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Marketing Takes Off and Obesity Soars 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 16, 2024, 7:00 am.

The unprecedented rise in the power, scope, and sophistication of food marketing starting around 1980 aligns well with the blastoff slope of… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Do Taxpayer Subsidies Play a Role in the Obesity Epidemic? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 11, 2024, 7:00 am.

Why are U.S. taxpayers giving billions of dollars to support the likes of the sugar and meat industries? The rise in calorie surplus suffici… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Processed Foods and Obesity 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 9, 2024, 7:00 am.

The rise in the U.S. calorie supply responsible for the obesity epidemic wasn’t just about more food, but a different kind of food. The ri… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Cutting the Calorie-Rich-And-Processed Foods 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 4, 2024, 7:00 am.

We have an uncanny ability to pick out the subtle distinctions in calorie density of foods, but only within the natural range. The tradition… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Are We Polar Bears in a Jungle? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 2, 2024, 7:00 am.

Rather than being some kind of disorder or a failure of willpower, weight gain is largely a normal response by normal people to an abnormal … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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What Is the Role of Our Genes in the Obesity Epidemic? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 27, 2024, 7:00 am.

The “fat gene” accounts for less than 1 percent of the differences in size between people. To date, about a hundred genetic markers have… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Processed Foods and Obesity 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 9, 2024, 7:00 am.

The rise in the U.S. calorie supply responsible for the obesity epidemic wasn’t just about more food, but a different kind of food. The ri… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Cutting the Calorie-Rich-And-Processed Foods 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 4, 2024, 7:00 am.

We have an uncanny ability to pick out the subtle distinctions in calorie density of foods, but only within the natural range. The tradition… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Are We Polar Bears in a Jungle? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 2, 2024, 7:00 am.

Rather than being some kind of disorder or a failure of willpower, weight gain is largely a normal response by normal people to an abnormal … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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What Is the Role of Our Genes in the Obesity Epidemic? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 27, 2024, 7:00 am.

The “fat gene” accounts for less than 1 percent of the differences in size between people. To date, about a hundred genetic markers have… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The Roles Diet and Exercise Play in the Obesity Epidemic 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 25, 2024, 7:00 am.

The common explanations for the cause of the obesity epidemic put forward by the food industry and policymakers, such as inactivity or a lac… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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What Should We Eat? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 20, 2024, 7:00 am.

Here is a review of reviews on the health effects of animal foods versus plant foods. Instead of looking only at individual studies or indiv… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Are We Polar Bears in a Jungle? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on July 2, 2024, 7:00 am.

Rather than being some kind of disorder or a failure of willpower, weight gain is largely a normal response by normal people to an abnormal … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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What Is the Role of Our Genes in the Obesity Epidemic? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 27, 2024, 7:00 am.

The “fat gene” accounts for less than 1 percent of the differences in size between people. To date, about a hundred genetic markers have… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The Roles Diet and Exercise Play in the Obesity Epidemic 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 25, 2024, 7:00 am.

The common explanations for the cause of the obesity epidemic put forward by the food industry and policymakers, such as inactivity or a lac… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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What Should We Eat? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 20, 2024, 7:00 am.

Here is a review of reviews on the health effects of animal foods versus plant foods. Instead of looking only at individual studies or indiv… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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What Should We Drink? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 18, 2024, 7:00 am.

Here is a review of reviews on the health effects of tea, coffee, milk, wine, and soda. If you’ve watched my videos or read my […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Headache and Migraine Relief from Foods 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 13, 2024, 7:00 am.

Plant-based diets are put to the test for treating migraine headaches. Headaches are one of the top five reasons people end up in emergency … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

The Roles Diet and Exercise Play in the Obesity Epidemic 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 25, 2024, 7:00 am.

The common explanations for the cause of the obesity epidemic put forward by the food industry and policymakers, such as inactivity or a lac… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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What Should We Eat? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 20, 2024, 7:00 am.

Here is a review of reviews on the health effects of animal foods versus plant foods. Instead of looking only at individual studies or indiv… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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What Should We Drink? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 18, 2024, 7:00 am.

Here is a review of reviews on the health effects of tea, coffee, milk, wine, and soda. If you’ve watched my videos or read my […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Headache and Migraine Relief from Foods 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 13, 2024, 7:00 am.

Plant-based diets are put to the test for treating migraine headaches. Headaches are one of the top five reasons people end up in emergency … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Children’s Cereals: Candy for Breakfast? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 11, 2024, 7:00 am.

Plastering front-of-package nutrient claims on cereal boxes is an attempt to distract us from the incongruity of feeding our children multic… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Is All Vegan Food Healthy? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 6, 2024, 7:00 am.

How do healthier plant-based diets compare to unhealthy plant foods and animal foods when it comes to diabetes risk?  In my video on flexit… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

What Should We Drink? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 18, 2024, 7:00 am.

Here is a review of reviews on the health effects of tea, coffee, milk, wine, and soda. If you’ve watched my videos or read my […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Headache and Migraine Relief from Foods 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 13, 2024, 7:00 am.

Plant-based diets are put to the test for treating migraine headaches. Headaches are one of the top five reasons people end up in emergency … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Children’s Cereals: Candy for Breakfast? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 11, 2024, 7:00 am.

Plastering front-of-package nutrient claims on cereal boxes is an attempt to distract us from the incongruity of feeding our children multic… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Is All Vegan Food Healthy? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 6, 2024, 7:00 am.

How do healthier plant-based diets compare to unhealthy plant foods and animal foods when it comes to diabetes risk?  In my video on flexit… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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How Much Added Sugar Is Okay? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 4, 2024, 7:00 am.

Public health authorities continue to lower the upper tolerable limit of daily added sugar intake. Dating back to the original “Dietary Go… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Exploring Indian Cuisine with Sheil Shukla

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 30, 2024, 7:00 am.

We had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Sheil Shukla about his work, food, traditional Indian culture, and Asian American and Pacific Island… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Children’s Cereals: Candy for Breakfast? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 11, 2024, 7:00 am.

Plastering front-of-package nutrient claims on cereal boxes is an attempt to distract us from the incongruity of feeding our children multic… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Is All Vegan Food Healthy? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 6, 2024, 7:00 am.

How do healthier plant-based diets compare to unhealthy plant foods and animal foods when it comes to diabetes risk?  In my video on flexit… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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How Much Added Sugar Is Okay? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 4, 2024, 7:00 am.

Public health authorities continue to lower the upper tolerable limit of daily added sugar intake. Dating back to the original “Dietary Go… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Exploring Indian Cuisine with Sheil Shukla

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 30, 2024, 7:00 am.

We had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Sheil Shukla about his work, food, traditional Indian culture, and Asian American and Pacific Island… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Does Marijuana Affect Weight Gain or Bone Density? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 28, 2024, 7:00 am.

Are the apparent adverse effects of heavy cannabis use on the bone just due to users being thinner?  It’s been recognized for decades tha… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Seasonal Weight Gain in the Fall 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 23, 2024, 7:00 am.

SAD doesn’t just stand for the standard American diet. There’s a condition known as seasonal affective disorder that is characterized by… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

How Much Added Sugar Is Okay? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on June 4, 2024, 7:00 am.

Public health authorities continue to lower the upper tolerable limit of daily added sugar intake. Dating back to the original “Dietary Go… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Exploring Indian Cuisine with Sheil Shukla

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 30, 2024, 7:00 am.

We had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Sheil Shukla about his work, food, traditional Indian culture, and Asian American and Pacific Island… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Does Marijuana Affect Weight Gain or Bone Density? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 28, 2024, 7:00 am.

Are the apparent adverse effects of heavy cannabis use on the bone just due to users being thinner?  It’s been recognized for decades tha… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Seasonal Weight Gain in the Fall 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 23, 2024, 7:00 am.

SAD doesn’t just stand for the standard American diet. There’s a condition known as seasonal affective disorder that is characterized by… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Phototherapy and Losing Weight 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 21, 2024, 7:00 am.

What did randomized controlled trials of phototherapy—bright morning light—for weight loss find?  If weakening our circadian rhythm can… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The Truth About Heart Stents

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 16, 2024, 7:00 am.

Coronary artery disease, the number one killer of men and women, involves blockages in the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. As di… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Does Marijuana Affect Weight Gain or Bone Density? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 28, 2024, 7:00 am.

Are the apparent adverse effects of heavy cannabis use on the bone just due to users being thinner?  It’s been recognized for decades tha… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Seasonal Weight Gain in the Fall 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 23, 2024, 7:00 am.

SAD doesn’t just stand for the standard American diet. There’s a condition known as seasonal affective disorder that is characterized by… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Phototherapy and Losing Weight 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 21, 2024, 7:00 am.

What did randomized controlled trials of phototherapy—bright morning light—for weight loss find?  If weakening our circadian rhythm can… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The Truth About Heart Stents

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 16, 2024, 7:00 am.

Coronary artery disease, the number one killer of men and women, involves blockages in the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. As di… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Irregular Meals, Night Shifts, and Metabolic Harms 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 14, 2024, 7:00 am.

What can shift workers do to moderate the adverse effects of circadian rhythm disruption? Shift workers may have higher rates of death from … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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How Healthy Are Ancient Grains? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 9, 2024, 7:00 am.

Ancient types of wheat, like kamut, are put to the test for inflammation, blood sugar, and cholesterol control.  The number one killer in t… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Phototherapy and Losing Weight 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 21, 2024, 7:00 am.

What did randomized controlled trials of phototherapy—bright morning light—for weight loss find?  If weakening our circadian rhythm can… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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The Truth About Heart Stents

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 16, 2024, 7:00 am.

Coronary artery disease, the number one killer of men and women, involves blockages in the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. As di… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Irregular Meals, Night Shifts, and Metabolic Harms 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 14, 2024, 7:00 am.

What can shift workers do to moderate the adverse effects of circadian rhythm disruption? Shift workers may have higher rates of death from … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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How Healthy Are Ancient Grains? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 9, 2024, 7:00 am.

Ancient types of wheat, like kamut, are put to the test for inflammation, blood sugar, and cholesterol control.  The number one killer in t… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Syncing Your Brain and Body Clocks 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 7, 2024, 7:00 am.

Exposure to bright light synchronizes the central circadian clock in our brain, whereas proper meal timing helps sync the timing of differen… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Explore NutritionFacts.org Resources

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 2, 2024, 7:00 am.

NutritionFacts.org has so many free resources to help you on your journey to a healthier life. The Evidence-Based Eating Guide       The … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

Irregular Meals, Night Shifts, and Metabolic Harms 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 14, 2024, 7:00 am.

What can shift workers do to moderate the adverse effects of circadian rhythm disruption? Shift workers may have higher rates of death from … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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How Healthy Are Ancient Grains? 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 9, 2024, 7:00 am.

Ancient types of wheat, like kamut, are put to the test for inflammation, blood sugar, and cholesterol control.  The number one killer in t… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Syncing Your Brain and Body Clocks 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 7, 2024, 7:00 am.

Exposure to bright light synchronizes the central circadian clock in our brain, whereas proper meal timing helps sync the timing of differen… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Explore NutritionFacts.org Resources

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on May 2, 2024, 7:00 am.

NutritionFacts.org has so many free resources to help you on your journey to a healthier life. The Evidence-Based Eating Guide       The … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Circadian Rhythms and Our Blood Sugar Levels 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 30, 2024, 7:00 am.

The same meal eaten at the wrong time of day can double blood sugar. We’ve known for more than half a century that our glucose […]… Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.

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Brain-Boosting Grapes 

Story from NutritionFacts.org. Originally posted on April 25, 2024, 7:00 am.

Grape juice and whole grapes are put to the test for brain function, including cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s. In 2010, the first … Read the full story on NutritionFacts.org.