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
Cheese is one of those foods that can be easy to overeat—and there’s a scientific reason for that. According to a study published in PLoS Onefoods high in carbohydrates and fat (such as cheese) can be addictive. Additionally, cheese contains a protein called casein that breaks down into opioid-like compounds and triggers a release of … Read more
Trying to meet each of your nutritional goals can be overwhelming. Get enough protein, fiber, calcium…there’s a lot to keep track of. This can be even more difficult if you’re trying to maintain a calorie deficit in an effort to lose weight in a healthy way. This is where foods that provide multiple nutrients can … Read more