Cutting back on carbohydrates can be difficult because this particular macronutrient is the foundation of common dishes and meals. And when it’s not the main dish, it’s a popular add-on. Soup and bread are typical companions. Toast enhances a veggie-packed salad. And even in unsuspecting places like meatballs, breadcrumbs lurk next to the meat and … Read more
GLASGOW, UK Amitriptyline, titrated at low doses, outperformed placebo as a second-line treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) across multiple outcomes in what researchers called a trial Largest randomized controlled trial (RCT) of tricyclic antidepressants in this condition. According to the investigators of the Low-Dose and Titrated Amitriptyline for Irritable Bowel Syndrome as Second-Line Treatment … Read more
A couple eats fruit and salad after exercising. beautiful images As we age, we tend to gain belly fat and lose muscle mass. One study found that a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet combined with light exercise may prevent this. Participants who made these lifestyle changes also lost harmful visceral fat. As we age, our bodies undergo … Read more
Note to readers: Ancient Wisdom is a series of guidebooks that shed light on the age-old wisdom that has helped people for generations with age-old wellness solutions to everyday physical problems, persistent health problems and stress management, among many others. Through this series, we strive to provide modern solutions to your health concerns with traditional … Read more
A first-of-its-kind, newly established research institute aims to address an apparent gap in the health system by working to integrate food-based nutritional interventions into healthcare to treat diseases and promote health equity. The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, launched today, establishes a university-wide initiative to transform … Read more
Diet culture is a very profitable business in the United States. According to LinkedIn, Americans spend more than $66 billion each year on weight loss products and programs, purchasing everything from diet pills and meal plans to luxury gym memberships. Deciding you want to go on a diet is one thing, but deciding which diet … Read more
Have you ever found yourself constantly overthinking your food choices, worrying about how to avoid unhealthy choices, and feeling out of control over your eating habits? If so, you’re not alone. Me too. I recently embarked on a five-day experiment with the so-called “mono diet” and it completely changed my perspective on food and eating. … Read more
CNN — According to a new study, older adults who followed a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and exercised a minimum of six days a week gained muscle and lost a significant amount of body fat by the end of a year and maintained their weight. Maintain that amount of fat for three years. . This study … Read more
Recovery is faster with a liquid diet. When illness strikes, eating solid foods becomes a challenge, but a liquid diet can be a lifesaver. They provide essential nutrients to keep our bodies healthy. But the most beneficial thing a liquid diet does for recovery is by gently hydrating your digestive system. Whether you’re battling a … Read more
News Lifestyle Health Trying to lose weight? These small meals can help with portion control “In the world of nutrition, it is known that you should burn more calories than you consume to lose weight and fat,” says Anjali Mukerjee. And how can this be achieved? By controlling portion sizes and optimal meal frequency.” Dietary … Read more