Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a unique type of fat, typically extracted from coconut oil or palm oil. Compared to other types of fats, MCTs have shorter chemical structures, allowing them to be absorbed and utilized by the body more quickly. MCTs are commonly found in the form of MCT oil and can also be used […]
Shirataki noodles are a unique food that’s very filling yet low in calories. These noodles are high in glucomannan, a type of fiber that has impressive health benefits. In fact, glucomannan has been shown to cause weight loss in numerous studies. This article explains everything you need to know about shirataki noodles, including their benefits
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Fructose is a type of simple sugar found naturally in many foods and is also a common additive in various processed products. Some of the richest natural sources of fructose are fruits, including apples, pears, mangoes, watermelons, and grapes. These fruits are particularly high in fructose, contributing significantly to the dietary intake of this sugar.
The American Diabetes Association takes millions from companies that stand to profit from our reliance on drugs. Is that affecting their For a glimpse into how big business influences the $4tn US healthcare system, look no further than the world’s most powerful diabetes advocacy and research non-profit, the American Diabetes Association (ADA).Diabetes afflicts 38 million
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One of the most common challenges that people all over the world face is that of eating healthy and controlling our meal portions. Some of us struggle with it to help with weight issues, others have to keep an eye on their food intake for particular health conditions. Others just want to maintain a healthy
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Meat is essential for warding off depression and anxiety, a top nutrition expert has revealed, sending a blow to veganism. Dr Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained nutritional and metabolic psychiatrist and author of Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind, studies the relationship between what we eat and our mental and physical health. And despite the health halo that vegan
The first major evolutionary change in the human diet was the incorporation of meat and marrow from large animals, which occurred by at least 2.6 million years ago.
William Banting is known for the being the first person to promote the benefits of a low-carb diet , which was originally referred to as the “Banting diet”. Almost 150 years after his renowned booklet ‘ Letter on Corpulance, Addressed to the Public ’ was published in 1863, the Banting diet has been backed up
