As a food group, the proteins in food and therefore your diet are a key player in the growth and repair of the various tissues that make up our bodies.
The unique protein strands that are found in human muscle help us to grow from children to adults, and, once we are grown, proteins in food [...]
Anything that is breaded and fried is bound not to be good for you, but in the case of chicken nuggets—a staple in many households with young children—there can also be the additional unhealthy amount of fat and sodium. Consumer Reports, the nonstop reviewer of all the things we use on [...]
The Duke Diet is a self-care plan comprised of four components: diet, fitness, behavioral strategies, and medical expertise.
The Duke Diet is an online weight-loss program based on the established Duke Diet and Fitness Center Residential Program founded in 1969 in Durham, North Carolina. While it can cost in the neighborhood of $7,000 (plus accommodations) for [...]
You may have noticed that the refrigerated yogurt case has grown in recent years and now contains such a huge variety of yogurt it can be difficult to choose. Nonfat or low-fat? Custard or Greek? Flavor at the bottom or stirred? Probiotic or regular? The choices, along with the flavor combinations, are almost endless, as [...]
Some people are just loathe to give up their bacon, brie or barbecue. They want to be able to eat what they want and maintain or lose weight. While that is an unrealistic expectation, one small Michigan company is trying to make those dreams come true.
ArtJen Complexus USA LLC, formed by two University of Michigan [...]
I recently put on five pounds and I was quick to blame my frequent dessert eating habit. And while it’s true that I’ve been giving in to my sweet tooth all too often, something bigger was to blame. After meeting with a registered dietitian, I realized that my diet was really lacking in protein.
I thought [...]
A novel study by German researchers reported that alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking were associated with increased migraines and tension-type headaches (TTH) in high school students. Coffee drinking and physical inactivity were associated specifically with migraines…
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Lifesoy Inc., a San Diego-based manufacturer of ready-to-eat soy products cited by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for preparing, packing, and holding articles of food under insanitary conditions, has entered into a consent decree of permanent injunction in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California…
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In light of the recent launch of USAID’s “Feed the Future” initiative, the Washington Post features a Q&A with Rajiv Shah, the administrator of the agency. The interview addresses what the program will look like on the ground, the focus on female farmers and related topics (Sheridan, 6/7). Meanwhile, the [...]
Researchers from The Miriam Hospital have found that olive oil may offer another potential health benefit – it produces greater weight loss in breast cancer survivors compared to a more traditional low-fat diet…
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