recently lost 12% of their body weight, a low carb diet helped burn more calories during the weight maintenance phase, according to David…
Sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be a healthy alternative, according to a research letter published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Eloi…
Although intake of fruits and vegetables seems to have a protective effect on bone metabolism, its effect on fractures remains uncertain. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal PLOS looks at the role of fruit and vegetable on bone health.…