Japanese researchers have found that increasing dietary fiber can help prevent childhood obesity. After analyzing dietary data and questionnaires of 5,600 boys and girls (aged 10-11 years), the researchers reported their findings in the journal Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: “Total… Continue Reading
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Clueless! Young Adults and College Students Know Little about Eating Healthy
Two studies at Northwestern University show that college students and young adults in general, have little knowledge about healthy eating. Ignorance may be bliss, but as far as diet is concerned it is putting young people at risk for… Continue Reading
12 Healthy Dieting Tips
Losing weight – that you plan to keep off – is not about “going on a diet.” It’s about incorporating healthy dieting tips like these into your regular routine to effectively change your lifestyle habits, including what and… Continue Reading
Ultra-Processed Food and Obesity
It’s no secret that a diet consisting of too much “junk” food or fast food can lead to obesity and other chronic diseases. Ultra-processed (unnatural) food may be tasty, but usually contains lots of refined sugar, saturated and… Continue Reading
Do Doctors Know Enough About Nutrition?
In “Teaching Doctors about Nutrition and Diet,” Pauline W. Chen, M.D. explores the disparity between inadequate nutrition training in medical schools and the need for nutritional awareness in prevention and management of chronic diseases. Noting that “the most… Continue Reading
Don’t Take That Drug Without the Right Supplement
In my early days as a cardiologist, I treated a woman named Charlotte for high blood pressure. As was (and still is) the medical standard, I prescribed a diuretic. Three days later and in a panic, she called… Continue Reading