You may have come across products like alkaline water or “acid-busting” diets that say they can help with weight loss, reduce inflammation, and/or improve hydration, digestion, and bone health by “balancing pH levels” in the body. Like many health trends, this one is rooted in fact but branches out into unsubstantiated or incorrect territory. To […]
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A team of researchers (including our editor-in-chief Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc) studied the impact of low-carbohydrate (low-carb) diet patterns on inflammation and oxidative stress. The study compared low-carb diet patterns that favored high-quality carbohydrates (like whole grains) to those that favored refined carbohydrate foods (those made with white flour and added sugars). To continue reading
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Wander down the snack aisle and you’ll see chips, cookies, crackers, and bars labeled with words like “natural,” “organic,” “made with real fruit,” “low-fat,” and “high protein.” These claims can give a food what is known as a “health halo,” making it appear to be a good choice when it really is not. To continue
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