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Weight loss: A high-protein diet may prevent weight regain after dieting

Weight loss: A high-protein diet may prevent weight regain after dieting

Share on PinterestA recent study shows that high-protein diets may aid weight management by reducing levels of a gut bacterium linked to gut fat absorption. Melanie DeFazio/Stocksy In a recent study, researchers investigated the causes of weight regain following weight loss from dieting. Findings show that high-protein diets help promote weight management by reducing levels …

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Effect of a low-carb, high-fat diet without calorie restriction versus a high-carb, low-fat diet on type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 0, No 0

Effect of a low-carb, high-fat diet without calorie restriction versus a high-carb, low-fat diet on type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 0, No 0

Memberships: Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Odense University Hospital and Clinical Research Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark (CDH, MBH, NT, MK, SJ, KHT, MST) Steno Diabetes Center Odense, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark (EMG, HB, KH) Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark (JKH, BSM, JMJ, SO, DNR, PA, MI) …

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Type 2 diabetes: A low-carb, high-fat diet may help

Type 2 diabetes: A low-carb, high-fat diet may help

Share on PinterestVegetables are an important part of most diets. Stefa Nikolic/Getty Images Researchers say a low-carb, high-fat diet helped study participants with type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar levels. However, they noted that participants had difficulty maintaining this diet at a 3-month follow-up. Experts say it’s important to assess your current …

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Diet rich in vegetables vs risk of diabetes: what role do potatoes play?

Diet rich in vegetables vs risk of diabetes: what role do potatoes play?

Share on PinterestWhat do potatoes mean for diabetes risk and why is the cooking method important? Image credit: Crissy Mitchell/Stocksy. Previous research has not conclusively shown that a diet high in vegetables reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, as might be expected. A new study suggests this could be the result of including potatoes …

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Anti-inflammatory diet improves female fertility, study finds

Anti-inflammatory diet improves female fertility, study finds

The fats in oily fish like salmon are considered anti-inflammatory.Linda Xiao/New York Times News Service Infertility – the inability to get pregnant after 12 months of unprotected sex – is common and affects up to 15% of couples. It is increasingly recognized that nutrition plays an important role in fertility. Several studies have linked improved …

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Eating a Mediterranean diet could have a positive effect on your health.

Diabetes or prediabetes? How to be proactive with diet, exercise

According to a recent Nutrition Action newsletter, 15% of adults in the United States have diabetes. Add another 38% who have prediabetes (8 out of 10 don’t even know it). The addition of these elements means that one in two adults has harmful blood sugar levels. Fortunately, many cases can be prevented and, in some …

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Adding Peanuts and Spices to the Diet Can Improve Gut Health in 4-6 Weeks

Adding Peanuts and Spices to the Diet Can Improve Gut Health in 4-6 Weeks

Share on PinterestAdding a variety of spices and nuts to their diet can help improve gut health. Xvision/Getty Images Researchers recently investigated the effects of peanuts, herbs and spices, including cinnamon, ginger, cumin and turmeric, on the gut microbiome in two separate studies. They found that peanuts, along with herbs and spices, increased levels of …

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Cardiovascular disease: the DASH diet associated with a 10% reduced risk

Cardiovascular disease: the DASH diet associated with a 10% reduced risk

Share on PinterestNew research strengthens the evidence for the cardiovascular benefits of the DASH diet. Image credit: Ivan Gener/Stocksy. The prevalence of cardiovascular disease is increasing due to changing lifestyles, an aging population and better survival rates for heart attacks and strokes. There is growing evidence that diet is key to the risk of developing …

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