Health and Nutrition Brief

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Pre-diabetes Awareness Low Among Americans

About 79% of Americans have pre-diabetes, but only 11% are aware they have this condition, according to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report. It’s easy to prevent or delay it by almost 58% with a healthy diet and exercise. More….

Lifestyle Changes One at a Time

Sports psychology experts say that if you want to make lifesyle changes to improve your health, the best way to do it is to modify one fitness behavior at a time, observe how it affects your energy and stress levels, sleep and other factors. You can continue the behavior if it has been beneficial, modify it or adopt a new behavior as needed. More…

Toddler Foods High in Sodium

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) researchers found that more than 75% of 1,150 food products for babies and toddlers had high sodium. They said parents need to be aware of the dangers of excessive salt and should read the nutrition labels for popular packaged products such as mac and cheese and pizza before buying. More….

Excessive Tea Consumption Causes Rare Bone Disease

A 47-year-old Michigan woman who drank a pitcher of tea made with 100 tea bags daily for 17 years developed a rare bone disease called skeletal fluorosis. The disease which caused a pain in her lower back, arms, legs, and hips, was the result of excessive consumption of flouride – found in tea and water. Excessive fluoride in the blood can lead to crystal deposits on the bones over time. More….

Introducing Allergenic Foods to Infants

The American Academy of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology (AAAAI) has come up with new recommendations for introducing known allergenic foods to infants. An infant over 4 months old who has tolerated non-allergenic foods like rice cereal, sweet potatoes, carrots, bananas, etc. can be introduced to other foods like wheat, dairy, nuts, one food at a time, to help isolate foods that cause any allergic reactions. More….

Carbs That Are Good for You

Carbohydrates are necessary for our bodies to function well, but overindulging in the wrong kind of carbs can lead to health problems like diabetes and heart disease. It’s important to make sure that the carbs you eat also have protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. Those included in the healthy carb category include quinoa, bulgur, and barley. More….

Foods That Rev Up Your Metabolism

Experts say that if you want to rev up your metabolism and burn some calories, there are certain foods you should include in your daily breakfast. Make sure your breakfast includes protein in the form of nuts, seeds, and legumes. Capsaicin, found in hot chili peppers, is known to boost metabolism, so adding a dash of hot sauce or chillies to your breakfast dish can help as well. More….

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Research has shown a link between diet and inflammation, so if you can change your diet, you may be able to reduce inflammation in your body and manage diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Eating a diet that consists of vegetables and fruits that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants may help reduce inflammation. Foods to include in your diet are soy foods, nuts and seeds like walnuts, pecans, and flaxseeds, colorful fruits and veggies like berries, carrots, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens, and spices like cinnamon and turmeric. More….

Olive Oil Aroma Boosts Satiety

In a recent study, researchers found that people who ate yogurt with olive oil reported feeling satiated and less hungry than those who ate plain yogurt or with other oils. They also found that participants who were given yogurt with olive oil aroma extracts also consumed fewer calories, suggesting that it was the aroma that lowered their intake and curbed their appetite. More….

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