1 of 7 Certain foods may elicit “addictive-like” cravings, some research suggests, prompting us to overeat. All of the following foods were near the top of the list of “addictive” foods except: French fries Pizza Ice cream Bacon 2 of 7 A large analysis of more than 90,000 people found …
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Eating fried foods increased the risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure and premature death. Most of us know that a diet rich in fried foods is bad for us. A review of studies quantifies just how bad it can be. In a meta-analysis of 19 studies that included diet …
Read More »Foods That May Lead to a Healthier Gut and Better Health
A diet full of highly processed foods with added sugars and salt promoted gut microbes linked to obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Scientists know that the trillions of bacteria and other microbes that live in our guts play an important role in health, influencing our risk of developing obesity, heart …
Read More »Erectile Dysfunction: The Foods You Eat May Affect Your Risk
Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Worried About Erectile Dysfunction? A Mediterranean-Style Diet May Help Men who ate a diet high in vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish and unsaturated fats, and low in meats and whole-fat dairy, had a lower risk of erectile dysfunction. …
Read More »Eat These 4 Foods If You Want to Avoid Hearing Loss
Photo by Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com As we grow older, the risk of hearing loss increases. But eating foods that protect your heart may also keep your ears in great shape, according to a recent review of nearly two dozen studies on the topic. Researchers in Spain pored over the …
Read More »10 Surprising Foods You Can Freeze — and How I Freeze Them
Photo by TommyStockProject / Shutterstock.com Between rising grocery prices and food shortages, the coronavirus has changed the way we shop for groceries. Many people are making as few trips to the grocery store as possible to avoid exposure to the virus, too. Freezing is one way to stock up and …
Read More »9 Foods That Don’t Belong in Your Freezer
Photo by Shift Drive / Shutterstock.com Give thanks for your freezer, especially in summer. From ice cubes to ice cream, Popsicles to frozen pizza, this practical appliance prevents owners from losing their cool, even in triple-digit temps. “You can freeze anything,” says Lizann Powers-Hammond, a food preservation expert at the …
Read More »Now You Can Make These 6 Iconic Foods in Your Own Kitchen
Photo by MilanMarkovic78 / Shutterstock.com The coronavirus outbreak has closed many restaurants and shifted others to takeout and delivery only. Stay-at-home orders in many states also have sparked a cooking and baking frenzy among many people who might never have considered themselves to be competent home cooks. Well, get out …
Read More »14 Products That Keep Foods Fresh Longer
Photo by Ivanko80 / Shutterstock.com As the coronavirus pandemic continues, most of us remain hunkered down at home. If you are trying to avoid taking trips to the grocery store, it’s important to make your food last as long as possible. We’re here to help! From reusable silicone food savers …
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