Leslie Beck
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You should be eating more whole grains – here’s how to do it (opens the original)
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If whole grains aren’t part of your daily diet, they should be. Observational studies have consistently linked higher intake of whole grains to lower risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers and premature death. It’s less clear, however, whether whole grains improve the risk factors that contribute to those chronic diseases, such as elevated LDL (bad) cholesterol, high blood pressure and insulin resistance. But now a new meta-analysis of randomized
To improve mental focus, build these foods into your family’s morning meal (opens the original)
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For many parents, back-to-school time is a reminder about the important role nutrition plays in fuelling growing bodies and minds. There’s fairly strong evidence to suggest that consistently eating a nutritious breakfast can help kids think and learn better at school. Breakfast has also been tied to higher energy levels, better mood and improved emotional health, positive impacts that can support concentration, motivation and engagement during the school morning. But not just any breakfast. The
More evidence that low-calorie sweetener xylitol may raise risk of heart attack, stroke (opens the original)
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Xylitol, which belongs to the family of compounds known as sugar alcohols, is widely used as a sugar substitute. It’s often marketed as a sugar-free, keto-friendly, low-carb and natural sweetener. Unlike sugar, xylitol doesn’t promote dental caries and has a relatively small effect on blood glucose levels. It’s used to sweeten chewing gum, candies, mints, oral care products and a growing number of processed foods including keto- and low-carbohydrate muffins, cookies, cakes, baking mixes, jams an
These under-the-radar foods are surprisingly high in calcium (opens the original)
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When it comes to calcium, dairy products are often the first foods that come to mind. One cup of milk or three-quarters of a cup of yogurt, for example, each supply about 300 milligrams (mg) of the mineral, while some ultrafiltered milks provide even more. But milk and yogurt aren’t the only foods that deliver plenty of calcium. In fact, several foods provide considerably more calcium than you might realize. Here are some under-the-radar foods that put a decent dent in your daily calcium require
Eat these foods to promote heart health (opens the original)
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Chances are, you’ve heard that berries, especially blueberries, benefit brain health. Many studies have linked blueberries, which are rich in anthocyanins, to healthy brain aging. Turns out, anthocyanins may do more than protect cognitive health. According to a major new review of research, higher intakes of anthocyanins can also keep your heart healthy as you age. What’s more, the amounts associated with these benefits are surprisingly achievable through diet. Here’s what to know about the late
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