Whole grains are a great source of fiber for people looking to improve their digestive health A low-fiber diet can certainly be a cause of poor digestive health. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested by the human body. It passes through the digestive system mostly intact and its main function is to provide bulk to stool and help it move efficiently through the intestines. Low-fiber diets are often high in processed, refined, and low-nutrient foods, which can lead to slow stool transit time and constipation. Constipation…
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Your friends and family may be making you fat: Diet Sabotage Study
Fitness From Emilia Lefroy June 7, 2023 | 2.39pm Don’t bite the hand that feeds you or maybe Do if you are trying to lose weight. We often rely on our loved ones to be the voice of reason when we struggle to stay the course, but a new study suggests friends and family may be the obstacle to our weight-loss goal. According to researchers at the University of Surrey in England, there are three main ways that the people closest to you – friends, family and lovers – can…
Read MoreHow Pfizer’s Diet Pill Compares to Ozempic’s Injections
Weight loss with Ozempic or Wegovy requires patients to inject themselves with the drug, and drawbacks have been reported for some people. But a new oral drug from Pfizer promises to deliver similar results, minus the needle. While some headlines have already heralded it as potentially the next Ozempic in pill form and easier to use than similar treatments, experts say it’s still early in the process to say for sure. It needs to be studied on a larger scale and for a longer duration before we can truly understand…
Read MoreAging and Diet: Can Eating More Protein Help Preserve Health?
Share on PinterestIt’s important to get protein from a range of sources, whether they’re plant or animal. Jordan Lye/Getty Images A new study in mice suggests that consuming a moderate amount of protein may be more conducive to metabolic health. In the study, the sweet spot for moderate protein consumption was 25% to 35% of a rat’s daily diet. Older people need more protein because the body is no longer able to process macronutrients efficiently. It only makes sense that a person’s nutritional needs change as they move through life…
Read MoreThe phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity and other functional properties of fresh and dried figs
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers explored the phytochemical contents and health benefits of consuming figs. Study: Phytochemical composition and health benefits of figs (fresh and dried): A literature review from 2000 to 2022. Image Credit: NewAfrica/Shutterstock.com Background Figs, scientifically known as Ficus carica, are deciduous trees or shrubs that belong to the Moraceae family. They are native to Southwest Asia and the Middle East. For centuries, people have recognized the value of these fruits for their positive impact on a variety of health issues, such…
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