Nutrition
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Red Meat and Diabetes Risk
A recent study carried out by Harvard University, indicates that there is a strong relationship between increased consumption of red meat, processed red meat and increased risk of contracting diabetes. The study was done on about 100,000 men and women for a period of over 20 years. The researchers found that the consumption of 50…
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Eat Fruit to Prevent Diabetes
According to a study presented in the British Journal of Medicine, consumption of fruit is a means of lowering diabetes risk. Drinking fruit juices on the other hand, can increase the risk of diabetes. The most effective fruits have been found to be blueberries, which cut diabetes risk by about 26%. This is unlike other…
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How to Make Frozen Foods Healthier
Over the last few decades, there has been an increase in the number of employed couples who juggle between meeting work deadlines and the daily household chores. Such couples rarely have time to prepare fresh meals on a daily basis. This is where frozen foods come in handy. These include foods such as pizza and…
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Reducing Sugar Intake
Sugars are naturally found in foods like milk and fruits. There is no need to reduce the consumption of such naturally occurring sugars. It is evident that sugars also serve as additives in a broad range of food items including cakes, sweets, chocolates, cookies, juice drinks and soft drinks. We need to aim at reducing…
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An Overview of Starchy Foods
Starchy foods are a major carbohydrate source, and play a vital role in achieving a healthy diet. Examples of starchy foods include cereals, potatoes, bread, pasta and rice which should make up about 60 percent of the food eaten. If possible, choose the whole grain starchy food varieties. Potato skins should also be eaten because…
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A Healthy Diet and Food Variety
Food variety entails consumption of a wide range of foods across and within each of the food groups, in the right amounts. Eating a variety of foods helps in maintaining an interesting and healthy diet that provides sufficient nutrition. Additionally, consuming different foods can help in preventing diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Each…
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Sweet Snacks Linked to Bowel Cancer
A new study has found out that cakes, fizzy drinks, desserts, and crisps may heighten the risk of bowel cancer. In the study, scientists considered a number of factors including physical activity levels, smoking, and diet in Scottish bowel cancer patients. In addition to the risk factors such as physical activity and family history of…
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Measuring Nutritional Facts in Baked Foods
When you buy baked goods, you will find nutritional information on the package. However, in the case of homemade baked products, it is essential to compute the amount of ingredients prior to baking. This article will show you how to determine nutritional facts in home baked goods. The first step is writing down each recipe…