While gut health may seem like a trend at first, it’s here to stay. Words like probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods, microbiome, microbiota, and gut bacteria have entered everyday conversations, and for good reason! Research like the 2022 review European Journal of Clinical Nutritionnoted that a healthy gut microbiome has many surprising health benefits beyond aiding… Read More »
Share on PinterestYou may be at increased risk of developing nutrient deficiencies when taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound. Anna Stills/Getty Images While GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound may help with weight loss, they can also cause nutrient deficiencies. It is important to consider adequate protein, vitamin B12, vitamin… Read More »
In the UK, we don’t just love avocados – we adore them. Figures show we bought 17.4% more avocados in the year to April 2024 than in the previous 12-month period, the biggest increase of any fruit or vegetable. From guacamole to salads and fancy side dishes, it’s the superfood that health food influencers love… Read More »
Diets high in minimally processed foods do not necessarily offer better nutritional benefits than diets with more ultra-processed foods. One study comparing two Western diets found similar nutritional scores but noted that minimally processed foods were more expensive and had shorter shelf lives. A new study questions whether level of processing is an indicator of… Read More »
ANearly 1 in 3 Americans report lack of sleep, and these deficiencies are linked to serious illnesses like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and depression. Certain eating patterns can lead to more nightly rest, which can translate into healthier, more fulfilling lives. Good sleep also balances the body’s hunger hormones, leading to less impulsive snacking… Read More »
How we best recover from the various types of stress in our lives depends primarily on our three most effective recovery tools: sleep, nutrition, and exercise. If you want to relieve stress, lose weight, feel and look better, and have better medical screening numbers, you can’t ignore these three essential elements of health, stress relief,… Read More »
Cottage cheese is a creamy, soft, white cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk curds. It has many health benefits; it’s relatively low in calories but packed with protein, B vitamins, and other healthy nutrients. Plus, low-sodium and lactose-free options make cottage cheese suitable for many diets. Here’s everything you need to know about cottage cheese,… Read More »
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Teenagers get nearly two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UTFs), according to new research from the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol. The study found that UPF consumption was highest among adolescents from poor backgrounds, of white ethnicity, and of younger ages. UPFs are food items produced from industrial substances… Read More »
The Food and Drug Administration is likely to propose adding nutrition labels to the front of packaged foods for the first time. The change, expected to be announced in the coming months, would be the latest development in the evolution of consumer-focused nutrition labeling. It comes as cardiovascular disease, a diet-related disease that remains the… Read More »
The Nutrition Facts label, the black-and-white information box found on nearly every packaged food product in the United States since 1994, has recently become a symbol of consumer transparency. From Apple’s “Privacy Nutrition Labels” that explain how smartphone apps process user data to a “Garment Facts” label that standardizes ethical disclosures on clothing, policy advocates… Read More »