TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve got a sweet tooth, but you’re worried about type 2 diabetes, you might want to skip sugary drinks. New research suggests that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, such as cola, likely boost your risk of type 2 diabetes much more than the sugarContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Nov. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The holidays can be a particularly difficult time for people with food allergies. But one health expert suggests that these folks can still enjoy festive gatherings, as long as they take certain precautions. About 5 percent of children and 4 percent of adultsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — With more and more research uncovering the best foods for health, people are learning how important it is to focus on food quality to prevent weight gain and live longer. There are many approaches to consider. For instance, findings show that a dietContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There are a number of ways you can serve up a healthier Thanksgiving meal, a nutrition expert says. “Cut back on boxed and premade processed foods by making more dishes from scratch,” said Mindy Athas. She is an outpatient dietitian nutritionist at CarrollContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Ongoing news alerts of potential salmonella contamination in certain brands of raw turkey might have you rattled as Thanksgiving dinner approaches. But although the danger is real, simple kitchen precautions can help eliminate it, health experts say. First, the latest on the threat:Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans believe they face health risks from food additives, but plenty of others think that additives in small amounts won’t harm them, a new survey finds. It seems the United States is divided about the harms and benefits of modern food productionContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is getting serious about added sugars. Acting on the health recommendation that calories from added sugars shouldn’t exceed 10 percent of your daily total calories, new nutrition labels will break down a food’s sugar content so youContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Making the switch to whole wheat bread and whole wheat pasta are good ways to get more unrefined grains (and needed fiber) into your diet. But there’s a long — and delicious — list of other whole grains to add to your mealsContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Milk allergy affects more than half of American infants who have food allergies in their first year of life, a new study finds. However, study lead author Christopher Warren said, “Our findings suggest that while milk allergy is relatively common during infancy, manyContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People with food allergies aren’t the only ones who need to be aware of menu minefields when eating out. If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s important that you don’t fall prey to these temptations. It’s not only supersized meals that can beContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Dietary fiber is a unique component of many foods. It has no actual nutrients yet helps ward off a host of diseases and has even been associated with lower body weight. While women should aim for a minimum of 25 grams a day,Continue Reading
SATURDAY, Nov. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Eating more fish or taking a fish oil supplement can reduce your risk of a heart attack, according to a pair of Harvard-led clinical trials. Heart benefits from omega-3 fatty acids were found both in healthy people and in people with conditions thatContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Childhood is the perfect time to start healthy eating habits, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. While children need fat in their diets to get the daily energy they need, too much fat can lead to health problems, especially if it’s in the form of saturated fatContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Eating healthier requires a mindset change. But it also helps to make changes in your home environment to encourage a new and better way of approaching food — starting in the kitchen. First, do a deep dive into your fridge. You want toContinue Reading