Digestive Byproduct Tied to Meat Raises Risks for Some Heart Patients
Those with narrowed leg arteries and high levels of the byproduct had higher odds of dying early, study suggests
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News - October 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What's The Best Type Of Protein Powder?
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Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Fast Is Your Dog Aging?
All of us who love dogs are acutely aware that the lifespans of our canine companions are short - much too short. And while the years we spend with a beloved pet seem to fly by, dogs don't just suddenly die when they reach a certain age. They grow older in stages just as we do, but at a tremendously accelerated rate compared to humans. Your four-legged friend may still look and act like a puppy much of the time, but there are age related changes taking place inside him despite his youthful good looks and high energy level.
The lifespan of a dog depends primarily on his size, breed (or breed mix), and health status. As a g...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dietary supplements and athletes: 5 things to know now
At the 2014 Sochi Olympics, a German biathlete and an Italian bobsledder tested positive for substances banned by the World-Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) — methylhexanamine and dimethhylamphetamine. Both athletes had ingested these substances as part of a dietary supplement they had been led to believe was free of contaminants. However, some banned substances are susceptible to inadvertent use because the manufacturers list them under less recognizable names on the product label.
Both athletes were stripped of their medals.
In other cases, athletes’ use of banned substances is more intentional. Scores of Russian athletes h...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - August 11, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Laura Moretti Tags: Health & Wellness Teen Health dietary supplements performance-enhancing drugs Source Type: news
Lots of Red Meat, an Earlier Grave?
People who eat more plant-based proteins lower risk of dying younger, study suggests
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News - August 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High animal protein intake associated with higher, plant protein with lower mortality rate
The largest study to examine the effects of different sources of dietary protein found that a high intake of proteins from animal sources -- particularly processed and unprocessed red meats -- was associated with a higher mortality rate, while a high intake of protein from plant sources was associated with a lower risk of death. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 1, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
11 Science-Backed Ways To Boost Metabolism
Every time we eat or drink, we can thank our metabolism for converting all those calories into energy. Our size, gender, and age all factor into our metabolic rate, but there are also ways to independently control its speed. And the faster our metabolism, the more calories we burn off, making that Krispy Kreme breakfast no longer such a big deal. (OK, the donut probably still isn't the best idea.) Here are 11 proven ways to keep that body burning strong.
1. Sleep!
Almost nodding off in line at Starbucks isn't the only downside of not catching enough zzz's. Researchers have found a link between metabolism and sleep, and n...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Too Much Red Meat Might Harm Kidneys, Study Suggests
Substituting poultry for pork in Chinese diet seemed to reduce risk
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News - July 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Association of protein intake with the change of lean mass among elderly women
In conclusion, our findings support the current evidence that higher total, and in particular animal protein intakes are beneficial in preserving lean mass. A remarkable finding of this study was that the associations of total and animal protein intake with increased lean mass were more apparent among elderly women who maintained their weight and received vitamin D and calcium supplementation. Since dietary protein intake, vitamin D and weight change are important health concerns of ageing, our results might underscore an important message for public health.
Implications of these findingsGreater lean mass area is associate...
Source: The Nutrition Society - April 26, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Cassandra Ellis Source Type: news
Association of protein intake with the change of lean mass among elderly women
In conclusion, our findings support the current evidence that higher total, and in particular animal protein intakes are beneficial in preserving lean mass. A remarkable finding of this study was that the associations of total and animal protein intake with increased lean mass were more apparent among elderly women who maintained their weight and received vitamin D and calcium supplementation. Since dietary protein intake, vitamin D and weight change are important health concerns of ageing, our results might underscore an important message for public health.
Implications of these findingsGreater lean mass area is associate...
Source: The Nutrition Society - April 14, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Cassandra Ellis Source Type: news
Losing weight with a high-protein diet can help adults sleep better
Overweight and obese adults who are losing weight with a high-protein diet are more likely to sleep better, according to new research. The study also has studied how dietary protein quantity, sources and patterns affect appetite, body weight and body composition. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 24, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Biodiesel from sugarcane more economical than soybean
(University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences) America's oil consumption far exceeds that of every other country in the world. What's more, it's unsustainable. Soybeans, an important dietary protein and the current primary source of plant-based oils used for biodiesel production, only yield about one barrel per acre. New research shows that engineered sugarcane can produce up to 17 barrels of oil per acre. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 17, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Protein-Heavy Meals Make You Feel Fuller, Sooner
Whether that will lead to weight loss over time is still unclear, however
Source: HealthDay
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Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 3, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kidney-Disease Patients With Dietary Protein From PlantsKidney-Disease Patients With Dietary Protein From Plants
Eating a higher proportion of protein from plant sources like soy, nuts and legumes, rather than animal sources, is tied to reduced mortality risk in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to new research. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 21, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Are protein bars really just candy bars in disguise?
I was traveling by air recently and eating my usual “lunch on the go”—a protein bar and an apple. Across the aisle, I noticed another passenger eating a candy bar. It made me think about recent studies documenting the deplorable state of the average American diet, and the rising rates of obesity.
Yet, at first glance, the snack he was enjoying and my quick lunch seemed similar. We were both eating a rectangular bar coated with chocolate icing. I wondered: is my protein bar really a healthier option or is it a lot more like a candy bar than I’d care to admit?
So, I carefully compared the nutritional contents of a Sn...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - December 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert Shmerling, M.D. Tags: Diet and Weight Loss Healthy Eating candy bars protein bars Source Type: news
