“Mediterranean diet fights heart disease,” announced ABC News. “Mediterranean diet cuts risk of stroke,” said USA Today. “Mediterranean diet over low fat? Well, at least it’s more fun,” quipped the Los Angeles Times. A study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine set off a media frenzy in February. Its findings were striking, but the press reports may have misled many. Here’s what the study actually found…and how it should (or shouldn’t) alter what you eat.
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A growing number of Americans are ditching dairy for “milks” made from almonds, cashews, coconut, flax, hazelnuts, hemp, oats, rice, soy, or other plants. But what looks like milk in…
It’s not just kids’ cereals that are too sweet. Adult cereals like Kashi GoLean Crunch have 3 teaspoons of added sugars per (3/4 cup) serving. The American Heart Association recommends…
I’m going to crank up my crystal ball for you, because I have a strong sense that 2015 is going to be a turbulent year. Every five years, the government…
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There’s more to the dairy aisle than milk, cheddar and Swiss cheeses, and yogurt. Softer cheeses (from feta to goat and from cottage to ricotta), sour cream, crème fraîche, and…
Moove over, cow’s milk. A growing number of Americans are ditching dairy for “milks” made from almonds, cashews, coconut, flax, hazelnuts, hemp, oats, rice, soy, or other plants. But what…
The center aisles of a supermarket hold an enormous variety of beverages: juices, sodas, sports drinks, waters, and specialty drinks. Though those beverages are safe, most are far from healthy.…
On the go? The planet would be better off if you grabbed a piece of fruit that was wrapped in its own peel. But for some people, having to cut…
What are sugar substitutes? Sugar substitutes are sweet substances or products that have no calories or far fewer calories than regular sugar (sucrose). Some are artificial, and some are derived…