In a recent study published in Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases, researchers assessed the association between consumption of ultra-processed food and dietary nutrient profiles. Study: Potential reductions in ultra-processed food consumption substantially improve population cardiometabolic-related dietary nutrient profiles in eight countries. Image Credit: meigav/Shutterstock Background Cardiometabolic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, stroke, coronary heart disease, hyperlipidemia, and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are major causes of death and premature chronic disability. The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged that diet is one […]
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We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Whether you’re trying to improve your cholesterol levels, stabilize your blood sugar levels, or reach and maintain a moderate weight, there are countless diet plans and programs available online claiming that they can help. Though general eating patterns — like the Mediterranean diet or a plant-based diet — may be effective for many, […]
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Leukemia is a form of cancer that affects blood cells. People who have leukemia may benefit from a diet containing certain foods. Leukemia and its treatments can have a major impact on the body. People who have leukemia may benefit from a diet containing certain foods. Read on to learn more about what foods are beneficial for people with leukemia and which foods to avoid. There is no ideal diet for a person who has leukemia. But the Leukemia & […]
In one of the most rigorous clinical trials to date, low-carb diets were better than low-fat diets at reducing cardio-metabolic risk factors. (Image: Adobe Stock. Illustration: Sebastian Stankiewicz, Boston Children’s) Despite the popularity of low-carbohydrate diets, health experts have pushed low-fat diets for the past 50 years, citing saturated fat as the main health risk. As a result, grocery shelves are stocked with low-fat and fat-free foods, many of which are high in processed carbs. Drs. David Ludwig and Cara […]
