Nuts are a tasty, convenient treat that can be enjoyed on all kinds of diets — from keto to vegan. Despite being high in fat, they have many impressive health and weight benefits. Here are the top 8 health benefits of eating nuts. Nuts are seed kernels that are widely used in cooking or eaten on their own as a snack. They’re high in fat and calories. They contain a hard, inedible outer shell that usually needs to be cracked […]
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a healthy 75-year-old male. I’m a bit frustrated after seeing my regular doctor for a checkup and receiving a call from his medical assistant that he is suggesting a low-fat, low-carb diet. I asked for more specific diet suggestions, as I admit I am nutritionally ignorant (my late wife always bought groceries and prepared meals for us). Other than beef and bread, I’m not even sure what a carbohydrate is. My LDL cholesterol is 152 mg/dL, […]
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a healthy 75-year-old male. I’m a bit frustrated after seeing my regular doctor for a checkup and receiving a call from his medical assistant that he is suggesting a low-fat, low-carb diet. I asked for more specific diet suggestions, as I admit I am nutritionally ignorant (my late wife always bought groceries and prepared meals for us). Other than beef and bread, I’m not even sure what a carbohydrate is. My LDL cholesterol is 152 mg/dL, […]
Westford, USA, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Islamic dietary law mandates that meat, poultry, and seafood be supplied halal, meaning that they must meet certain religious requirements concerning the way they were killed. The Islamic faith is the second most practicing religion in the world after Christianity, with approximately 1.98 billion followers worldwide and over 26 Muslim countries. There are two main reasons for the growth in demand for halal food market: First, Muslims are increasingly looking to follow […]
The only way to fully appreciate the Summer Fancy Food Show, the massive gourmet trade expo held annually at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, is to put on your walking shoes and shelve preexisting opinions you might have about cinnamon churro-flavored pork rinds. With more than 2,000 vendors set up over 300,000 square feet on two levels, it’s the rare occasion where you can simultaneously triple both your daily step count and caloric intake. The show, which just […]
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, […]
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 […]
Nothing quite says summer in the food world like tomato season. Whether it’s homegrown picked and eaten straight off the vine, or a perfectly plump, juicy farmers market find, the fruit commonly misidentified as a vegetable is the perfect summertime ingredient. While the current growing season has been a bit off in some areas around the U.S., the vibrant fruits are finally at their peak, which to many chefs and home cooks signals the start of something delicious — tomato […]
Africa Studio/Shutterstock 2. Unhealthy fats Three types of dietary fat are linked to inflammation and thus contribute to excess belly fat: Trans fats, saturated fats, and omega-6 fats. You might be thinking, “Haven’t trans fats been banned from food?” Yes and no—the Food and Drug Administration has rules on the books to eliminate the fat, but the deadline keeps getting extended. For some products, the deadline is January 1, 2019 (but anything made before that date could contain the fats). […]
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 […]
