Nutrition
Fruits and veggies could help you sleep better
Fruits and veggies could help you sleep better Fruits and vegetables may help improve sleep quality by reducing sleep fragmentation and promoting deeper, more uninterrupted sleep. A new study found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables during the day was associated with better sleep quality at night, with participants who consumed more […]
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‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food
‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food The US government has passed a legislative package that shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food. The package will […]
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Is 1 type of water healthier for you than others?
Is 1 type of water healthier for you than others? According to Roger Fielding, senior scientist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA), there is no physiological basis for a nutritional advantage to consuming specialty waters like alkaline water or electrolyte water over regular plain old water. The main concern […]
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Early-life weight gain boosts adult height but not obesity risk
Early-life weight gain boosts adult height but not obesity risk Early-life weight gain (between ages 1-10) can lead to significantly taller adults without increasing the risk of obesity or high blood pressure later in life, according to a new study. The study, which followed 1,348 participants from central Mali for 21 years, found that weight […]
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Sleep loss rewires the brain for cravings and weight gain – a neurologist explains the science behind the cycle
Sleep loss rewires the brain for cravings and weight gain – a neurologist explains the science behind the cycle Getting enough sleep is crucial for restoring metabolic balance in the brain and body, as it helps regulate hunger signals, weakens self-control, and impairs glucose metabolism. Sleep loss can lead to increased cravings for high-calorie foods, […]
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MAHA report on children’s health highlights harms of ultraprocessed foods – a food scientist explains the research
MAHA report on children’s health highlights harms of ultraprocessed foods – a food scientist explains the research The White House recently released a report highlighting the negative health effects of ultraprocessed foods on children’s health, citing research that shows nearly 70% of children’s diets consist of these foods. Ultraprocessed foods are defined as foods that […]
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Arsenic in brown rice may put young kids at risk
Arsenic in brown rice may put young kids at risk Research found that brown rice contains higher levels of arsenic than white rice among American populations, particularly for infants and children under age 5. The study suggests that while brown rice has nutritional benefits, its higher arsenic content may pose a risk to young children’s […]
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Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient
Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient Most people in the U.S. get their vitamin D from Sun exposure. Stockbyte/DigitalVision via Getty Images You’ve likely heard about vitamin D’s important role in maintaining strong bones and teeth. But it also plays […]
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Chili during pregnancy may lower gestational diabetes risk
Chili during pregnancy may lower gestational diabetes risk A new study found that eating one chili meal a month was associated with a lower risk of gestational diabetes. While the researchers caution that the study was relatively small and needs to be replicated in a larger cohort, they note that the findings are important given […]
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