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How to eat on a low-fat diet at restaurants in Charlotte, NC
The Ga Nuong banh mi from Banh Mi Brothers. Alex Barrymore/courtesy of Hau Doan READ MORE How to eat healthy at Charlotte restaurants in 2022 If you’re trying a new diet and don’t know how to order when you go out to eat, check out our guide: Going on a low fat diet doesn’t mean giving up some of the joys of dining out. On a low-fat diet, the goal is to limit the intake of oils and fats, specifically saturated fats, often in order to improve overall health. When dining out, here are some tips from the University of
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Diet Foods of the ’80s Are Out. But Has Anything Really Changed?
“I’m like everybody else,” says ConAgra CEO Mike Harper as he walks into a private airplane hangar. “I lead a busy life.” In the 1989 commercial Harper tells the camera that after he had a heart attack he couldn’t find “healthy food that was really great-tasting.” So he invented Healthy Choice. Cut to a glamour shot of the low-fat, low-sodium, low-cholesterol frozen dinners: a sectioned oval tray with gravy-covered sirloin tips, a side of baby carrots, potatoes, and a fruit-topped dessert. By the end of the spot, Harper is piloting his little blue propeller plane off the runway. In the
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16 Foods to Avoid (or Limit) on the Keto Diet
The keto diet is an extremely low carb, high fat diet. The goal is to achieve a metabolic state of ketosis, in which your body burns mostly fat instead of carbs for energy (1, 2, 3, 4). While controversial and not for everyone, the keto diet has been linked to weight loss and potential short-term health benefits like improved blood pressure (5). If you’re looking to begin or maintain ketosis, there are some foods to avoid — specifically, foods that are too high in carbs. The structure of carb molecules is simple, making
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Detox and cleansing diet plans full of myths
For many, the new year means it’s time to “cleanse” and “detox.” But what does that mean? Some plans involve fasting or living on liquids, while others add more fruits and vegetables to your diet. The most extreme of the lot can require taking herbs and supplements while cleansing the colon (with enemas). Despite the popularity of these plans, there’s very little scientific evidence to support the need to give your organs a digestive vacation. In fact, detoxing this way may rob your organs of vital nutrients. So, before you ditch your fork, consider these 5 detox myths: Myth No.
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Your Heart and Diet: A Heart-Healthy Way to Eat
Experts have long known that animal products like beef, lamb, pork and veal have a disproportionately negative impact on the environment. Raising animals requires more water and land and generates more greenhouse gases than growing protein-rich plants does. “This is a win-win for individuals and our environment,” Dr. Lichtenstein said. However, she cautioned, if a plant-based diet is overloaded with refined carbohydrates and sugars, it will raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. And she discouraged relying on popular plant-based meat alternatives that are ultra-processed and often high in sodium, unhealthy fats and calories, and that “may
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You are what you eat: Healthy diet tops drugs when it comes to anti-aging benefits
SYDNEY, Australia — Good nutrition may be the best anti-aging drug you can find, a new study reveals. Researchers at the University of Sydney say when comparing the benefits of drugs which promote healthy aging and good metabolic health, their study finds nothing beats eating a healthy diet. In a pre-clinical study involving mice, the team found consuming a healthy balance of calories and macronutrients had a greater impact on aging and metabolism than three drugs which doctors prescribe to treat diabetes and slow the aging process. Anti-aging drugs actually get in the way of healthy eating Scientists have been
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How To Start a New Diet and Foods to Throw Out
This time, it’ll be different. How many times have you said that to yourself when starting a new diet? If it’s been more than once, then you already know that starting out on the right foot when launching a new diet can help propel you into longer-term improvements in health habits. Cleaning out the kitchen to make space for a new approach to food is a great place to start. (Getty Images) First, it’s important to assess exactly why you’re starting a new diet and whether it’s liable to be sustainable and successful in the long run. A quick fix
