Diet & Nutrition
Diet & Nutrition focuses on healthy eating habits, meal planning, and the benefits of various nutrients, providing tips for maintaining a balanced diet and improving overall health.
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Ultra-Processed Food: Six Things to Know
You’re grabbing a bag of chips after a stressful day. Or maybe a kid’s fruit snack labeled “natural” at checkouts. Know this: both are ultra-processed foods, hiding in plain sight. Let’s cut the fluff and talk real. UPFs make up nearly 70% of U.S. kids’ daily calories, but they’re not just snacks—they’re reshaping our health… […]
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Nutrition Tracker Device: Prime Day 2025 Deals That Work
A device that automatically tracks your meals and helps manage blood sugar levels without staring at a food journal? Yeah, that’s not some nutribot from the 80s… this tech is real. We’ve all been there – manually typing “two fried eggs and mistakeToast” into your app after a busy day. And just like that, your […]
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Fibremaxxing: Could TikTok’s Latest Wellness Trend Actually Work?
Hold up. You’re curious about Fibremaxxing too, right? Everywhere you turn — TikTok, Instagram, even your sister’s stories — people are throwing beans, seeds, and chia into every meal like their gut health depends on it. (Spoiler: They might be onto something.) But is this just another overhyped nutrition_bandwagon… or could cramming more fiber into […]
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Warning Issued to Anyone Eating Hot Dogs or Burgers
At first, I thought it was no big deal. I mean, who doesn’t love a juicy burger or a ballpark hot dog? But then I read that World Health Organization report linking processed meats to cancer. Let’s just say I’ve been side-eyeing my lunch meat differently since. Turns out, the science is clear: Even small […]
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How dairy might disrupt your sleep and dreams
Ever woken up after a late-night cheese binge feeling like you just lived through a Shakespearean tragedy? You’re not crazy. Turns out, Your gut might be party-crashing your dreams. For years, the idea that dairy messes with sleep felt like folklore passed down through family kitchens. “Don’t eat cheese before bed!” But science is catching […]
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Researcher Calls for Rethink of Food Nutrition Labeling
Level set Let’s face it — food labels can be a total head-scratcher. You’re standing in the grocery aisle, squinting at the fine print, trying to figure out if this “low-fat” bar is actually good for you. Spoiler: It might be pumpin’ with added sugars instead. Turns out, the system isn’t just confusing for you; […]
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Is One Type of Water Better Than Another?
You’re parched. You grab a bottle of “enhanced water” or “alkaline water,” and wonder: Does this even matter? Meanwhile, there’s still good old tap water, hard water with its chalky taste, and flavored waters that promise hydration with a twist. But what’s the real deal here? Here’s the short version—some types suit your hydration goals […]
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Mapping the dairy matrix: Physical Structures in Dairy Foods
Ever wondered why your morning latte makes you feel more grounded than a synthetic protein shake? Or why a spoonful of yogurt digests differently than a calcium supplement? Yeah, same. Turns out, it’s not just what’s in your dairy—it’s how the nutrients hang out together. Let’s cut to the chase: the dairy food matrix is […]
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Cheese and Nightmares: Is There a Real Link?
Let me get this out of the way now: eating cheese right before bed might mess with your sleep if your body can’t handle lactose. Doesn’t matter what kind, Brie, Ricotta or processed cheese—seems cheeses rank high for lactose intolerance to boost nightmare odds by 10 – 15% along with digestive pain, system stress, etc. […]
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32% of US Adults Consumed Fast Food Daily, 2021–2023
One day you’re in a rush. You’ve got a job, kids, a dog flinging mud on your clean walls—and suddenly the drive-thru feels like your only friend. Turns out, you’re not alone. 32% of adults across the US reached the same conclusion on any given day between August 2021 and August 2023. Yep, that’s one […]