FRIDAY, March 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Recent research shows that eggs can be part of a healthful diet. Eggs are highly nutritious because they deliver the essential amino acids your body needs to build and repair muscle and help keep your metabolism humming. Egg yolks in particular contain manyContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — For people with diabetes, maintaining a healthy diet can be vital to a treatment plan. Reading food labels can help diabetics make the best choices, the Mayo Clinic says. When reading food labels, the clinic suggests: Choose healthy fats, such as olive, canola or peanut oil. AvoidContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — You already know that iceberg lettuce is low on taste and nutrients, but even the best greens can use a punch of flavor to keep your taste buds interested. Here are two ways to enjoy spring greens. Peppery arugula is full of flavorContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Navigating weight loss information can be daunting. Many popular beliefs are only partly true, MedlinePlus says. MedlinePlus debunked a few common myths: MYTH: “No-fat” or “low-fat” foods help you lose weight. FACT: Many no-fat and low-fat foods have added sugar and salt, and more calories. MYTH: FastingContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Are you a sugary soda junkie? If you’re ready to kick the habit, know that the answer isn’t diet sodas. Following up on research that calls the safety of these artificially sweetened drinks into question is a February study published in the journalContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — New parents worry about a lot of things, but the American Academy of Pediatrics says one thing they can cross off that list is concern about giving high-allergy foods too early in life. In fact, the pediatric group says it’s likely better toContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cooking healthy at home is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. And your budget doesn’t have to take a hit when you stock up on this list of good-for-you foods. When it comes to produce, it’sContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Every home chef will find that cooking healthfully is easier with a well-made set of knives. When shopping, let quality, not quantity, be your guide. You can master most any cutting task with just three knives. The workhorse is the chef’s knife, aboutContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Think of it as another example of a refined palate. The ability to make speech sounds such as “f” and “v” is due to diet-led changes in humans’ bite, researchers say. The range of speech sounds people can make was generally thought toContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Eggs may not be all they’ve been cracked up to be. A new study says eggs are a major source of dietary cholesterol and that cholesterol in the diet ups the risk of heart disease and premature death. The researchers followed nearly 30,000Continue Reading