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Tag: refined carbohydrates

Habits that make you hungrier

6 Correctable Habits That Cause You to Be Hungrier

Hunger can sometimes sneak up on us, leading to unintentional overeating. Even when we’ve had plenty to eat! It can also lead us to choose more convenience food, which isn’t the healthiest option. And before you know it, the extra food you’re nibbling on shows up on your waistline and when you step on the

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Brain Health

Avoid These 5 Foods for Better Brain Health

The brain is a complex organ and feeding it the right nutrients will help keep it working at its best. So, there you have it! If you’re interested in maintaining your brain health, avoid these 5 foods and focus on a diet rich in whole, unprocessed foods.

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Diet and stress

5 Ways Your Diet is Making You Feel Stressed

Food can either be your best friend or worst enemy when it comes to managing stress. The foods you choose can enhance mood in a positive way or worsen stress and anxiety. Here are 5 dietary habits that make it harder to stay calm and stress-free.

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Arthritis

4 Types of Food That May Worsen Arthritis

Research shows lifestyle may affect the symptoms of arthritis and that includes diet. In this article, you’ll discover four types of foods that may worsen the symptoms of arthritis by increasing inflammation.

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dietary sugar and type 2 diabetes

Is Dietary Sugar the Driving Force Behind Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common medical problems in Western countries and lifestyle plays a role in who develops it. You may have heard about the negative effects of dietary sugar and wonder whether sugar is a direct cause of type 2 diabetes. Here’s what science says about sugar, refined carbohydrates, and the role they play in the risk of developing diabetes.

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Sugar and weight gain

How Sugar and Processed Food Cause Weight Gain

You’ve heard that sugar and processed carbohydrates are bad for you and contribute to weight gain. But why? Here’s why sugary, ultra-processed foods expand your waistline and how to avoid the health perils of too much sugar and junk food. 

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Refined carbohydrates

Do Refined Carbohydrates Trigger Overeating?

Refined carbohydrates lack fiber, unlike many whole foods that are an abundant source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It’s no secret that refined carbs aren’t good for you – but can they actually cause you to overeat?

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Can a diet higher in fat like the dash diet still be heart healthy?

Can a Diet Higher in Fat Still Be Heart Healthy?

For years, we’ve associated fat with heart disease and premature death, but the latest research questions this idea. Now a new study adds more evidence to the idea that a diet like the dash diet that contains moderate fat, even saturated fat, may still be heart healthy. Find out more.

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