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The link between frailty & plant foods

Older womenwho ate a healthy plant-based diet (fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, whole grains, etc.) had a lower risk of frailty over 14 years, while those who ate an unhealthy plant-based diet (refined grains, sweets, juices, etc.) or a diet with more animal foods had a higher risk. (“Frailty” means symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and weight loss.)

Healthy EatingMarch 20, 2023
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A note about erythritol

In the March issue, we reported that erythritol is a safe low-calorie sweetener.

Healthy EatingMarch 20, 2023
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Food Fail: EPIC Pancake Kits

“Make an extraor­dinary breakfast everyone will enjoy,” says Mrs. Butterworth’s website. Her latest creation: four EPIC Pancake Kits.

March 20, 2023
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Planned giving & legacy gifts

Your choice to make a Legacy Gift will help to ensure a brighter, healthier future for millions of people.

March 15, 2023
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What to know about shopping for low-cal sweeteners

Want to try a low-calorie sweetener? Stevia or monk fruit extract, erythritol, and allulose won’t turn cupcakes into cantaloupe (see No. 3), but they’ll sweeten your coffee, tea, oats, yogurt, and more without empty calories. (As for taste...that’s up to you. Some people detect an aftertaste; others don’t.) Here’s what to know.

Healthy EatingMarch 2, 2023Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Marlena Koch
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Which low-calorie sweeteners are safe—and which aren't?

As people cut back on added sugars, low-calorie sweeteners are stepping in. They add sweetness with few or no calories to sodas and sports drinks, yogurts and ice creams, cookies and candy, toothpaste, and more. Are they safe? It depends on the sweetener. Here are some key findings on the most popular ones. To learn more, check out our guide to sweeteners and other food additives.

Food SafetyMarch 2, 2023Caitlin Dow, PhD
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CSPI & Nutrition Action Customer Service

Answers to your frequently asked questions about Nutrition Action Healthletter

March 1, 2023
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6 healthy snacks that beat chips or pretzels

In search of a healthy savory snack? Here are six. They’re actual beans, vegetables, nuts, or intact whole grains instead of fried potatoes or white flour.

Healthy EatingFebruary 23, 2023Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Marlena Koch
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Misleading food ads abound. Here are 7 of the latest.

You’ve gotta hand it to ad execs. They can turn a sugary snack into a source of “wholesome” energy or “real fruit.” Or reinvent processed meat as “healthy protein.” Or spin salt-laden refined grains as “real meals.” Here’s how not to fall for what they’re pushing.

Fact vs. FictionFebruary 23, 2023Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN
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5 things to know about lower urinary tract symptoms

More than half of middle-aged and older adults have lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). That can include urinary leakage, urgency, and frequent visits to the bathroom, day or night. Others experience recurrent urinary tract infections or painful kidney stones. Here’s what to know about keeping your urinary tract in shape.

Preventing DiseaseFebruary 23, 2023Bonnie Liebman, MS
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