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10.06.2019
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Junk Food Causing the Increase in Food Allergies in Kids
People’s love of processed foods might be one reason for the stark increase in — and severity of — food allergies in the past few decades, a new study suggests. Looking at a group of children ages 6 to 12, researchers from the University of Naples Federico II found that kids who had food...
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White meat is just as bad as red meat when it comes to cholesterol: Study
Red meat has been given a bad rep for heart health in people whose diets have a high proportion of it, but a new study finds that white meat may be just as bad when it comes to cholesterol. Despite the common belief that white meats are less detrimental to our health, both red meat and white meat...
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07.06.2019
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Are protein shake supplements necessary for building muscle?
We would often see gym goers clutching a plastic bottle, vigorously shaking the contraption, then triumphantly chugging down the liquefied contents during or after a workout. The powdered protein shake—whether it is from whey, casein, soy, egg or pea to name a few sources—has been a popular...
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07.06.2019
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High-Protein Diet: How to Get Started
From weight loss to building muscle, there’s plenty of evidence behind the power of protein. Here’s how to make it work for you. Why you need protein Whether you’re hoping to lose weight, build muscle, or just have more energy to power you through your day, a high-protein diet can help....
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06.06.2019
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Animal-based and plant-based protein-rich foods and cardiovascular health: a complex conundrum
Dietary protein is integral to human health, but controversies swirl around the cardiovascular health effects of consuming animal-based compared with plant-based protein-rich foods. This important nutrition and health issue is complicated by whether the relative effects of animal-based compared...
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