This document contains quotes and links to audio stories from experts in the field sharing why they support healthy school meals for all. These stories can be posted on social media, used in print materials, or shared in emails.
People lose little or no more weight on low-carb diets than on weight-loss diets with more carbs, according to a rigorous review of 61 clinical trials on 6,925 people. Only 14 of the trials tested very-lowcarb diets, but they yielded no better results.
What to do: Pick any weight-loss diet—low-carb or not—that’s healthy and cuts calories.
People may eat more of ultra-processed foods in part because they’re often soft and eaten quickly. When scientists offered 50 people one of four unlimited meals (on four different days)
At shops like Jamba Juice, most smoothies aren’t just fruit plus milk or yogurt. They often contain sugary sherbet, juice, lemonade, frozen yogurt, etc. So even the smallest sizes typically start at 250 to 400 calories. In other words, they just can’t beat the smoothies you whip up at home. Here’s our DIY guide. Short on time, or on the go? We've also picked out some of the best bottled smoothies and shakes.
Serving for serving, beef creates far more greenhouse gases than any other food. And processed meats like bacon, sausage, hot dogs, and cold cuts increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Yet Americans eat much more meat than most of the world. And American men eat far more meat than American women. No doubt, many men enjoy their burgers, bacon, steak, and ribs. But could some men also prefer red meat because it’s considered “manly”? Researchers decided to find out.
On this page, I often tell you about the recent accomplishments of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, which publishes Nutrition Action. This month, I’d like to honor two people—one still with us and one, sadly, not—whose dedication and leadership helped make those achievements a reality.
The health impact of saturated fat (including dairy fat) is a key concern among the nation’s foremost health authorities. Here are common myths and facts you should know about dairy fat.
