This is Day 5 of Well’s Mediterranean Diet Week. Start at the beginning here. The Mediterranean diet isn’t like other diets. To begin with, it’s more of a style of eating than a strict regimen. And adopting it doesn’t involve many of the sacrifices people associate with healthy eating. Compared with other wholesome diets, for example, the Mediterranean diet is relatively high in fat. Federal health officials recommend that 20 to 35 percent of your daily calories come from fat […]
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The Ga Nuong banh mi from Banh Mi Brothers. Alex Barrymore/courtesy of Hau Doan READ MORE How to eat healthy at Charlotte restaurants in 2024 If you’re trying a new diet and don’t know how to order when you go out to eat, check out our guide: Going on a low-fat diet in Charlotte in 2024? Don’t worry, it doesn’t mean giving up the joys of dining out. On a low-fat diet, the goal is to limit the intake of […]
Grass-fed beef and beef fat can make a huge impact as for adding flavor to a dish. Courtesy of Don Mauer This column was first published on March 7, 2018. The original name of this column was going to be: Low-Fat and Loving It. That’s because, back in the early 1990s, fat was our dietary devil. At that time, I never thought that fats would ever be considered even a small part of a healthy food plan. Fortunately, my wise […]
But the source of the fats you choose — and the rest of what you typically eat — make a big difference. For the last half of the 20th century, most major health organizations, including the American Heart Association, recommended a low-fat diet. Yes, they did, but the message has changed dramatically. Now, the American Heart Association, the federal dietary guidelines, and other nutrition authorities have shifted away from advising people to limit the total amount of fat in their […]
Protein is an important macronutrient for good health. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025, adult males should get at least 56 grams (g) of protein and adult females at least 46 g daily. However, some research suggests that eating more than this amount may help you lose body weight and fat while retaining or even building muscle mass. Keep reading to learn more about protein’s role in weight loss and how to eat a high protein diet. Why […]
Carbs and fats are those delicious temptations that make your taste buds dance but your jeans cry. If that is the notion you’ve got, then let’s take a couple of minutes to change it as we discuss the real deal with a high-carb low–fat diet, not a low-carb/no-fat diet. Welcome to the world of a low-fat high-carb diet where nutritional paradigms are challenged and taste buds rejoice. What was once considered a staple food for civilizations worldwide was demolished in […]
The new formula for food companies was to take out fat and add masses of sugars to make products more palatable. Fat-free cakes, yoghurts and cereals hit our shelves, while butter gave way to low fat margarine. Sausages and steak were replaced with pasta and rice. Because of its high calorie content, it was believed that eating fat made us fatter and increased our risk of heart disease. To understand how we got to this spectacularly low point in our […]
You may be adding annual celebrations to your calendar this time of the year, and many of those gatherings include delicious foods. Holiday encourage events tend to encourage people to overindulge in holiday goodies that often are high in calories and fat. This is because some foods are only served during the holidays, and you want to experience the tastes and memories associated with holiday favorites. However, what you eat and drink affects your health. This includes your cholesterol and […]
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Open this photo in gallery: Don’t shortchange your diet of healthy fats.Vovchyn Taras/iStockPhoto / Getty Images Many people seek out healthier versions of their usual staples and snacks in an effort to improve their diet. That’s commendable. Yet labels boasting “low-fat,” “calorie-reduced,” “made with real fruit” or “all-natural,” for example, don’t necessarily mean a food product is nutritionally superior. In some cases, making the “healthier” choice may lead you to unwittingly sacrifice nutrients – and consume unwanted ingredients. Think twice […]
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If you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension (the medical term for high blood pressure), your healthcare provider may recommend following the DASH diet. DASH stands for dietary approaches to stop hypertension. The DASH diet is an eating pattern that emphasizes heart healthy foods that are known to help reduce blood pressure levels. Your body has many mechanisms in place for regulating blood pressure levels, but factors like genetics, age, diet, and lifestyle choices can also influence your blood pressure. High blood […]
