nutrition
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U.S. Kids Are Now Getting Nearly 70% of Their Calories From ‘Ultra-Processed’ Foods
A depressing new report finds that U.S. kids and teens are eating even more ultra-processed foods than they were 20 years ago, with those foods now constituting over two-thirds of their diets.
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New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Ignore Scientists’ Advice on Alcohol Limits
The newest dietary guidelines from the U.S. federal government are out, and there are some surprising omissions. While the guidelines continue to emphasise the value of a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, they don’t recommend that American men substantially cut down on alcohol — contrary to the advice provided by outside experts commissioned…
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Some Edible Insects Beat Orange Juice And Olive Oil In Antioxidant Test
New research has demonstrated that edible insects are high in antioxidants — and whether or not you buy into the health benefits of eating antioxidants, it’s an important finding from a nutrition perspective.
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Keto Diets Might Raise Type 2 Diabetes Risk, At Least In Mice
Ketogenic diets (keto for short) have become the fad health trend of the moment, with adherents claiming that they can help you lose and keep off weight faster than anything else, as well as provide a bevy of health benefits. But a new mouse study out of Switzerland suggests that keto diets might have an…