‘Lentils will help you run faster:’ Communicating food benefits gets kids to eat healthier

Affirming statements like ‘eat your lentils if you want to grow bigger and run faster’ are more effective at getting kids to make healthy food choices than presenting the food repeatedly without conversation.

What to know about excessive burping

Excessive burping can occur as a result of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), consuming certain foods, or aerophagia or supragastric belching. The treatment options will depend on the cause

What are the best fermented foods?

Fermented foods, including kombucha, miso, tempeh, and sauerkraut, offer a variety of health benefits.

Natural ways to lower cholesterol

High cholesterol levels can increase a person’s risk of heart disease. Natural ways to lower cholesterol include replacing trans fats and saturated fats with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, eating more soluble fiber, and exercising regularly. Learn more here.

Soy protein lowers cholesterol, study suggests

With the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) planning to remove soy from its list of heart healthy foods, researchers set out to provide a meta-analysis of 46 existing trials that evaluated soy and determine whether the proposed move aligns with existing literature.

Rice and obesity: Is there a link?

A new study that used data from 136 countries concludes that consuming more rice could reduce global obesity. However, significant questions remain.

Muscle-building protein shakes may threaten health

A recent study in mice warns that ‘overloading’ on the amino acids that popular protein shakes contain may lead to health problems and shorten lifespan.

Are there carbs in popcorn?

The majority of popcorn is carbohydrates, and people can consume it as part of a healthful diet. Learn more about how many carbs are in popcorn, and how to enjoy it here.

To control blood sugar, set strict meal times

A small study has found that men who are at risk of diabetes could benefit from following a time-restricted diet, which can improve blood sugar control.

Walnuts may help lower blood pressure for those at risk of heart disease

When combined with a diet low in saturated fats, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

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