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More clues about the healthiest carb choices

More clues about the healthiest carb choices
Diets that contain low-quality, highly refined carbohydrates (such as sugary drinks, candy, white rice, and foods made with white flour) have a high glycemic index and are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Whole and minimally processed carbs that contain fiber and resistant starch (whole grains, legumes, nuts, and fruits and vegetables) have a lower glycemic index and are better for cardiovascular health.
Read More about High-glycemic diets could lead to big health problems
High-glycemic diets could lead to big health problems

High-glycemic diets could lead to big health problems
A diet consisting primarily of foods high on the glycemic index—those with high amounts of quickly digestible carbohydrates—can increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease and early death, suggests a study that looked at almost 138,000 people around the world.
Read More about Returning to restaurants 鈥� and to healthy eating
Returning to restaurants 鈥� and to healthy eating

Returning to restaurants 鈥� and to healthy eating
Many of us miss dining out. Now that restaurants are offering indoor and outdoor dining again, it's tempting to cut loose and order restaurant meals without thinking about nutrition. But if you're trying to stick to a healthy diet, try these tips when you're out in a restaurant.
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Using weight loss or sports supplements? Exercise caution

Using weight loss or sports supplements? Exercise caution

Magical claims are made in ads for dietary supplements marketed to enhance well-being and solve health problems. But the reality is that most do little or nothing to improve your health, and in some cases weight loss or sports supplements might actually harm you.

Read More about By the way, doctor: Is spirulina good for you?
By the way, doctor: Is spirulina good for you?

By the way, doctor: Is spirulina good for you?
I read that spirulina is the next wonder vitamin. What can you tell me about it?
Read More about Potassium and sodium out of balance
Potassium and sodium out of balance

Potassium and sodium out of balance

The body needs the combination of potassium and sodium to produce energy and regulate kidney function, but most people get far too much sodium and not enough potassium.

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Get savvy about sauces

Get savvy about sauces
Many commercial sauces and dressings contain a lot of sodium, added sugars, and saturated fats. For example, two tablespoons of an average supermarket barbeque sauce has more sugar than a glazed donut. But there are a number of healthier toppings that can be used on salads, fish, chicken, and pasta, such as homemade fruit salsa, pesto sauce, and olive oil and vinegar–based dressing.
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Five a day for better health

Five a day for better health
Eating two fruits and five veggies a day may lead to a longer life, according to a recent study.
Read More about The numbers add up for eating your five-a-day of fruits and vegetables
The numbers add up for eating your five-a-day of fruits and vegetables

The numbers add up for eating your five-a-day of fruits and vegetables
Nutritional guidelines continue to advocate eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables—the so-called five-a-day. New research found that eating more than this amount does not offer extra benefits, and that a ratio of two servings of fruit and three of vegetables might offer the most health benefits.
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Coming out of COVID

Coming out of COVID
As Americans begin to slowly move out of the COVID-19 pandemic, they may face old and new challenges. People should use this transition period to prepare mentally and emotionally for a post-COVID world. Steps include planning how to safely return to social gathering, restarting health habits that have fallen away, and addressing mental health issues.
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