It’s a new year, which means many of us have vowed to achieve lofty health ambitions only a week after we stretched our stomachs on one of the year’s greatest days of indulgence, Christmas Day. But there is some good news — the stomach organ is muscular, so it is malleable and can contract back … Read more
People looking to lose weight, but seeking a newer approach to dieting, may want to give the volumetrics diet a try. This volumetrics diet emphasizes lower calorie-density foods, nutrient-dense foods like fruits, non-starchy vegetables, broth-based soups, whole grains and low-fat dairy. These foods have high water content, which allows people to feel full while consuming … Read more
For people who are looking to lose weight quickly, the Paleo diet – which is based on the food that people ate during the Paleolithic Era – may provide the short-term benefits they are looking for. But some scientists caution that its long-term effects are not well studied. During the Paleolithic Era, which occurred 2.5 … Read more
Will they drive themselves nutty? These two supervegans follow an extremely strict, plant-based diet that consists of mostly dried fruit and nuts — and no sugar or salt. Allee and Hendry Gurung, who are both 29, call themselves raw vegan and live primarily off of fruits, like durians and mangoes, and vegetables. “We know it’s … Read more
Due to new trends in protein-rich diets and environmentally friendly and sustainable food or eating practices, oats, peas, and canola are in high demand. The demand for particular foods among consumers has made it possible for northern Plains farmers to sell their products in more markets. Field peas, oats, and canola, which are produced on … Read more
For people who are looking to lose weight quickly, the Paleo diet – which is based on the food that people ate during the Paleolithic Era – may provide the short-term benefits they are looking for. But some scientists caution that its long-term effects are not well studied. During the Paleolithic Era, which occurred 2.5 … Read more
Will they drive themselves nutty? These two supervegans follow an extremely strict, plant-based diet that consists of mostly dried fruit and nuts — and no sugar or salt. Allee and Hendry Gurung, who are both 29, call themselves raw vegan and live primarily off of fruits, like durians and mangoes, and vegetables. “We know it’s … Read more
European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti preparing a meal aboard the ISS on December 8, 2014.Photo: NASA Long stints on the International Space Station take a toll on the human body, and it doesn’t help that the food up there is limited by what can be reasonably sent and stored in space. To improve conditions … Read more
You resolved to clean up your eating act, and started to adopt a healthier diet. Maybe you broke up with sugar and gave up red meat. Maybe you started eating more salads. Maybe you adopted a full-on keto diet or a similar strict, low-carb eating plan. (Getty Images) Or perhaps you eliminated grains, legumes, dairy … Read more
Ultra-processed foods might make our lives easier and taste delicious, but they might have detrimental impacts down the line — possibly leading to dementia. A new study published in JAMA Neurology on Monday found that people could be at a higher risk of cognitive decline if more than 20% of their daily caloric intake is … Read more