Image used with permission by copyright holder For a long time, fat has had the reputation of only being bad and capable of “destroying our health.” Any food that was considered high-fat was an automatic no-go for those who were trying to diet or eat healthily. Yet, the 1990s low-fat diet fad failed when it … Read more
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We’re about a month into 2023, which means that for most of us, those “get fit” New Year’s resolutions are all but distant, hazy, hopeful memories. It’s okay. They were made with glittery optimism and joyful tears amidst our nearest and dearest while we flooded ourselves with champagne, and we’re all guilty of falling into … Read more
Reproductive function is vital to human survival and well-being. Thus, the incidence of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in women, often associated with infertility, has received considerable attention among researchers. A recent study published in the journal Current Nutrition Reports explores the role of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of PCOS. Study: Ketogenic Diet as Medical Prescription … Read more
Share on PinterestThe all-meat carnivore diet is gaining popularity, but nutritionists warn it can pose health risks and isn’t sustainable. Getty Images The all-meat or carnivore diet has been gaining popularity on social media platforms like TikTok. People following the diet are expected to skip fruits and vegetables, and only eat food derived from animals … Read more
Fad diets often come with big promises of weight loss and optimum health, but at what risks? What is the keto diet? Rachel Kleinman, RDN, LDN, clinical dietitian, says the keto diet is primarily used to manage seizures in children with epilepsy. Research on the diet’s effectiveness in treating obesity or diabetes is limited. The … Read more
Certain diets emphasize macronutrients—high-carb diets, low-carb diets, low-fat diets, high-fat diets, etc. For example, in the 1980s low-fat diets were all the rage, and as a result, all sorts of packaged low-fat cakes, cookies, and snack bars took over grocery store shelves like wildfire. However, while the original premise of the diet was that eating … Read more
A new version of the keto diet promises to be easy to follow, but experts aren’t so sure. Share on PinterestThe keto diet focuses on restricting carbs in favor of eating more fat than protein. Getty Images The concept of the keto diet seems easy enough. Eat very few carbs and more fat than protein. … Read more
What’s more, the French drink their wine much more socially than the British, she says, usually chatting to their friends and family over a meal. “The [French] social health is much better, they’re sitting with more people, they’re interacting with more people. In France they still have a proper lunch break, they sit down away … Read more
Story highlights For the eighth year in a row, the DASH diet comes in at No. 1 The Mediterranean diet was tied at No. 1 on the list The worst-ranked overall diets were the popular keto and Dukan diets CNN — If you’re a fan of the “fat-burning” keto diet, you’ll be fired up about … Read more