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​6 yummy snacks a top gastroenterologist eats to boost liver health​

​6 yummy snacks a top gastroenterologist eats to boost liver health​

About 100 million people (25% of the population) in the United States have fatty liver disease ( MASLD aka NAFLD), according to the American Liver Foundation. MASLD is the most common form of liver disease in children, and data suggest that it has doubled over the past 20 years. The cause? “This surge is largely driven by poor dietary habits, …

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15 High-Protein Snacks to Power You Through the Day

15 High-Protein Snacks to Power You Through the Day

Protein is an essential nutrient your body needs to build muscles, maintain skeletal and immune health, and produce hormones and neurotransmitters. Here are 15 protein-rich snacks to help you meet your daily protein needs. All the rights for presented photos are my own. / Getty Image Chomps Free Range Turkey Sticks are a high-protein snack option for on the go. …

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GLP-1 craze fuels rise of protein snacks with new Protein Pop-Tarts, Doritos coming – Axios

GLP-1 craze fuels rise of protein snacks with new Protein Pop-Tarts, Doritos coming  Axios Pop-Tarts Is Releasing a First-Of-Its-Kind Product—and We Want Every Flavor  Allrecipes Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze  BBC From Doritos to Pop-Tarts, Big Food’s $67 billion obsession is protein-packed everything: ‘It’s going to keep coming’  Fortune Pop-Tarts brings back #1 fan-requested flavor, launches new protein line  FOX 8 News …

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Daily ‘exercise snacks’ linked to better heart and lung function

Daily ‘exercise snacks’ linked to better heart and lung function

Share on PinterestTo boost heart and lung health, swap the couch for ‘exercise snacks’, researchers advise. Image credit: Bisual Studio/Stocksy Getting enough exercise is an essential part of keeping healthy and active, particularly as you get older, but many people struggle to fit exercise into their daily routines. Now, researchers have found that ‘exercise snacks’ — short bursts of physical …

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9 Tasty High-Protein Snacks That Aren’t Eggs

9 Tasty High-Protein Snacks That Aren’t Eggs

Those of us out here trying to meet our protein goals each day are well acquainted with the humble egg. They’re quick to to cook and easy to eat. And each one packs about 6 grams of protein. But there are a lot of other high-protein snacks out there—both in the meat and veggie categories— that offer significantly more protein …

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Healthy Snacks That Have More Calcium Than a Cup of Yogurt

Healthy Snacks That Have More Calcium Than a Cup of Yogurt

Calcium supports bone, heart, muscle, and nerve health. The recommended amount of calcium for adults is 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams per day. Dietitians say chia seed pudding, green smoothies, canned sardines with cheese and calcium-fortified cereal with milk provide even more calcium than a cup of yogurt. When you open the fridge to look for a snack, what’s the first …

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7 No-Added-Sugar Snacks for Better Blood Sugar

7 No-Added-Sugar Snacks for Better Blood Sugar

Snacks with protein and fiber help prevent blood sugar and energy dips between meals. Limiting added sugar supports stable blood sugars in people with diabetes mellitus. Choose snacks with 2 or more food groups that are a combination of protein and fiber, like fruit with nuts or veggies with hummus. Snacks are a valuable way to keep blood sugars and …

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5 Snacks With More Protein Than Greek Yogurt, According to Dietitians

5 Snacks With More Protein Than Greek Yogurt, According to Dietitians

If you struggle with finding snacks that keep you satisfied, then you may need to include more protein in your choices. Mini lesson: Protein is one of the macronutrients that your body needs in large amounts. Protein supplies amino acids that your body needs, for example, to repair muscle tissue, digest food, and perform many other bodily functions. In addition …

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I ate all the protein snacks I could stomach in a day. I’d rather be weak. – The Washington Post

I ate all the protein snacks I could stomach in a day. I’d rather be weak.  The Washington Post An excellent source of protein: Health, hype and hard truths  The Conversation Relax, You’re Probably Getting Enough Protein  WIRED How much protein you really need – and the dangers of taking too much  The Independent Lacking protein? 5 signs that you need to eat more, …

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