The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly-processed food. But, when it comes to carbs, many people don’t know which ones are ultra-processed. Here’s an easy way to find out.
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You can’t outrun a bad diet. Food not lack of exercise fuels obesity, study finds
One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries were obesity is rare. A major study finds that’s not the case.
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Hey, meat eaters. Your gut health can rival a vegan’s. Here’s how
Our guts are home to trillions of microbes that influence our health. A new study finds the key to a healthy microbiome is the variety of plant-based food in your diet, even if you eat meat.
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Opinion: Ancient gastronomy from mammoths to muesli
Forget the saber-toothed tiger steaks: a new study published this week reveals that ancient humans also ate their veggies. NPR’s Scott Simon marvels at the menu.
