Ice cream lovers worldwide were probably rejoicing when a recent article suggested that indulging in your favorite flavor might be healthy. The article drew upon a 2018 doctoral thesis, which suggested that people with type 2 diabetes who consumed more ice cream had lower risks of heart disease. But as exciting as this sounds for those of us who sometimes enjoy indulging in a bowl of raspberry ripple, when we actually examine the study, it’s likely this link comes down to a variety of other factors.
The 2018 research the article drew upon looking at data from the Nurses’ Health…
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Want To Lose Visceral Fat? Dietitians Say To Cut Out These 4 ‘Healthy’ Dinner Foods
There are a lot of foods out there that seem to be—and may even claim to be—healthy. In reality, though, they may actually be detrimental to your weight loss plans. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to nutrition labels while shopping and consider how overeating healthy food can result in the same amount of calories and unhealthy side effects as processed refined foods. As it turns out, there are a few dinner meals that experts say you should stay away from, even if they seem like a good option, because they can result in visceral fat.
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South Africans have starkly unequal access to a healthy diet
South Africa has a food crisis. The food system – made up of all of the activities and actors involved in the production, processing, transportation, selling, consumption and disposal of food – produces starkly unequal access to nutritious foods.
As a result, many households in the country cannot afford a healthy diet, 27% of children under five are stunted, and the prevalence of diet-related diseases is rising rapidly.
The food system contributes to pollution and climate change through the use of agro-chemicals, fossil fuels for transport, processing and refrigeration, as well as unsustainable packaging. On top of this, over one-third…
‘Human-grade’ dog food is on the rise, as pet owners ditch traditional kibble in favor of high-end brands promising health benefits
Pet owners are increasingly opting for high-end food brands.Phynart Studio / Getty
Pet owners are giving up typical kibble for food that more closely matches a human diet.
High-end brands have taken off since dog ownership skyrocketed during the pandemic.
But some experts say it might not be healthier than traditional options.
After pet adoption skyrocketed during the pandemic, cat and dog owners are setting a new tone for pet food as many opt for a more expensive fare that claims to be less processed and healthier than traditional kibble.
According to a new report from The New York Times,…