Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, MS, RD Photographer: Ali Redmond. Design EatingWell. Key points Eating oatmeal may help lower cholesterol in people with metabolic syndrome. The study suggests that the gut microbiome may help create the benefit. Adding oatmeal to your diet can be a practical strategy to support heart health. If your doctor has … Read more
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, MS, RD Getty Images. Design EatingWell. Key points Cutting out ultra-processed foods improved weight, cholesterol and insulin sensitivity. Both meat-based and vegetarian diets provided similar metabolic health benefits. Older adults naturally ate fewer calories when meals focused on whole foods. We all want to live a long life, but what … Read more
Reviewed by Dietitian Madeline Peck, RDN, CDN Design elements: Getty Images. Design EatingWell. Key points Food preservatives can be natural or synthetic and extend the shelf life of food. Some common preservatives have been associated with an increased risk of cancer. Focusing on whole foods when possible can reduce the risk of cancer. While the … Read more
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, MS, RD Design elements: Getty Images. Design EatingWell. Key points Choline is an essential micronutrient for a healthy brain and nervous system. Low levels of choline in the blood are linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Choline is found in seafood, meat, dairy, nuts, potatoes, legumes and whole … Read more
Eating a daily serving of peanuts can help older adults improve blood flow to the brain and boost memory, according to new research. In a study published in Clinical Nutrition, scientists at the NUTRIM Institute at Maastricht University Medical Center in the Netherlands set out to test whether this simple and inexpensive food could make … Read more