These national guidelines were introduced in the UK in 1983, following studies which suggested saturated fat is the chief villain when it comes to obesity and heart disease. Over the ensuing seven decades, randomised trials and meta-analyses have repeatedly questioned the merits of a low-fat diet – but it has been enshrined in American and British health guidance, and in our national psyche. “As scientists dug deeper into the effects of fat on health, it became clear that full-fat dairy […]
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Our favorite thing about peanut butter is how filling (and affordable) it is. Add it to smoothies, oatmeal, noodles and sandwich recipes, or pair it with apples and celery for a boost of protein that’ll help hold you over between meals. In addition to being protein-packed, peanut butter and nuts in general have a ton of health perks. “[Nuts] are dominant in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are considered heart-healthy because they help lower LDL (aka ‘bad’) cholesterol,” says Stoler. […]
Throughout 2022, almost all of the costs for food manufacturers moved in one direction, and that was up. That picture has changed when we look at some important types of costs. Prices for agricultural inputs are moving in different directions Input costs are by far the most important cost category, and agricultural commodities are a major part of these inputs. Prices for agricultural inputs are moving in different directions. World market prices for wheat, corn, meat, dairy and a range […]
(Photo by Polina Tankilevitch via Pexels) By Talker By Sharin Hussain via SWNS A junk food diet combined with eating sugar-free snacks can lead to an upset stomach, a new study claims. The artificial sweetener sorbitol, a sugar alcohol used in sweets and chewing gum is difficult to digest due to changes in the gut microbiome caused by high-fat foods and antibiotics. First author of the study Dr. Jee-Yon Lee, of University of California Davis said: “Our research suggests that […]
Chef notes I love this recipe because it’s a very simple dish that anyone can make, but the flavor is unbelievable. I believe there are three keys to a great roast chicken: It has to have lovely brown, caramelized skin; it has to be juicy and perfectly cooked; and most of all, it has to have tons of sauce. The sauce is what makes this chicken really special, and why it’s the dish of mine I see people re-creating the […]
Sign up for a full digest of all the best opinions of the week in our Voices Dispatches email Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter People who rule out foods based on if they are ultra-processed could potentially be denying themselves some healthier food options, a new study suggests. While ultra-processed foods tend to be higher in fat, saturated fat, sugar and lower in fibre, protein and micronutrients, not all are unhealthy, researchers said. Standard front-of-package food labels […]
Northwest Colorado Health provides free screenings to help clients gauge their heart health and risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes by checking BMI, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Glucose.Courtesy photo Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in five deaths is due to heart disease, even though the disease is largely preventable. Keeping your heart healthy starts with living a heart-healthy lifestyle. But first, you need to get smart about your heart. Knowing what causes […]
Perhaps you are a parent who needs an extra set of hands getting dinner on the table. Or maybe your kid loves to help out in the kitchen (read: pilfer carrots off the cutting board). Whatever the motivation, every caregiver could use an arsenal of kids’ meals. You know: the weeknight dinner ideas you turn to again and again because they’re easy enough for the littles to help with, speedy enough to prevent a hanger tantrum, and delicious enough for […]
Martha Stewart’s Sports IIllustrated swimsuit cover. The Grimace Shake. Girl dinner. The internet’s virality machine has served up another year of delicious slop and we thank it for the food. So many of 2023’s biggest internet moments have had to do with what and how we ate, for better and for worse. In this timeline from January to December, we’ve traced each month’s biggest edible moment on the World Wide Web to acknowledge the impact that Tomato Girl Summer, Lana […]
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Snacks often get a bad reputation, but you can snack on the right foods and include them in a heart-healthy diet. Making heart-healthy snack choices can add more nutrition to your diet and keep you energized and full between meals. Rather than reaching for snacks that contain lots of saturated fats, sugar, and salt, consider snacking on whole foods. This includes fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. These healthy snack options can add fiber, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins […]
