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Fiber comprising a lot of an overall healthy diet may have resulted in weight loss for two groups of people in a recent study- those who ate only during a shortened period while they were awake, so-called time restricted eating … Increasing fiber may be key to weight loss in a study of time restricted eating, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Is there any benefit at all to time restricted eating, or TRE, for losing weight when compared to a usual eating pattern? That’s the question addressed in a recent Johns Hopkins study headed by Nisa Maruthur, a primary care expert, … How does time restricted eating compare to a healthy diet? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
If you’re thinking of using time restricted eating, where you only consume food for a shortened part of your waking hours, for weight loss, results of a new study from Johns Hopkins may inform. Nisa Maruthur, a primary care physician, … How can time restricted eating be fairly studied for weight loss? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Time restricted eating, or TRE, seems like it might help people lose weight, many studies in animal models suggested. So Nisa Maruthur, an internal medicine expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues designed a study to assess this strategy in people. … Would eating most of your daily intake before 1pm help you lose weight? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Will restricting how many hours while you’re awake you allow yourself to eat help you lose weight? So called time restricted eating looked promising based on some studies, so Nisa Maruthur, an internal medicine expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues … What does a new study on time restricted eating tell us? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Probiotics are all the rage these days, with food products touting their active cultures and ability to improve gut health. Ashli Greenwald, a dietician at Johns Hopkins, says while most of us will benefit from consuming probiotics, for some it … Are there people who shouldn’t be taking probiotics? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Just when you thought you knew about probiotics and how to incorporate them into your diet, along comes prebiotics. Ashli Greenwald, a dietician at Johns Hopkins, explains. A prebiotic is a non digestible food component that helps stimulate the growth … What is a prebiotic? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Keeping your gut healthy is a good strategy for improving and maintaining your overall health, many studies demonstrate. Ashli Greenwald, a dietician at Johns Hopkins, says consuming probiotics may be the best way to help your gut microbiome. There are … What are good dietary sources of probiotics? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Should you be incorporating probiotics into your diet? Ashli Greenwald, a dietician at Johns Hopkins, says in terms of taking steps to improve your overall health, the answer is a resounding yes. What probiotics are, they are live micro organisms … You may be able to improve your gut microbiome with what you eat, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Underpinning that old adage ‘you are what you eat’ is the bacteria in our gut, or what is known as the gut microbiome. Ashli Greenwald, a dietician at Johns Hopkins, says our diets have much to do with which bugs … What’s going on in your gut has a lot to do with your overall health, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Plant based eating is gaining momentum as more people turn to it for better health, to control weight, and for a more sustainable planet. Jaclyn Rose, a dietician at Johns Hopkins, says if you’re considering this, it’s wise to consult … Should you consult a dietician if you’re trying to transition to a more plant based diet? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Gut bacteria, known collectively as the gut microbiome, are inextricably linked with your overall health. Can a plant based diet help improve and maintain your gut microbiome? Jaclyn Rose, a Johns Hopkins dietician, says yes indeed. Rose: Diets rich in … Can a plant based diet improve your gut microbiome? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Impossible burgers, made largely of soybeans, and other meat substitutes have been on the market for some time now, but are they any healthier than their animal product predecessors? Johns Hopkins dietician Jaclyn Rose says yes, these products do undergo … Are plant based meat substitutes a healthy diet choice? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Foods that are derived from soybeans, like tofu, can be an important source of protein in a largely plant based diet. But some women worry about consuming them if they’ve had breast cancer, since these foods contain a form of … Soy foods are fine additions to a plant based diet, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Fresh vegetables are always a better choice than frozen, right? Not so, says Jaclyn Rose, a dietician at Johns Hopkins. Rose: In terms of nutritional value there’s really no significant difference in fresh versus frozen foods. I actually am constantly … Should you always opt for fresh vegetables and fruits rather than frozen? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Fruits and vegetables should comprise the core of your diet, experts from fields as diverse as nutrition to cancer to climate change agree. And if you’re on board but haven’t yet been a big consumer of these foods, Johns Hopkins … Take your time when incorporating more plants into your diet, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
If you’re overweight or obese, or if you’re simply trying to change your diet to be more health promoting, you may have been told that fat is a no-no. Johns Hopkins dietician Jaclyn Rose says that’s true for some fats, … Some plant foods are high in fat, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
When people ask health professionals about changing their diet to be more healthful, many recommend a low-fat approach. Jaclyn Rose, a dietician at Johns Hopkins, says a more holistic approach including mostly plant-based foods may be better. Rose: There’s nothing … reports Read More »
If you’re an older adult, is it worth the time and effort to modify your diet to a more plant based approach? Very much yes, says Johns Hopkins dietician Jaclyn Rose. Rose: I think it is beneficial to incorporate more … Is it ever too late to begin adding more plant foods to your diet? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Foods labeled organic are generally more expensive than conventional foods, with meats topping the list. Jaqueline Rose, a dietician at Johns Hopkins, says when buying fruits and vegetables, there are some considerations. Rose: Organic, if its accessible, may reduce some … Do you need to go fully organic in the foods you consume? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Some types of cancer seem to be increasing in incidence among adults younger than age fifty, with a new large analysis seeming to associate this risk with a host of factors. Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson at Johns Hopkins … What accounts for increased cancer risk among adults younger than fifty? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Foods that can’t be found in nature and have undergone extensive processing are known as ‘ultraprocessed,’ with a new study fingering them as associated with adverse health outcomes. Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson at Johns Hopkins says the message … Avoiding ultraprocessed foods is good for your health, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
The ketogenic diet, which consists mostly of fat with some protein and very few carbs, has gained visibility as other diets such as the paleo diet have become increasingly popular for weight loss, and it’s used to control epilepsy. Is … If you’re an adult with epilepsy, might you try a specialized diet in lieu of medication? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
High fat, some protein, very few carbohydrates. That’s largely what constitutes a ketogenic diet, developed 100 years ago to help control epilepsy in children and adults. Now the diet is first line treatment for certain metabolic disorders and is gaining … Does a specialized diet help adults with epilepsy? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
The ketogenic diet is a very high fat and very low carbohydrate diet that helps both children and adults with epilepsy control their seizures, and the diet is now celebrating its one-hundredth anniversary. Eric Kossoff, a neurologist and pediatric ketogenic … Can a high fat diet keep seizures under control for people with epilepsy? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
The ketogenic diet, which relies on fats and proteins as energy sources and avoids carbohydrates, actually began 100 years ago as a means to control epilepsy in both adults and children and was also used for a host of other … The ketogenic diet is turning 100, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
Anchor lead: If you have diabetes what you eat really does make a difference, Elizabeth Tracey reports Low carb diets do help people with diabetes improve their health, a recent meta-analysis found, although the benefits seemed to wane after a … Eating for Health Read More »
Anchor lead: How can the impact of carbohydrates be tested best? Elizabeth Tracey reports Carbohydrate consumption may be an important tool in helping control diabetes, a new meta-analysis suggests, and most helpful is knowing which carbs to avoid. Rita Kalyani, … What’s a Low Carb? Read More »
Anchor lead: What is the impact of a low carbohydrate diet in people with diabetes? Elizabeth Tracey reports Low carbohydrate diets seem to go in and out of favor, with a recent analysis of studies looking at their impact on … Low Carb Read More »
Anchor lead: Does limiting your eating to just six hours a day result in weight loss? Elizabeth Tracey reports Confining food consumption to just six hours a day will help you lose weight and keep it under control, advocates say. … Just Six Read More »
Anchor lead: Does limiting the duration of time during which you eat result in weight loss? Elizabeth Tracey reports Consuming food for a limited amount of time earlier each day is advocated by some for weight loss. Now a study … Timing of Eating Read More »