Tag Archives: Foods

Maintaining a healthy gut is crucial for overall wellness, and eating probiotic-rich foods is one of the best ways to achieve that. Probiotics are live microorganisms that can provide these digestive benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. They’ve been shown to balance the gut bacteria, support digestion, enhance immunity, help nutrient absorption, and can even influence mental well-being. So, where can …

We came. We saw. We ate. We wrote notes like “weird aftertaste” and “I hate this” and “unnervingly flaccid.” And now, we bring you this: the definitive guide to the official new foods and vendors of the 2025 Minnesota State Fair.  As always, we’ve evaluated the new fair foods according to our peerless, pitiless Scarf!, Shrug, Skip system. (Accept no …

Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets  Japan Today Scientists Say These Are the Worst Ultra-Processed Foods You Can Eat  Prevention Ultra-Processed Foods Aren’t The Real Villain In Our Diets? Here’s What Our Research Found  Study Finds Are UPFs Bad for Weight Loss and Health? It’s Complicated  Medscape What makes junk food junk food?  The Central Virginian Source link

Although pharmaceuticals usually go through decades of development and testing to ensure they are safe and effective, there are thousands of types of drugs on the market and millions of combinations of foods they could be paired with. Scientific reviews suggest food interactions can be a major threat to safe and effective oral pharmacotherapy. Experts are only now starting to …

9 foods that can protect the heart and prevent heart attack and stroke  Times of India Transcript: These Foods Reverse Blood Vessel Damage And Help You Live Longer! – Dr. William Li  The Singju Post ​Six foods that protect the heart from heart attacks  The Economic Times 10 Everyday Food Choices to Improve Heart Health  Moneycontrol I’m a doctor – eat these foods to …

Dr. Dicken says that it’s important to consider how ultra-processed foods (especially health-branded ones) are being used in someone’s diet. He uses protein bars as an example. If someone is eating a protein bar instead of a candy bar, he says that’s a beneficial switch even though they are both ultra-processed foods. But if they’re eating a protein bar instead …

A healthy gut microbiome may be one of the most important secrets to aging well and staying healthy throughout your whole life. A great (and easy) way to promote good gut bacteria is by eating fermented foods. Fermentation is a preservation process where bacteria and yeast convert proteins and carbohydrates from food into acids, alcohol, and gases. The result is …

Share on PinterestDiets rich in minerals, especially potassium, were linked to a lower depression risk in a new study. Image credit: Vera Lair/Stocksy About 5% of the world’s adult population lives with depression. Past research shows that people can help lower their risk for depression by following healthy lifestyle guidelines, such as eating a nutritious diet. A new study has …

By ELEN JOHNSTON, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 15:32, 21 August 2025 | Updated: 15:34, 21 August 2025 It’s not unusual to return home from work after an exhausting day and want nothing more than to crawl straight into bed. But scientists say five much-loved foods could now be to blame for feeling more tired than usual. According to American researchers, higher …

A new study suggests white-fleshed produce may reduce GI cancer risk by 36%. Red and purple vegetables may lower risk by up to 32%. Gastrointestinal cancers are on the rise globally and in the U.S. Gastrointestinal cancers include any cancer of the GI tract—stomach, liver, esophageal, pancreatic and colorectal. They represent more than 25% of all cancers, with 5 million …