Weight loss doubles when eating minimally processed foods over ultra-processed alternatives

Weight loss doubles when eating minimally processed foods over ultra-processed alternatives

When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, suggesting that cutting down on processing could help to sustain a healthy weight long term, finds a new clinical trial led by researchers at UCL and UCLH. The study, published in Nature Medicine, is the first…

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Study: Ultraprocessed or minimally processed diets following healthy dietary guidelines on weight and cardiometabolic health: a randomized, crossover trial. Image Credit: 279photo Studio / Shutterstock

Are all healthy diets equal or does food processing make a difference?

A major UK trial shows that eating minimally processed foods delivers superior weight loss and appetite control, even when both diets follow official healthy eating guidelines. Study: Ultraprocessed or minimally processed diets following healthy dietary guidelines on weight and cardiometabolic health: a randomized, crossover trial. Image Credit: 279photo Studio / Shutterstock In a recent article published in…

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7 Best Breakfast Chain Menu Items

7 Best Breakfast Chain Menu Items

Americans love going out for breakfast foods at any time of the day—whether it’s a fast food staple, beloved local diner, or a nationwide restaurant chain, consumers love eggs, pancakes, bacon, maple syrup, and endless cups of coffee. But where are the best, most high-quality breakfast items to be found? I analyzed social media threads…

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Harvard trained doctor suggests 10 best breakfast ideas that help in naturally cleaning the gut and curing stomach infections

Harvard trained doctor suggests 10 best breakfast ideas that help in naturally cleaning the gut and curing stomach infections

Gut health quietly shapes everything, from mood and immunity to skin and digestion. The gut isn’t just where food breaks down; it’s the core of the entire health ecosystem. But the idea of “cleansing the gut” has often been misunderstood, with extreme detoxes and juice fasts being wrongly promoted.Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained “Gut Doctor”,…

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