The idea of a zero calorie soft drink may be appealing to some women, but a new study says those sodas could be detrimental to heart health. According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session, diet soda increases a person’s likelihood of suffering a cardiovascular issue by 30 […]
The Misguided Approach to Carbohydrates
A well-known health “expert” has recently come out of the woodwork to condemn low-carbohydrate diets, despite all the evidence that links carbohydrate-rich diets to health complications. Nutritional scientist Dr. T. Colin Campbell said that low-carb diets are a “fraud” and that reducing your carbohydrate intake could lead to heart disease and cancer. “Low-carb, high-protein, high-fat […]
New Food Labels Will Be Easier To Understand
The nutrition labels that accompany most food products are about to get a major overhaul, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The changes, which have been endorsed by Michelle Obama, will make the labels easier to discern and provide more realistic serving sizes. “Too often it’s nearly impossible to get the most basic […]
Childhood Obesity Rate Drops 43 Percent
Federal health authorities shared some encouraging news yesterday when they announced that the obesity rate among 2- to 5-year-old children has dropped 43 percent over the past decade. Officials said the decrease marked the first broad decline in the epidemic that has been linked to lifelong health issues like heart disease, stoke and hypertension. The […]
Cut Carbs To Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study suggests that consistent spikes in blood sugar caused by excess carbohydrates can be harmful to a person’s brain health. Along the lines of similar research, the study suggests that carbohydrate calorie-rich diets have been linked to an increased likelihood of: Brian shrinkage Dementia Alzheimer’s disease Impaired cognition Other mental disorders Dr. David Perlmutter, […]
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