New U.S. nutrition labels require added sugars
New U.S. nutrition labels require added sugars Last week, the US FDA announced a major update of the way packaged foods are labeled. Serving sizes will be…
Mediterranean diet might slow aging, reduce bone loss
Mediterranean diet might slow aging, reduce bone loss Sticking to a NU-AGE Mediterranean style diet might slow down aging a new European study finds.…
Cutting calories improves mood, sleep in normal weight people
Cutting calories improves mood, sleep in normal weight people Even for people who are a healthy weight or only somewhat overweight, cutting calories for two…
Fast food may expose consumers to phthalates
Fast food may expose consumers to phthalates People who reported consuming more fast food were exposed to higher levels of potentially harmful chemicals known…
Eating fresh fruit, most days of the week, may ward off heart attack, stroke
Eating fresh fruit, most days of the week, may ward off heart attack, stroke If you avoid eating fruit for fear of natural sugar, you might want to rethink…
Eating beans and lentils may aid in weight loss
Eating beans and lentils may aid in weight loss Eating one serving (3/4 cup) of beans, peas, lentils or chickpeas every day may help dieters lose a little…
Buy less, shop smarter to reduce food waste
Buy less, shop smarter to reduce food waste Americans throw out more than one third of the food produced in the U.S. each year - enough to fill 320,000 jumbo…
Blueberries may help fight Alzheimer's disease
Blueberries may help fight Alzheimer's disease Blueberries, already labeled a so-called super fruit for their power to potentially lower the risk of heart…
More than half of calories in US diet come from 'ultra-processed' foods
More than half of calories in US diet come from 'ultra-processed' foods 'Ultra-processed' foods make up more than half of all calories consumed in the…
Drinking more water tied to eating fewer calories, less sugar
Drinking more water tied to eating fewer calories, less sugar For people who want to control their weight or reduce their intakes of sugar, sodium and…