Some fats are healthy, but nutrition experts recommend avoiding or seriously limiting saturated fat. This type of fat can raise your LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol and lead to weight gain, heart disease, and other cardiovascular diseases. You can look up the exact amount of saturated fat on nutrition labels and websites or use this handy guide as a reference. Here are 22 foods that are high in saturated fat. GoodFocused / Shutterstock.com In addition to being packed with sodium, […]
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In the pursuit of a healthy and balanced lifestyle, breakfast plays a pivotal role in setting the tone for the day ahead. For individuals aiming to achieve their fat loss goals, the importance of a nutritious breakfast cannot be overstated. Beyond the conventional three meals a day, breakfast snacks serve as essential mid-morning fuel, providing sustained energy and staving off unhealthy cravings. Understanding the link between breakfast and weight management is crucial. Numerous studies have shown that those who regularly […]
These diet foods could be making you fat. Or at least not helping you lose weight. It is estimated that 45 million Americans go on a diet every year, spending $33 billion on weight loss products annually, according to the Boston Medical Center. And yet, nearly three quarters of Americans are overweight or obese, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. This disconnect could be down to the way we are dieting. “The diet industry makes billions of dollars […]
These are the top 5 best foods to lose belly fat according to scientific studies. Losing belly fat is a common fitness goal, and there is a wealth of information out there about the best foods to achieve it. However, some of the suggested foods may not be as effective as claimed. If you Google the top 5 best foods to lose belly fat, do you know what the answer would be? Lemon water, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, chia […]
InnoBLQ is a clean label, functional protein that is topically applied to battered and breaded foods before they are fried to create a microbarrier that blocks between 25% and 50% of oil uptake but also maintains the crispy, crunchy fried flavor and texture consumers expect, Brenda Zavala-Livengood, senior marketing specialist at Kemin, told FoodNavigator-USA. It also improves adhesion, moisture retention and the nutritional profile of the final product – making it more appealing to consumers who want better-for-you options but […]
When you set out to lose weight, you may turn to one of the many weight loss apps on the market. Whether you need recipe inspiration, motivation, workout tips, or diet structure, there’s, well, an app for that! One app that provides recipe inspo, diet structure, and more, that’s been around for over a decade, is Noom. The plan has some seriously solid reviews, but users also note that the Noom food lists and categories can be confusing. “Noom is […]
Many of us make major diet changes in the wake of health-related news from our doctors like diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. While the intent is good, most of us struggle to keep up with diets because we make too many changes at once or choose changes that are too hard to make. Making changes to combat preexisting conditions (or prevent future disease) is easier when you make simple, everyday swaps to the foods you already eat. With […]
By Express News Service Myth: All expensive packaged foods are healthyFact: The cost of food items cannot be equated to being healthy or unhealthy. A few expensive packaged foods are ultra processed and are loaded with high saturated fat salts and sugars Myth: It’s a healthy choice to go on a fat free dietFact: Dietary guidelines from the World Health Organization and the Dietary Reference Intakes recommend a total fat intake between 20% and 35% of total calories for a healthy individual. […]
Ensuring that your diet includes ideal vegetarian protein sources is important for anyone who doesn’t eat meat or doesn’t tend to consume a lot of animal-based foods. Although you may be aware of the fact that protein is a key part of your daily diet, you might not be sure if you’re getting enough. In that case, you’ll be interested to find out that the current international Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 g per kilogram of body weight, according […]
New Delhi: In this fast-paced world, where we are looking for quick fixes and shortcuts, packaged food has become our saviour. However, behind the alluring labels and enticing tastes lies an underlying health concern that demands our attention. It is important for consumers to be vigilant and make informed choices when choosing packaged foods by reading the nutrition labels and understanding the types of fats present. In this regard, Garima Dev Verman, Certified Nutritionist and Medical Content Analyst with The Healthy […]
