WEDNESDAY, Sept. 19, 2018 — If a pregnant woman eats a lot of high-gluten foods, the odds that her child will have type 1 diabetes rise significantly, new research suggests. In the study, pregnant women who had the highest consumption of gluten had double the risk of having a child with type 1 diabetes compared […]
High gluten diet in pregnancy linked to increased risk of diabetes in children
A high gluten intake by mothers during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of their child developing type 1 diabetes, suggests a study published by The BMJ today. However, the researchers say that further studies are needed to confirm or rule out these findings before any changes to dietary recommendations could be justified. Gluten […]
Many Americans Slicing Meat From Their Diet
MONDAY, Sept. 17, 2018 — Is America’s love affair with meat starting to lose its luster? A new survey finds that many Americans are cutting back on the amount of red and processed meat they eat — and even some poultry and fish — because they’re worried about their health or their finances. Americans still […]
Hypoglycemia without diabetes: Causes, treatment, and diet
In this article, we explore the health conditions beyond diabetes that can cause hypoglycemia. We also look at treatment options and the dietary changes that can help prevent low blood sugar. What is hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels drop below 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). Severe hypoglycemia can be life-threatening if a person […]
AHA: A Diverse Diet May Not Promote a Healthy Weight
THURSDAY, Aug. 9, 2018 — The long-standing recommendation to eat a variety of foods may not be a sound way to promote healthy eating patterns and a healthy body weight, according to an American Heart Association science advisory published online Aug. 9 in Circulation. Marcia C. de Oliveira Otto, Ph.D., of the University of Texas […]
The 32 surprising results of spending ten-days on a high-fat diet
From better sleep to a flatter stomach and a more sculpted face: The 32 (very) surprising results of spending ten-days on a high-fat, no carb diet Tired of being tired, Victoria Woodhall tried a radical ten-day eating plan This involved eating plenty of high-fat foods while ditching all possible carbs As featured on Get The […]
Got the ‘drunchies’? New study shows how heavy drinking affects diet
They’re called the “drunchies,” or drunk munchies. It’s the desire one has to eat salty, fatty, unhealthy foods during or after a night of heavy drinking. With obesity continuing to rise in America, researchers decided to look at a sample of college students to better understand how drinking affects what they eat, both that night […]
Study Says This Simple Strategy Can Help Stop You Overeating
When you’re about to chow down on some sweet potato fries it’s easy to focus on how dang delicious they’re going to be, but a new study has found that honing in on their healthy attributes instead, could help you cut calories and nail portion control. In the experiment, researchers from the University of Tübingen […]
Limiting These Foods Could Help Fight Breast Cancer
Healthy dietary changes have long been associated with reducing the risk of developing different cancers, but a new study has found that curbing certain foods from your diet could also influence the deadliness of the disease. Research suggests that limiting the consumption of an amino acid called asparagine could dramatically reduce the ability of cancer to spread to other […]
‘I Lost 13kg In 3 Months After Cutting This From My Diet’
I don’t remember when my soda habit started—that’s how young I was when I took my first sip. I’ve always loved the sweetness and the fizziness. And that crisp feeling of the bubbles as they went down my throat Growing up, I only drank water when one of my parents suggested I have a glass. Why would I drink […]