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The phrase “meat glue” is likely to elicit a few scrunched noses or raised eyebrows, and the image of “gluing meat” together seems entirely unappealing. But transglutaminase (TG), or meat glue as it’s commonly called, is used in many processed foods today. However, it’s a controversial food additive. Indeed, in 2010, the European Union banned […]
Lives are being lost and destroyed by the failure of the NHS in England to provide care for people with eating disorders, MPs and campaigners say. They say more than a million people have an eating disorder, but specialist help is often difficult to access. It leaves patients relying on GPs who lack the skills […]
You’ll never eat chicken wings the same way again. Joshua Resnick/Shutterstock Tired of gnawing away at your chicken wings but never quite reaching all of that juicy meat? What about those grimy, sauce-covered fingers after digging in? All meat lovers have been there at least once or twice (if not every time!). Turns out, there’s a hassle-free […]
You’ve surely heard all about fiber and its many virtues. For starters, we know that eating lots of fiber-filled foods is associated with a regular pooping schedule, but it’s also associated with improved heart health, feeling full and satisfied after meals, and keeping your blood sugar stable. But how much should you actually be eating—especially […]
PBJ VelP/Shutterstock No one should ever turn their back on this childhood staple. But you will want to experiment with some upgrades to boost this family favorite’s nutrition. Try almond butter to almost double the fiber per tablespoon; you’ll also get more calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus—nutrients that are essential for bone health. Almonds are a […]
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A new study will make you rethink eating a lot of red meat. Larisa Blinova/Shutterstock Nowadays, it seems that many are becoming more and more focused on eating a plant-based diet and leaving out animal products. But indulging in a daily burger or steak can’t be that bad for you, right? Especially since those who […]
Whey protein SUPERGAL/Shutterstock “Since we know that the loss of muscle begins around age 30, it makes sense to think about foods that can help slow down the process of sarcopenia—age-related muscle loss,” says Ryan Whitcomb, MS, RD, CLT, a dietitian in Jersey City, NJ. While most nutrition experts will say it’s best to get […]
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Conversations around eating disorders often center on conditions like anorexia and bulimia, but disordered eating can take many forms. We wouldn’t be surprised, for instance, if you’ve never heard of diabulimia, a colloquial term used to describe a type of disordered eating specific to people with diabetes (typically type 1). Like other forms of disordered […]
No one’s ever claimed that burgers are health food, but even the occasional sandwich could wreak all kinds of havoc on your health. mapkucc/Shutterstock We’ve all been there—there, meaning the drive-thru, with our tummies rumbling. In a weak moment, throwing caution to the pick-up window might not seem like a grave mistake, but the terrible […]
Not everyone’s “wellness” habits are worth sharing ― not even when they belong to the person responsible for most of the “sharing” we do on a daily basis. On Tuesday, Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey delved into his personal decision-making and health tips in an interview with CNBC ― and many are (fairly) calling […]
Scientists have created new imaging technology to visualise what cells eat, which could help with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer. Edinburgh University researchers developed chemical probes which light up when they attach to specific molecules cells eat, such as glucose. They then set up an experiment using transparent fish embryos which […]
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