Nutrition - Page 89

September 23, 2016

People who improve their diets reduce diabetes risk

Adopting a healthier diet may lower type 2 diabetes risk over time, while a worsening diet is often accompanied by increased risk, according to a new U.S. study.

September 22, 2016

Disease-related malnutrition costs US $15.5B annually: study

The United States could save at least $15.5 billion in annual health care spending if malnutrition caused by chronic diseases is better addressed, according to a study.

September 22, 2016

9 fast food meals that are actually healthy

Fast food deserves its share of criticism.

September 21, 2016

Stress may cancel out benefits of healthy diet, study suggests

Stressful events may cancel out the benefits of eating healthy fats, a new study suggests, but researchers noted their findings don’t give people permission to eat whatever they want when they’re feeling anxious.

September 21, 2016

Giving babies eggs and nuts early may avert allergies

Infants who get a taste of eggs and peanuts starting when they're as young as 4 months old may have a lower risk of developing allergies to those foods than babies who try them later, a research review suggests.

September 21, 2016

Exactly how much fat you should be eating each day

If you're a fat-free-or-bust type of grocery shopper, it might be time to rethink your strategy.

September 20, 2016

Wearable activity trackers may not boost weight loss

For young adults on a long-term healthy diet and exercise program, tracking activity with a wearable device may not lead to additional weight loss, according to a new study.

September 20, 2016

6 ways your diet can help you avoid Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating degenerative brain disorder that leads to problems with memory, cognition, and overall mental ability.

September 20, 2016

Just how much sugar do Americans consume? It's complicated

Sugar has become the nutritional villain du jour, but just how bad is our addiction?

September 19, 2016

6 worst condiments you can eat— and what you can use instead

Even if you haven't chowed down on chicken fingers since your School House Rock days, your inner kid still knows that having a special sauce for dipping, drizzling, or dunking makes any meal that much more awesome.