Thousands of years ago, in the mountains of Peru, Chile, and Bolivia, the people of the Inca empire ate a diet rich in plants like peppers, squash, corn, and avocados. But their mother grain or chisaya mama was quinoa. The Incas believed that quinoa was sacred. But because of this spiritual importance, when the Spanish colonized … [Read more…]
People who eat red meat may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study, recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that even moderate consumption of red meat can heighten the risk of … [Read more…]
Cardiovascular disease, which is behind heart attacks and strokes, is the leading cause of death in the United States. Studies have linked the consumption of red and processed meats to an increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. In contrast, diets high in plant proteins are associated with a significantly lower risk of heart disease. Can … [Read more…]
For most people, chocolate is a year-round treat. But during the holidays, the sweet treat booms in popularity. In 2019, one report found that more than 90 percent of Americans gift chocolate and candy to their loved ones throughout the holiday season. But with the festive period approaching, Consumer Reports (CR)—a US nonprofit dedicated to … [Read more…]
Fox News correspondent Cortney Moore caused a stir when she cautioned against consuming too much hummus, citing an Eat This Not That article that interviewed several nutritionists and dietitians. Moore claimed that overdoing it with this dip could lead to gastrointestinal issues, arguing that because hummus is made from chickpeas—a legume that takes a while … [Read more…]