SEAT Anyone working to cut calories with a zero-calorie drink or snack may want to rethink that choice, according to a new study showing artificial sweeteners can damage your DNA. The North Carolina State University study specifically found the culprit to be sucralose, a zero-calorie sweetener created by altering real sugar. With so many kids eating out at school, KOMO News has begun polling local districts to find out if they use artificial sweeteners. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and the Everett School District (ESD) told KOMO News that they don’t…
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The best foods for growing babies: Complete guide to infant nutrition this summer season
FromZarafshan ShirazNew Delhi Summer brings a number of health problems such as heatstroke, dehydration, skin rashes and indigestion, but while staying indoors, using fans and air conditioners and wearing breathable and light-colored cotton can help keep us cool, it is essential to ensure that children receive adequate nutrition to keep their bodies cool. Children’s immunity is lower than in adults, making it crucial to provide them with a balanced supply of nutritious meals and drinks during the summer. The best foods for growing children: complete guide to infant nutrition for…
Read MoreDo you have digestive problems? Poor dietary fiber may be the cause; Add these high-fiber foods to your diet
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…
Read MoreFlavanols are linked to better memory and heart health, here’s what foods you can eat to reap these benefits
There are many good reasons to make sure you’re eating enough fruits and vegetables each day. Not only do fruits and vegetables contain many of the important vitamins and minerals our bodies need to function at their best, they also keep our gut healthy and may even help maintain a healthy weight. But some plant foods may be more beneficial to your health than others, thanks to a group of compounds called flavanols. For example, a recent study I helped lead showed that people who eat a diet high in…
Read More8 foods that make your pee smell and why
We may not talk about it publicly, but we’ve all noticed it at some point in our lives, eating certain foods can make our pee smell. When you take a step back and really think about it, it makes sense that what we eat could have an impact on how our urine smells. results in a compound that has a certain scent, it is natural for that scent to appear in your own pee when you go to the bathroom. If you’ve ever wondered what foods can make your pee…
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