“Satisfy your hunger,” say Kellogg’s Special K Shakes. Does protein keep you satiated—that is, feeling full—for longer? “The results of human studies are mixed,” says Barbara Rolls, professor of nutritional sciences…
Author: Caitlin Dow
“You are when you eat,” declared NBCNews.com in January. “A growing number of researchers say limiting the hours during the day when you eat, focusing more on the timing of…
If you’ve meandered down the bottled water aisle during the last few years, you’ve likely noticed the surge in alkaline water. Even Smartwater has hopped on the bandwagon. But other…
How much water do you need? “You’d think we’d have a one-sentence answer,” says Colleen Muñoz, assistant professor of health sciences at the University of Hartford. “But it’s much more…
New research shows that eating too much saturated fat can create more liver fat than eating too much unsaturated fat. And that’s important because a fatty liver may trigger insulin…
“Eating breakfast jump-starts metabolism,” declared Prevention.com in March. “The idea that breakfast is important for weight or that it kick-starts your metabolism is well ingrained,” says Enhad Chowdhury, a teaching…
“Propel Electrolyte Water is made with more electrolytes than any other national water to support next level hydration,” says Propel. “Whether it’s post-workout or post night out, Vita Coco has…
“I had to cut dairy out of my diet completely because it was causing my discomfort and bloating,” says “Jilly” on The a2 Milk Company website. “a2 Milk allows me…
According to a recent survey, 72% of Americans classify coconut oil as a “healthy food.” Here’s what the science says. A 2017 American Heart Association panel reviewed the evidence on which fats…
“Eating off of 8-inch salad plates instead of 10-inch (or larger) dinner plates, and using small bowls instead of large soup bowls can help you feel like you’re still getting…