Dieters who count calories for weight loss may want to rethink their strategy. There’s little proof that calorie counting helps shed pounds, according to a top epidemiologist and dietician in the UK, who says people should focus on the quality of their food instead. “[Calorie counting] is complete nonsense,” said Tim Spector, professor at King’s … Read more
Turns out not being able stop after one chip is actually in your DNA. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University uncovered a gene that has a strong correlation in preventing obesity. Lacking that gene can be detrimental towards one’s ability to not overeat, especially with greasy junk foods. The put-the-fork-down gene — CREB-Regulated Transcription Coactivator 1 … Read more
Maybe don’t “taste the rainbow.” A new study published in the journal Nature Communications has revealed that a common red dye in food can increase the risk of inflammatory bowel diseases, which affect some three million Americans, according to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. The additive, denoted as Red 40 or Allura red on ingredients … Read more
TikTokers have been hunting for the latest diet trend, and now they’re challenging themselves to “The Lion Diet.” The Lion Diet, which bills itself as “a healing elimination diet,” consists of eating nothing but meat, salt and water for 30 days. People have been documenting their time testing out the latest fad, claiming it helps … Read more
Put down your emotional support Hydro Flask. The widely held belief that humans need to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day — also known as the 8 x 8 rule — is simply not true, a new study says. Instead, water requirements vary by individual. A recent study published in the journal Science … Read more
That morning cup of joe is a cup of no. A nutritional therapist claimed that drinking coffee first thing in the morning may be doing more harm than good. Olivia Hedlund posted the now-viral TikTok in which she warned that people who reach for that steaming cup of java on an empty stomach are more … Read more
Wearing the wrong bra size could make you look more Shrek than chic, a new study has found. Britain-based lingerie retailer Pour Moi created a horrifying 3-D model called “Melanie” to highlight the long-term effects of wearing an ill-fitting brassiere. Pour Moi, with its in-house medical specialists Dr. Hana Patel and Andreas Anastasiou, released an … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN — About 85% of girls suffer painful bloating, cramps and abdominal pain during their monthly periods — and for some the problems can last for years. “Since menstrual … Read more
The early bird gets the worm. A new study by Harvard Medical School researchers at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggests that eating earlier in the day might be better for us — and eating all meals within a 10-hour window could also be healthier. The research, published in Cell Metabolism, found that the time … Read more
The first few years of life set the foundation for brain health. Studies show that a nutritious diet in infancy is key to promoting a child’s long-term well-being, and the foods they eat can impact their cognition, temperament, motor skills and language development. As a nutritional psychiatrist, I’ve found that foods rich in omega-3 fatty … Read more
Could a burger a day keep the depression away? A new study published by the Journal of Affective Disorders found that beef was the only food linked to a lower risk of depression. Researchers wanted to look into the association between vegetarianism and depression among adults. They asked 14,216 people in Brazil between the ages … Read more
1. Berries Use it for: baked desserts, smoothies, yogurt toppings, breakfast bowls Berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries, are one of nature’s best sources of antioxidants. Studies show that antioxidant levels in berries remain stable long after they’re frozen. Some of the best stores to find frozen berries at a bargain include Trader … Read more
CNN — Drinking two to three cups a day of most types of coffee may protect you from cardiovascular disease and an early death, a new study found. “The results suggest that mild to moderate intake of ground, instant and decaffeinated coffee should be considered part of a healthy lifestyle,” said study author Peter Kistler, … Read more
A claim that drinking tea might protect people against developing type 2 diabetes has been met with caution from multiple experts ahead of the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. The claim is that people who drink four or more cups of tea every day – specifically green, Oolong, or … Read more
Many of us think of diet soda as a way to have our soda and drink it, too. You get the experience of drinking soda, but not the calories and sugar that come with it. And while health experts aren’t exactly gung-ho about diet soda, researchers are still working to understand exactly what it does … Read more
Despite a recent movement toward body positivity and neutrality, when we as a society talk about “good” and “bad” foods, we still focus on whether they affect us. Will gain weight or help us to reduce it. But how many calories are in a specific food is up for conversation, and when it comes to … Read more