Surprising study names which diet beats Mediterranean and low-fat diets for liver and metabolic health

Most Americans are overweight. Whether the goal is to live longer, ease joint pain, breathe easier, or feel more confident, it’s no surprise as many as 42% of us are trying to lose weight. Even if you choose to get on a GLP-1 like Ozempic or Zepbound, doctors recommend the medication be paired with lifestyle … Read more

A third of a cup of these ‘unhealthy’ foods a day actually lower your risk of dementia — and low-fat versions don’t work

A third of a cup of these ‘unhealthy’ foods a day actually lower your risk of dementia — and low-fat versions don’t work

Your favorite snack might be doing more than satisfying your cravings. New research from Sweden suggests that regularly enjoying a popular food Americans have long been told to limit could actually help lower the risk of dementia. But don’t go reaching for the low-fat version — the brain-boosting benefits don’t appear to carry over. toa555 … Read more

Chocoholics, rejoice: Scientists 3D printed ‘low-fat’ chocolate

Chocoholics, rejoice: Scientists 3D printed ‘low-fat’ chocolate

Want some healthy chocolate? Just print it. Chocoholics, rejoice! A Rutgers scientist discovered a formula for healthier low-fat chocolate that can be created using a 3D printer. Scientists substituted cocoa butter — which is responsible for the texture, structure and consistency of chocolate — for a lower-fat, water-in-oil emulsion, which mimicked the characteristics of the … Read more