Healthiest Employers success stories: Chef finds his own recipe for wellness
Nathan Decaro is a chef trained in classic European cuisine. When he started working at Pro Athlete Inc. seven years ago, he incorporated plenty of flour, butter and heavy sauces into his daily menu for employees.
But as the company evolved, so did its menu. Decaro started including more vegetables and less saturated fat, mirroring his determination to focus on his health and well-being.
Decaro has lost 80 pounds with the help of Pro Athlete’s on-site fitness facility, personal trainer and daily… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - February 22, 2019 Category: American Health Authors: Lily Lieberman Source Type: news
Health Tip: Eat Less Saturated Fat
Title: Health Tip: Eat Less Saturated FatCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/18/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/19/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cholesterol General)
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Health Tip: Eat Less Saturated Fat
-- The American Heart Association recommends reducing saturated fat to no more than 6 percent of total daily calories for people who need to lower " bad " cholesterol.
The AHA suggests how to limit saturated fat:
Eat more fruit, vegetables, whole... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Think vegan burgers are a healthy alternative? Some have TEN TIMES more saturated fat
The shock discovery undermines the purported benefits of a plant-based diet and runs contrary to advice from NHS England, which urges people to avoid the cholesterol-raising macronutrients. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Don ’t use barrier creams with FreeStyle Libre sensor
MHRA urges patients to report skin reactions to sensor adhesive and see their doctor or nurse Related items fromOnMedica Type 2 diabetes in 10 times more young people than realised Adding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortality Child type 2 diabetes is a ‘wake-up call’ to the nation Scotland reveals target of halving child obesity by 2030 Sugar not saturated fat is the major issue for CVD (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
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High cholesterol: Six ‘super foods’ to lower cholesterol and reduce heart attack risk
HIGH CHOLESTEROL can lead to coronary heart disease, which is the biggest cause of heart attacks. Cholesterol can be lowered by making dietary changes, such as cutting down on saturated fat, but including other foods in your diet can also help to lower cholesterol levels. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 29, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Not all saturated fats are equal when it comes to heart health
(Elsevier) The type of saturated fats we eat can affect our risk of a heart attack, according to a study published in the International Journal of Cardiology. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
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‘ Planetary Health Diet ’ : Scientists Say Cutting Red Meat, Sugar Can Save Lives And The Planet
(CNN) — An international team of scientists has developed a diet it says can improve health while ensuring sustainable food production to reduce further damage to the planet.
The “planetary health diet” is based on cutting red meat and sugar consumption in half and upping intake of fruits, vegetables and nuts.
And it can prevent up to 11.6 million premature deaths without harming the planet, says the report published Wednesday in the medical journal The Lancet.
The authors warn that a global change in diet and food production is needed as 3 billion people across the world are malnourished — which in...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 18, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Source Type: news
6 High-Protein Foods That Are Healthier Than Beef
Americans are obsessed with protein. It’s touted as the cornerstone of any healthy diet, since it helps people feel full and builds muscle. But most Americans eat too much protein every day, according to federal estimates—and they’re going especially overboard with animal proteins, namely red meat.
It’s becoming clear how big a problem excessive red-meat consumption can be for health. Research has found associations between diets heavy in red and processed meats and many chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Red meat comes with high amounts of saturated fat, and proc...
Source: TIME: Health - January 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition Source Type: news
Health Tip: Eat Less, Enjoy More
-- A key to successful dieting is to enjoy your food more, while eating less, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says.
Your meals should include all of the food groups while limiting sugar, salt and saturated fat, the agency says.
The USDA offers... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Less Beef and More Beans. Report Recommends a New Diet for Planetary Health
(NEW YORK) — A hamburger a week, but no more — that’s about as much red meat people should eat to do what’s best for their health and the planet, according to a report seeking to overhaul the world’s diet.
Eggs should be limited to fewer than about four a week, the report says. Dairy foods should be about a serving a day, or less.
The report from a panel of nutrition, agriculture and environmental experts recommends a plant-based diet, based on previously published studies that have linked red meat to increased risk of health problems. It also comes amid recent studies of how eating habits aff...
Source: TIME: Health - January 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Candice Choi / AP Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition onetime overnight Source Type: news
Nutritionists launch portion size guide to tackle overeating
Recommendations focus on how much people should eat during the day to stay healthyMinisters and public health experts have long been telling us we eat too much sugar, saturated fat and salt but less attention has been paid to the size of the portions on the plate. Now a new guide to portion sizes warning that people are eating too much without realising has been launched by nutritionists, to suggest how much food people should eat during the day to stay healthy and help combat the obesity crisis.The British Nutrition Foundation ’s (BNF) guide is designed, it says, to complement the government advice on the sorts of foods...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 14, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Sarah Boseley Health editor Tags: Nutrition Diets and dieting Food & drink industry Obesity Health UK news Science Source Type: news
High-Fiber Diet Linked To Lower Risk Of Death And Chronic Illness
(CNN) — People who eat diets that are high in fiber have lower risk of death and chronic diseases such as stroke or cancer compared with people with low fiber intake, a new analysis found.
Dietary fiber includes plant-based carbohydrates such as whole-grain cereal, seeds and some legumes. Fiber’s health benefits have been recorded “by over 100 years of research,” Andrew Reynolds, a researcher at the University of Otago in New Zealand, wrote in an email. He is co-author of the new meta-analysis of existing research, which was published Thursday in the journal The Lancet.
The research shows that high...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News CNN fiber Local TV Source Type: news
These Are the 5 Best Diets for 2019, According to Experts
For the second year in a row, the Mediterranean diet was named the best diet in America by U.S. News & World Report.
Following a Mediterranean diet involves eating lots of plants, whole grains, healthy fats (such as olive oil) and lean proteins, and cutting back on processed foods, red meat and refined sugars. The diet has long been linked to many health benefits, including lower risks of cancer and heart disease, better kidney health and a healthier gut. In the latest rankings, the Mediterranean diet also took the titles of best diet for healthy eating, diabetes and heart health, the easiest diet to follow and the be...
Source: TIME: Health - January 2, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition healthytime Source Type: news
10 Top Questions You Had For Dr. Google In 2018
(CNN) — People were curious about the keto diet, ALS and endometriosis in 2018.
Those are just a few of the health-related topics that had Internet surfers in the United States turning to Dr. Google with questions this year, according to a top 10 list from the search engine giant.
The data, based on search terms, was collected from January to mid-December.
Last year, some of the top health-related questions searched on Google included what causes hiccups, how to stop snoring, how long flu lasts and what is lupus. Some of the top health-related questions on Google in 2016 were related to Zika, traumatic brain injuries...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - December 21, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Offbeat Google Local TV Source Type: news
