Over the past two decades, labels such as the U.S. Nutrition Facts Panel on packaged foods, calorie counts on national restaurant menus, front-of-pack labels encouraging healthier eating, and “low-sodium” or “fat-free” identifiers have been developed in order to promote healthier choices. But do they work? A new Food-PRICE systematic review and meta-analysis of interventional studies,… Continue reading Food Labels Have Effects on Consumption and Product Formulation
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Pasta Can Be Part of a Healthy Diet Without Making You Pack on the Pounds
Carbohydrates get a lot of bad press and blame for the obesity epidemic, but a 2018 study done at St Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and published in the journal BMJ Open suggests that this negative attention may not be deserved for pasta. A release from the hospital notes that unlike most “refined” carbohydrates, which are… Continue reading Pasta Can Be Part of a Healthy Diet Without Making You Pack on the Pounds
Fuel Your Body for A Better Workout Performance
Are you doing the workout that’s right for you, but still not seeing the results you’d like? That may be due to your nutrition. Filling the body with the right fuel can help improve the workout performance of busy adults, as well as the millions of young athletes who play organized sports. While overlooking pre-workout… Continue reading Fuel Your Body for A Better Workout Performance
Know Your Nutrients
A healthy, balanced diet can help you feel better and promote long-term health. Check out this summary of the important nutrients you need in a healthy eating plan: Proteins – Your body uses proteins to build and repair tissues, fight infection, and give you energy. Protein is found in meat, eggs, beans, nuts, and dairy.… Continue reading Know Your Nutrients