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Carb-restricted diets found to improve metabolism and reduce liver fat

January 23, 2019 -

Cutting back on carbs pays off -- a study in Cell Metabolism suggests a carbohydrate-restricting diet to improve metabolism and reduce liver fat. The study, carried out by researchers from Sweden, looked at how a carbohydrate-restricted diet enhanced metabolism and improved liver fat levels in the body.

In conducting the study, the research team put 10 individuals who were obese and had a high percentage of liver fat on a diet that restricted their carbohydrate consumption ...

10 Vegetables to eat if you’re on a low-carb diet

August 31, 2023 -

The idea behind low-carb diets is simple: Carbohydrates are one of the three energy-giving nutrients your body needs. As your body's preferred energy source, carbohydrates are broken down as needed or converted into fats and stored in your muscles and liver for later use. When you decrease the amount of carbohydrates you consume, you force your body to use alternative sources of energy, such as protein and stored-up fats. This is what contributes to weight loss and some of the ...

Researchers: Type 2 diabetes can be addressed with a low-carb diet paired with high protein and high unsaturated fats

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Associate Professor Grant Brinkworth, a principal research scientist at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), said the research results are groundbreaking. The most amazing benefit of the low carbohydrate diet was the reduction in medication levels, with some study participants ceasing their medications altogether.

"This research shows that traditional dietary approaches for managing Type 2 diabetes could be outdated," he said. "We really ...

Why moringa deserves to be included in your daily diet

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But don't let its appearance fool you, as moringa is also dubbed "miracle tree" because it can grow well in extreme climates and survive long periods of drought. Its leaves, pods and seeds are all edible and contain essential nutrients that the body needs.

The edible seeds contain a high amount of oleic acid – a beneficial fatty acid also found in olive oil. The leaves are rich in calcium, protein, potassium, iron, zinc and vitamins A, B and C.

Moreover, moringa's ...

Here are several reasons to include spinach in your daily diet

May 01, 2023 -

Spinach is well-known for its rich nutrient profile. It is an abundant source of vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid and antioxidants. It also contains minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and potassium.

Here are some reasons to eat this incredible superfood. (Related: Strong to the finish: Spinach supplements can enhance athletic performance.)Spinach promotes eye health

According to a 2000 study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition ...

Forever chemicals: Study shows exposure to PFAS linked to post-diet weight gain

May 08, 2023 -

According to a study published in the journal Obesity, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are linked to obesity and weight gain after following a healthy diet.Dangerous "forever chemicals"

PFAS are common environmental pollutants dubbed "forever chemicals." These harmful chemicals are used to make a variety of products like firefighting foam and nonstick products.

For the study, the researchers investigated a frustrating problem that is common among ...

Studies confirm that a high sugar diet is correlated with an increased risk of CANCER

December 01, 2023 -

Excess sugar intake, especially high fructose corn syrup, is driving this public health crisis. Daily consumption of sugary beverages and fake foods is causing systemic inflammation, immunodeficiency, obesity, metabolic disorders, Type-2 diabetes, and a host of cancers.Excess sugar intake is a public health crisis

Mingyang Song, associate professor of clinical epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health spoke with The Epoch Times about ...

Critics slam WHO for declaring war against meat and calling for worldwide shift to plant-based diet by 2025

January 15, 2024 -

The head of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom, said at the recent COP28 conference that the world should shift to a plant-based diet in order to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

“Our food systems are harming the health of our people and planet,” he said. “Food systems contribute to over 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions and account for almost one-third of the global burden of disease.”

He estimates that eight million lives could be saved each year with this ...

Study shows refined carbs NEGATIVELY impact cognitive function

June 08, 2023 -

A group of French researchers looked at this prospect through a study published May 2023 in Personality and Individual Differences. They looked at the relationship between refined carb consumption and cognitive performance in a group of 95 healthy young adults between the ages of 20 and 30. Of the 95 participants, 48 were women and 47 were men.

The study authors found that across both genders, eating food made from refined carbs had a negative impact on cognitive function....

American Diabetes Association trying to normalize fatness with new recommendation that obese diabetics eat more PROCESSED SUGAR

January 16, 2024 -

Calling those who run the ADA "sadistic biomedical profiteers," Armageddon Prose's Ben Bartee says the recipe is "damn near criminal" in that it advises diabetics to consume the opposite of what they should be eating for their condition.

"Diabetics should all, without exception, in perpetuity until their metabolic dysfunction is resolved and insulin sensitivity restored, be on either ketogenic or extremely low-carb diets," Bartee writes.

"To the metabolically ...

NO MORE MEAT: Corporations and governments are engineering a future that does NOT include natural animal meat

May 12, 2023 -

Now, corporations and governments are working toward a future that does NOT include natural animal meat. Multiple mRNA experiments are currently underway in the beef, poultry, and pork indsturies. Furthermore, there are global plans to strictly limit the availability of meat through tax schemes, carbon taxes, coercive labels, agricultural subsidies, and trade laws. Meat consumption is being vilified for being a major contributor to “climate change” and the destruction of the planet....

Study: Eating 80% of your daily calorie intake before 1 p.m. could help prevent diabetes

June 21, 2023 -

Findings of the study were presented on June 15 at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting held in Chicago. The authors of the study invited 10 participants who had high blood sugar levels and obesity.

The participants were urged to follow an early time-restricted feeding (ETRF) pattern – where 80 percent of calories were consumed before 1 p.m. – for the first seven days of the study period. They then shifted to eating a regular feeding pattern – where 50 percent ...

EPA approves chlormequat chloride pesticide for wheat, barley and oat crops, putting human and mammalian reproduction at risk

May 12, 2023 -

According to the National Institutes of Health, chlormequat chloride was listed in the EPA’s Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) Chemical Profiles and Emergency First Aid Guides back in 1998. It is listed as an organic chloride salt and a quaternary ammonium salt that “appears as white crystals with a fishlike odor.” The chemical functions as a growth regulator, forcing plants to produce sturdier, thicker stalks. The chemical will disrupt hormones and change the growth patterns ...

Sweet potatoes can support digestive health and protect against cancer

November 22, 2023 -

Sweet potatoes contain dietary fiber, vitamins and other essential nutrients. They also offer several health benefits, such as improving digestion.Health benefits of sweet potatoes

While some people use the terms "sweet potato" and "yam" interchangeably, the two are not related. Yams have a drier texture and are more starchy compared to sweet potatoes.

Here are some of the health benefits of sweet potatoes:Support digestive health and bowel regularity

The ...

CDC data reveals SURGE in OBESITY rates in the U.S., with some states reaching alarming levels

October 11, 2023 -

New data from the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System found that in 22 states, at least 35 percent of adults were obese in 2022. This is a huge jump from the 19 states recorded in 2021. The increase is concerning given that a decade ago, there were no states with an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35 percent.

Louisiana, Oklahoma and West Virginia were the states with the highest rates in the list, with more than 40 percent of adults in those areas being ...

Zuckerpunch: Meta launches new text-based app to rival Twitter, then immediately begins censoring “wrongthink”

July 07, 2023 -

Twitter has had to deal with many challenges since Elon Musk officially took over as the social media platform's owner, from mass layoffs late last year to frequent system outages and a problematic rollout of a new verification system. These challenges have prompted investors to repeatedly lower their estimations of the company's value since Musk's purchase. (Related: SHRINKING BIRD: Twitter now worth just one-third of what Elon Musk paid to purchase it.)

During the past ...

Maintain a healthy weight and lower heart disease risk with the natural dietary fiber glucomannan

October 04, 2023 -

Glucomannan does the following to support healthy weight management and lower heart disease risk:Naturally curbs appetite and promotes satiety

Glucomannan creates bulk because it has the highest viscosity of any known natural fiber. It takes up physical space in the stomach, contributing to satiation and turning off the brain's hunger signals. This feeling of fullness leads to a reduced calorie intake.

Glucomannan also forms a protective film along the bowel wall, ...

US fighter jet pilots report encounters with small unidentified objects in Arizona’s air combat training areas

August 14, 2023 -

These events are described in reports from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) filed within an estimated three-year period.

Overall, reports point to what are often categorized as drones, but many sightings include unidentified objects, along with objects that appear to be drones, or uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), all of which intrude into these restricted warning areas with alarming regularity.

Marc Cecotti, a contributor to online magazine The War Zone ...

BOP denies exclusive report that J6 prisoner was held in horrific conditions for 2.5 years

August 23, 2023 -

The pictures showed that his cell was a size of a closet with a light on all of the time, but there was no window. He has a thin blue mattress to lie down on but with no sheets or blankets. He has no clothing and he claimed it was cold in his detention cell. Samsel told the news outlet: "I was kept in a hard cell for about five, six months… The judge was actually calling, trying to get in contact with me because I wasn't in a named cell. They were missing me and they were saying ...

FDA finally admits that cocoa flavonols boost cardiovascular health

May 29, 2023 -

The FDA recently approved a new health claim for high-flavonol cocoa powder, which can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease – this according to the latest science.

Any food product that contains at least 200 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavonols per serving and at least four percent concentration with naturally conserved cocoa flavonols can now bear the claim that it helps to support heart health.

The approval came five years after a filing was made with the ...