Can Eating Dessert Be Good for Your Diet?
The case against dessert seems open and shut. The sugar that makes treats so sweet has been linked to weight gain and chronic diseases ranging from type 2 diabetes to cancer; many desserts also have an abundance of saturated fats, which potentially harm the heart, and plenty of empty calories.
But some studies are suggesting that having dessert every once in a while — the real, indulgent kind, not the cut-up fresh-fruit kind — may actually be a useful tool for eating more healthfully, when it’s used strategically.
It turns out that picking dessert first — instead of after a meal, like most of us do ...
Source: TIME: Health - February 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition healthytime Source Type: news
Fried Foods Linked To Higher Risk Of Death In Women 50+
By Nina Avramova, CNN
(CNN) — A regular serving of fried chicken or fish is associated with a higher risk of death from any cause except cancer, according to a new study done in postmenopausal women in the United States.
Women who enjoyed fried chicken once or more per day had a 13% higher risk of death from any cause compared with women who did not eat any fried food, according to the study, published Wednesday in the medical journal BMJ.
Women eating a daily portion of fried fish or shellfish saw a 7% greater risk of death.
The authors highlight that limiting the consumption of fried foods, in particular fried chi...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News CNN Heart Disease Source Type: news
Fried Food May Be Killing You, a New Study Says. Here Are the Worst Offenders
It’s no secret that fried food isn’t good for you. But a new study published in The BMJ details exactly how eating these foods may affect your health over time — and spells out which kinds may be the worst for you.
“People know fried food may have adverse health outcomes, but there is very little scientific evidence to demonstrate what the long-term adverse outcomes are for eating fried foods,” says Dr. Wei Bao, an assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Iowa College of Public Health and a co-author of the study. “In general, we found that fried food consumption is assoc...
Source: TIME: Health - January 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition healthytime Source Type: news
Too Much Fried Food May Shorten Your Life
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 23, 2019 -- Fried chicken, french fries and chicken-fried steak might be delicious, but treating yourself to such fare regularly could be deadly, a new study warns.
Women who eat more than one serving a week of fried chicken or fried... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 23, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Flour, frozen fruit get increased subsidies in major Nutrition North update
Diapers, macaroni, spaghetti, dried beans and frozen french fries are among the new items now going to be subsidized under the Nutrition North program, the federal government announced in Iqaluit Monday. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - December 10, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/North Source Type: news
You Can Have More Than 6 French Fries, Just Try To Do This
A Harvard professor ' s 6 French Fries quote got these responses on social media. But here is what he meant by the quote and what you can do. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - December 5, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bruce Y. Lee, Contributor Source Type: news
Harvard Professor Suggests Eating Only 6 French Fries Per Meal; Twitter Can ’ t Believe It
CAMBRIDGE (CBS) — A Harvard University professor’s comments about French fries have the internet outraged.
A recent New York Times article headlined “You Don’t Want Fries With That” details the health risks of eating too many potatoes. A 2017 study cited by the article concluded that “the frequent consumption of fried potatoes appears to be associated with an increased mortality risk.”
Harvard’s Eric Rimm calls them “starch bombs” and suggested everyone cut down.
“I think it would be nice if your meal came with a side salad and six French fries,” Rimm is q...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - December 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Offbeat french fries Harvard University Local TV Source Type: news
You Don ’ t Want Fries With That
Fries are unhealthy but undeniably tasty, so if you do indulge, here is some expert advice. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 29, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: CHRISTOPHER MELE Tags: French Fries Diet and Nutrition Calories Fast Food Industry Source Type: news
You Don ’ t Want French Fries With That
Fries are unhealthy but undeniably tasty, so if you do indulge, here is some expert advice. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 29, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: CHRISTOPHER MELE Tags: French Fries Diet and Nutrition Calories Fast Food Industry Source Type: news
Here ’ s How Much Fast Food Americans Are Actually Eating
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN
(CNN) — Fast food has become a major part of the American diet, and a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals just how many adults eat it. Between 2013 and 2016, about 37% of US adults consumed fast food on any given day, according to the data brief published Wednesday by the National Center for Health Statistics.
“On any given day in the United States, an estimated 36.6% or approximately 84.8 million adults consume fast food,” said Cheryl Fryar, first author of the report and a health statistician at the CDC.
“We focused on fast food for t...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - October 3, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News CNN Fast Food Source Type: news
French Fries Are The No. 1 Vegetable Toddlers Eat, Study Says
ARLINGTON, Va. (CBS Local) — A new study shows major gaps in food choices in youngster’s diets. More than 27 percent of young children do not consume a single discrete serving of vegetables on any given day, according to the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study.
Among the vegetables toddlers do eat — French fries are the no. 1 vegetable consumed.
According to the study, after a child turns one their food choices tend to change as they eat more family foods. By age two, many children have preferences and eating habits that will last their lifetime — and that’s why health experts want parents to ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - September 6, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Offbeat Local TV talkers Source Type: news
Is Your Workplace Making You Fat?
ATLANTA, GA (CBS Local) – The dilemma is all too familiar: it’s Monday morning, you walk into your office and see that someone has left a big box of donuts in the break room. Then, your co-worker tells you there will be cake later for yet another birthday celebration.
The Details:
A new study finds that U.S. employees add 1,300 calories at work each week
Pizza, sandwiches, and soda were the most common food choices at work
Health officials say bringing your lunch is the best way to watch your weight
One thing’s for sure. You’re not alone. A new federal government survey found that about one-q...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - June 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Local TV Obesity talkers Weight Gain Source Type: news
Curbing salt intake could add years to your life
Potato chips. Pretzels. Pizza. French fries. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - April 26, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Young athletes interested in healthy protein, not French fries
(University of Waterloo) The greasy food being served at hockey rinks isn't really what young hockey players want, according to a study from the University of Waterloo. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - April 23, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
