A government-endorsed study that asserts a diet heavy in ultra-processed foods can remain balanced and nutritious has elicited sharp criticism among nutrition researchers who allege it confuses the public about one of the major health issues of our time: ultra-processed foods. In a novel stance, scientists at the Agricultural Research Service’s Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research…
USDA Researchers Contend Ultra-Processed Foods Can Make Up 91 Percent of Healthy Diet
July 21, 2023
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What the Term ‘Natural Flavors’ in Sparkling Water Really Means
Touted as a healthier alternative to sugary sodas, flavored sparkling water has soared into the mainstream over the past decade. It’s now a standard item on millions of Americans’ grocery lists. And though bubbly water is indeed much healthier than the health hazard that is soda, it’s not as innocent as it appears. This is…
Wegovy/Ozempic Isn’t a Miracle Drug, It’s a Part of the Problem
Commentary In October 2022, a fan posted a picture of a noticeably slimmer-looking Elon Musk and asked the Twitter mogul a question. “Hey, @elonmusk what’s your secret? You look awesome, fit, ripped & healthy. Lifting weights? Eating healthy?” “Fasting,” was Musk’s not-so-surprising first response (fasting is very trendy now, especially in the tech world). The…
3 Common Foods Give You a Bad Gut Microbiome
March 15, 2023
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The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, these microbiome are of vital importance to your health. What foods can hurt—or help your microbiome? Health Effects of a Bad Gut Microbiome Dr. Colby Kash, COO and Cofounder of Camelot Biocapital, and author of The Autoimmune Plague: How to Regain…
Big Pharma, Big Food, and the Poisoning of America
Commentary The always-colorful Russell Brand recently interviewed a man by the name of Calley Means, the founder of TrueMed, a company that promotes the importance of healthy eating and exercise. During the fascinating interview, Mr. Means made a rather startling comment: Processed food companies “contribute 11 times more money to nutritional research in the U.S….
Childhood Obesity: What You’re Not Hearing in the News
March 1, 2023
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New guidelines on treating childhood obesity from the American Academy of Pediatrics call for early and aggressive treatment—including weight loss drugs for children as young as 6 and bariatric surgery for youths as young as 13—instead of what they call “watchful waiting or unnecessary delay of appropriate treatment of children.” The guidelines immediately stirred controversy,…
Food Addiction: Main Causes, 3 Ways to Overcome
While tasty and flavorful, unhealthy, processed foods can trap us into experiencing cravings that mirror those of addiction. In July 2022, the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging asked a national sample of adults aged between 50 and 80 about symptoms of addiction to highly processed food and looked at how these symptoms…
Why Many Americans Suffer Constipation, Tips to Relieve It
In the United States, 16 percent of adults experience constipation; while 33 percent of people aged 60 and over have constipation symptoms. Why is constipation so common in the United States? How do we effectively relieve symptoms? 1 in 3 Americans Over the Age of 60 Suffer From Constipation Constipation is one of the most…
The Simple Eating Hack That Could Prevent Most Diseases Including Blindness
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in the United States, is said to be a disease associated with aging but Dr. Chris Knobbe believes it’s mostly related to diet. Nine years of extensive research and investigation has led Knobbe to conclude that AMD is driven by nutrient deficiencies and toxicity caused by…
What Are Store-Bought Hot Dogs Actually Made Of?
Sure, no one expects a hot dog to be the healthiest thing at your barbecue. But before you chow down on your frankfurter sandwich — is it a sandwich? a taco? — you might want a little more information about what you’re ingesting. Is a hot dog really worse for you than a fat, juicy…
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