Scientists work to make healthier white bread
The research aimed at lovers of white bread has been funded by the government to improve the health benefits of UK food. Source link
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Self-Employed Women Are Often Healthier
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women who are their own bosses might have healthier hearts to show for it, a new study suggests. The study, of more than 4,600 working U.S. women, found that those who were self-employed typically got more exercise and were less likely to be … Read more
Genetic ‘Taste Score’ Could Help Us Eat Healthier and Reduce Disease Risk
June 29, 2022 – Addicted to cookies? Can’t stand broccoli? You may be able to blame Mom and Dad. That’s because our taste preferences are influenced by our genes. And this may play an important role in determining our food choices and, in turn, our health, according to early study findings presented at this year’s … Read more
Americans Think They Eat Healthier Than They Really Do
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, June 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many people think they make healthy food choices, but they may be viewing their diet through rose-colored glasses. That’s the main finding of a new study that aimed to identify disconnects between how healthfully Americans think they eat … Read more
Are Calorie Counts on Restaurant Menus Making Meals Healthier?
“Much of that, in my mind, is due to the fact that people are familiar with the quick-serve or fast-food restaurants,” Diekman said. “They know what they like. They trust what they order. Therefore, they’re happy with what’s there and they’re going to buy it no matter what the calorie label says.” But … Read more
Tips for Healthier Holiday Foods
The holiday season often means parties, celebrations, and festive foods — not to mention extra calories, sugar, and fats. But with a few smart substitutions, cooking methods, and new ingredients, it’s possible to enjoy your holiday fare without the guilt. Registered dietitians, cookbook authors, and food bloggers offer their top tips. Healthier Appetizers Grazing board. … Read more
Margarine May Now Be Healthier Than Butter
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Margarine has gotten a bad rap for years, but a U.S. ban on partially hydrogenated oils may have made it a healthier choice than butter, a new study suggests. Before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned such oils in 2018, margarine contained … Read more
More Affordable Housing, Healthier Hearts?
By Cara MurezHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — One of the keys to good health could be in the hands of those who decide zoning policies for their communities. Inclusionary zoning policies that provide for affordable housing were associated with lower rates of heart disease for those who benefited from these dwellings, … Read more
Immigrants Healthier Than Native-Born, But Advantage Fades
July 13, 2021 — Immigrants to the U.S. are healthier and have better health outcomes on average than native-born Americans, according to a new study in the journal Health Affairs. But the longer that immigrants live in the U.S., the more their health profiles resemble those of the native-born. These findings are among … Read more
Chocolate, Butter, Sodas: Avoid These Foods for a Healthier Middle Age
“Perhaps the importance of this study is to stop talking about sugar and fat and start talking about chocolate, confectionary [candy], white bread, butter, high-fat cheese,” Piernas said. “That’s what we need to tell people. If they have a diet which is high in these things and low in fruits and vegetables,” they are more … Read more