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You have probably heard that soft drinks are not the best for you. (Two experts just said that it is true for diet as well.) Now a new study has looked at a broader category of beverages to find that when it comes to daily diets, it is not just soft drinks that can lead to disease and even earlier death. Keep reading to learn which drinks, except soft drinks, were linked to a higher risk of premature death among women. Also check out This is the exact age your metabolism begins to slow down, says new study.…

You may already be aware that a large number of health problems - such as arthritis and joint pain, cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease and even acne - are linked to inflammation. To combat the condition, a team of researchers who specialize in aging say that there is a special ingredient that can be the key to your diet, while working in the gut to promote long-term healthy organ function. When you think of tryptophan, you probably know it as the chemical that makes you tired after eating Thanksgiving turkey.…

When we hear "nutritional powder supplements", most of us think of protein or flour replacement powders that you mix with water, milk or other beverages. You can not miss them. So popular, these meal replacements are available in supermarkets, not just the local GNC or CVS. While athletes and dieters have been drinking their dinner for several years, today taking a powder can mean mixing a drink to support a variety of nutritional goals. Powdered supplements that you mix with water, milk or other beverages are a more…

If you feel that you are throwing more herbal or whole foods — foods that come from a plant — into your shopping cart, you are not alone. Current data shows that the plant-food industry is now a $ 7 billion market, according to statistics from Herbal food association. In fact, more than 71 million U.S. households, or 57% of all U.S. households, purchased plant-based foods by 2020 — an increase of 4% from the previous year. Meals based on minimally processed, animal-free items — fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes…

Adding cocoa powder to your smoothie before exercise can do more than satisfy your chocolate cravings, according to a study in European Journal of Applied Physiology. Researchers suggest that it may help increase blood flow, which not only reduces the risk of blood clots but can also increase exercise performance. This is because there is a bioactive compound in cocoa powder - and dark chocolate, but to a lesser extent - called cocoa flavanols that contribute to better oxygen uptake and blood flow into the muscles,…

What type of soft drink are you: The type who sometimes enjoys a pinch of fizz and taste, or one who has to have it every day? Because it is calorie-free, you can think of your favorite soft drink as a free drink for everyone ... but after a journalist shared the battle over her 40-year-old dieting habits, addiction experts sound the alarm about your health that, as one doctor suggests, we all should be "very concerned" about. This week has New York Times published an article in which one author, Abby Ellin, revealed…

You can not really talk about brown rice without also going into white rice. The main difference between the two? White rice has been refined to remove beneficial bran and sprouts; Brown rice is categorized as a healthier whole grain because bran (a form of dietary fiber) and sprouts are intact. "Whole grain, brown rice provides more important nutrients compared to white rice, including magnesium, iron, fiber, B vitamins and antioxidants," said Lisa Moskovitz, RD, CEO of NY Nutrition, and a member of our medical expert…

When you are looking for a crunchy snack, cashews almost always work as a good option. Cashews are native to South America and the Caribbean, but can be enjoyed worldwide as a healthy snack. Eating cashews not only helps with hunger, but they can also help improve your health. Many people who want a healthier diet choose herbal products, and cashews are becoming increasingly popular as a vegan alternative to many dairy products. These nuts can be made into milk, cream cheese, cream, butter and they can even be made into…

Most of us know that a healthier and more balanced life is the safest way to lose weight ... but sometimes you may need super strict guidelines to get started. If this has been the case, listen: A major new study sounds like a serious alarm about a diet that has been all the rage in recent years. It is now associated with seven long-term, life-threatening illnesses — some of which you would have thought actually helped you prevent. Lee Crosby, RD, is Program Manager for Nutrition Education at the…

If you are stuck for a few extra pounds of unwanted body fat during the pandemic, you are far from alone. According to a study from 2021 published in JAMA Network Openamong a group of 269 participants in the Health eHeart study, on-site orders resulted in an average weight gain of 1.5 kilograms per month. But just because your body has changed recently does not mean you have to accept that it will be like that forever. If you want to feel more comfortable in your own skin again, read on to discover expert…