We’re all familiar with reports of foodborne illness and governments alerts to avoid a particular food until the problem is solved. But which categories of food are the source of most illnesses? To find out, the federal Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) compiled statistics related to four of the most serious bacteria: Salmonella, Escherichhia… Continue reading The Most Dangerous Foods
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14 Foods for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
The typical American diet leaves a lot to be desired. It’s heavy on calories, saturated fats, added sugars, fatty meats, baked goods, and highly processed grains. This type of diet is disastrous to your health and is even linked to type 2 diabetes and a host of other health problems like heart disease and some… Continue reading 14 Foods for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
5 Flu-Fighting Foods
American Family Care, the nation’s leading urgent care provider, shares strategies to avoid the flu in the coming months. Besides getting your flu shot, they say, eating these five foods can help ward off the pesky ailment: GARLIC Garlic contains allicin, a compound that is known to boost immunity. You can crush, slice or chew… Continue reading 5 Flu-Fighting Foods
Potassium May Help Reduce Hypertension
Eating potassium-rich foods like avocados, sweet potatoes, spinach, beans, bananas — and even coffee — could be key to lowering blood pressure, according to new research. “Decreasing sodium intake is a well-established way to lower blood pressure,” said Alicia McDonough, PhD, professor of cell and neurobiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. “But… Continue reading Potassium May Help Reduce Hypertension
The Truth about “Clean Eating”
Clean eating is the practice of choosing foods in their whole-food state, and avoiding processed and refined foods. However, according to the Mayo Clinic, the interpretation of clean eating can vary from person to person. Here, from a Mayo dietitian, is an overview of the issue. “I’ve seen many nutrition trends over the years,” says… Continue reading The Truth about “Clean Eating”
Gluten-Free Foods: Making the Right Choices
“Gluten-free” is one of the most popular food categories today. Mayo Clinic experts share what you should know about it, and what traps to avoid: Gluten-free diets are those that omit the protein gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye and a cross between wheat and rye known a triticale. A gluten-free diet is… Continue reading Gluten-Free Foods: Making the Right Choices
People Foods that Are Bad for Your Dog
The latest from If you consider the family dog, well, family—and are apt to toss him a piece of your food now and then—proceed with caution. Some foods meant for human consumption can be dangerous, and even deadly, to your dog. How are people and animals different when it comes to food? According to Carmela… Continue reading People Foods that Are Bad for Your Dog
Why Artificial Sweeteners Increase Appetite
Researchers have found exactly how artificial sweeteners can make people feel hungry and eat more. Studies have already suggested a link between these sweeteners and increased appetite, but the newest study explores how this procedure works. The investigation, co-led by the University of Sydney, was published in the journal Cell Metabolism. “After chronic exposure to… Continue reading Why Artificial Sweeteners Increase Appetite
Why Your Diet Isn’t Working
Many diet plans are doomed from the start. Diet plans are often doomed from the start because dieters tend to adopt the wrong strategies, research has found. The investigation by Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business found that dieters often try to ditch their favorite foods and replace them with less desirable options. Conversely, successful… Continue reading Why Your Diet Isn’t Working
Vitamin B12 May Not Help Everybody
Although taking Vitamin B12 helps older people who have a serious deficiency of the substance, it doesn’t improve neurological or cognitive function in older people with only moderate B12 deficiency, according to a new study. The research, from investigators at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, was published in the American Journal of… Continue reading Vitamin B12 May Not Help Everybody