Tag: diet
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Beyond Ozempic: New Obesity Drugs Could Be Cheaper and Even More Effective
Steve Gschmeissner/Scence Photo Library/Getty Images Two new drugs for treating obesity are on course to become available in the next few years — and they offer advantages beyond those of the highly effective blockbuster drugs already on the market. The first, called orforglipron, is easier to use and to produce, and it will probably be cheaper than existing treatments. The second,…
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10 Plant-Based Protein Foods That Keep You Feeling Full and Energized
Alexander Spatari//Getty Images More and more runners are transitioning to a plant-based diet. But with this new style of eating comes unique challenges, like figuring out how to choose the right foods to sustain energy and satisfy hunger. Although plant-based foods don’t always have the same amount of calories as their meat counterparts, rest assured that going meatless can—and…
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How Cereal Transformed American Culture
Chaloner Woods/Getty Images More than a century ago, Christian fundamentalists invented cereal to promote a healthy lifestyle free of sin. Little did they know, their creation would eventually be used to promote everything from radio and cartoons to Mr. T and tooth decay. During the early 19th century, most Americans subsisted on a diet of…
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If Sugar Is So Bad For Us, Why Is The Sugar In Fruit OK?
Shutterstock/Dulin We hear regularly from health organisations and experts that we should eat less sugar. But we’re also told we should eat more fruit. All types of sugar will give us the same amount of calories, whether they are from fruit or soft drink. But the health risks of eating sugar are related to consuming too many…
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Study: Daily Fasting For This Long Results In Weight Loss and Better Mood
Anna Blazhuk/getty images Intermittent fasting, also known as time-restricted eating (TRE), can be intimidating. Questions about perpetual hunger and the ability to engage in various activities often arise, especially during the holiday season when food takes center stage at many gatherings. In general, it’s crucial to adopt an eating pattern that aligns with your lifestyle…
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Oatmeal as Ozempic? What Dietitians Say About ‘Oatzempic’ Trend
With so many different fad diets to choose from, it seems like everyone is searching for a quick fix to shed the pounds practically overnight. From Atkins to the keto diet, we’ve seen it all, but now there’s another diet that’s gaining attention on social media: the “oatzempic” trend. The TikTok craze is a drink consisting of…