Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. A new study suggests acidogenic foods may raise your gastrointestinal cancer risk. Acidogenic foods, like red and processed meats, create acid in your body. Eating more plants has been correlated with a lower risk of GI cancers. Our bodies work hard 24/7…
Recent animal studies have indicated that acrylamide, found in starchy foods cooked at high temperatures like bread, could be a cancer-causing carcinogen, especially if the food is burnt somewhat. However, Cancer Research UK experts suggest the connection between cancer and charcoal-like toast isn’t as straightforward as some might think. They clarified: “Good quality studies of…
A leading heart specialist has revealed the top three foods to avoid for those aiming to slash their cholesterol levels, branding one particularly common item as a “cholesterol bomb”. Dr Steven Lome, who recently featured on the Physicians Committee podcast, highlighted the dietary villains that could wreak havoc on cholesterol balance. It’s crucial to distinguish…
The Trump administration, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, is focused on removing ultra-processed foods to combat obesity and health issues. Kennedy aims to reform the nation’s food system, including school lunches, by promoting healthier alternatives like fresh proteins, whole grains, and vegetables. President Donald Trump’s…
Big-bellied beer swillers chomp down potato chips and lumps of deep-fried chicken in a smoky pub while throwing darts and roaring at a big screen showing a football match. Meanwhile, at the wine bar next door, svelte sippers make small talk while moving bits of salad around a plate and gingerly plucking morsels off a…
Brits have been warned that two popular breakfast ingredients often seen in a traditional fry-up could be dangerous if you have high cholesterol. Having high cholesterol means you have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in your blood. Over time this can build up in the arteries causing blockages. Sometimes plaque can…
Sep 18, 2024 12:52 PM IST A new Harvard study links these two common food items to heart disease—is your diet safe? Health experts have long warned against sugary sodas and processed meats. It is known that excess sugar can lead to chronic inflammation in the heart and blood vessels while processed meats that have…