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The supplement aisle says one thing and the official guidance says another. The honest answer is that most people already get enough, and the ones who...
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Skin makes vitamin D from sunlight, but season, latitude, darker skin, sunscreen and age all reduce how much, so many people depend on fortified foods...
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Higher intakes are linked to lower rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer , yet more than 90 percent of women and 97 percent of...
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Most people already meet the baseline requirement, while the groups who may genuinely need more, such as older adults and people recovering from illne...
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Higher sodium intake raises blood pressure , and blood pressure is among the strongest modifiable risk factors for stroke and heart disease. Key takea...
Continue Reading : What People Get Wrong About Dietary Salt Added sugars contribute calories without nutrients and are a major cause of tooth decay , and sugar-sweetened drinks are the largest single source in...
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Replacing it with unsaturated fat lowers LDL cholesterol , and what it is replaced with matters as much as the reduction itself. Key takeaways Dietary...
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Higher intakes are linked to lower rates of heart disease and some cancers, yet only about 1 in 10 American adults eats the recommended amount. Key ta...
Continue Reading : Popular Beliefs About Fruit and Vegetables, and What Is Actually Published
They carry most of a grain's fiber and micronutrients, and higher intakes are linked to lower heart disease and type 2 diabetes risk. Key takeawa...
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Rapid loss is easier to achieve and harder to keep. The rate that holds is the one slow enough that you are still doing it in a year. What to remember...
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A few lines and one column answer almost every question a shopper has, and most people read the marketing on the front instead. Key takeaways Quick gu...
Continue Reading : Popular Beliefs About Food Labels, and What Is Actually Published Most poor food decisions are made hungry, tired and short of time, and planning removes the decision from that moment. Key takeaways Refrigerate cooke...
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You cannot boost an immune system, and you would not want to if you could. What you can do is remove the things that impair it, and none of them are s...
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Almost everyone remembers the cardio half of the target and ignores the strength half, which is the part that helps preserve independence with age. Ke...
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It is the most widely available way to slow the loss of muscle mass and power with age, and it loads bone at the same time. Key takeaways Guideline fr...
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