It’s true. Milk does the body good. Milk and other dairy foods provide protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins A, D, and B12 and other nutrients that are vital to your body and how it functions. On the flip side, however, some dairy foods also contain saturated fat — a fat that can raise low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease. But some recent research suggests that eating milk, cheese and yogurt — regardless of fat content […]
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FRIDAY, Sept. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans with heart disease also have limited access to food, and this dangerous combination is growing rapidly, a new study finds. “Food insecurity is a common problem among people with cardiovascular disease, and we are seeing that issue become even more prevalent in recent years,” said lead author Dr. Eric Brandt. He’s a cardiologist at the University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center. About 38% of people who have heart disease did […]
The digestive system is a full-body process. Even our brain gets involved with the gut and microbes, affecting everything from mood and metabolism to our immune systems. There is still much to learn about how diet and the gut affect our whole body, but we do know there are significant connections between chronic disease, diet and gut health. How the digestive system works Our digestive tract is an intricate system with many working parts and starts with the moment food […]
Following a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet improved measures of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and blood glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study presented at the 2022 International Liver Congress in London, England, and described in an article at Healio. NAFLD is a widespread problem in people with type 2 diabetes that often goes unrecognized. This form of liver disease is linked to a number of health risks, including a higher risk of death at […]
