Scientists have found that an Atkins-style diet could have an added benefit in winter – by keeping the flu at bay. Sticking to a diet low in carbohydrates but high in fat appears to stimulate the immune system, helping ward off the viral infection. The intriguing discovery comes from a study in which two groups…
Low Carb Diet Results In Smaller Fat Cells vs. Low Fat High Carb Diet Plans
“It’s pretty clear that when you have a lot of smaller fat cells, your metabolic health is tremendously improved,” Tracey McLaughlin, MD, MS, professor of medicine, endocrinology, gerontology and metabolism at the Stanford University Medical Center, said during her presentation. “As the fat cells get bigger, they predict the development of diabetes.” In a study assessing the…
Intermittent Fasting Could Benefit Heart Health, Study
A new study included more than 2,000 patients who had cardiac catheterization between 2013 and 2015. They were followed for 4.5 years afterward. Those who fasted regularly had a higher survival rate during follow-up than those who did not, according to researchers at Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. Fasting was a…
Keto Diet Can Do Wonders To Your Skin, Study
There’s good news for all the people who are interested in pursuing this diet as a new study has revealed that consuming oil in a well-balanced ketogenic diet is beneficial for one’s skin. “This study leads to a broader understanding of possible effects of ketogenic diets with a very high-fat content on skin inflammation and…
Study Finds That A High-Sugar Diet Leads To Acne More Than Tobacco Use
Acne is the eighth-most prevalent disease worldwide, according to existing research. Because it’s so common, there are remedies upon remedies for how we can treat the most stubborn of spots. But new research claims that there may be a way to prevent that first zit from making an appearance at all. Research presented at the 28th EADV Congress in Madrid found that…
Soda Drinking Tied to Higher Risk of Early Death
he large European study found that people who have more than two sodas a day — with or without sugar — had a higher risk of dying over about 16 years than people who sipped the fizzy beverages less than once a month. “We found that higher soft drink intake was associated with a greater risk of death from…
“Cage-Free,” “Free-Range,” and “Pasture-Raised” Eggs: What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between “cage-free,” “free-range,” and “pasture-raised” eggs? Whenever you buy eggs from the grocery store, you may have wondered why they have different labels, such as “cage-free,” “free-range,” and “pasture-raised.” You may have also noticed that they differ in price. Eggs vary in their nutrition profile as well. But one thing’s for sure…
Make Sure You’re Eating Enough Protein on a Low-Carb Diet, Here’s How
There’s no universal definition of a low-carb diet, but you’ll typically limit carbohydrates to roughly 25 percent of your calories, though it can range from 15 to 35 percent, depending on the person, explained Annie Reed, a registered dietitian in Greenville, SC. (This usually translates to eating fewer than 150 grams of carbs per day.) “The…
Keto Diet Helps Stop The Growth Of Certain Cancers, Study
In a brand-new animal study published in Cell Reports, researchers found that by restricting circulating blood glucose (aka blood sugar) levels in mice with lung cancer, they were able to prevent the growth of squamous cell carcinoma tumors. To reach this conclusion, the researchers lowered circulating blood glucose in mice by feeding them a ketogenic…
