For years, people have been hearing the same nutritional advice. Whole foods are healthy; processed foods are unhealthy. The message seems simple and easy to understand. Fresh fruits and vegetables are delicious. Packaged foods are no good. But scientists are now discovering that the story is more complicated. New research shows that not … Read more
For some consumers, eating donuts is an obsessive habit. “I can’t even be near donuts…any kind of donut, because I’d eat a dozen by myself. I’m type 2 diabetic, so that could kill me…but for some reason I can’t stop eating donuts.” The American diet contains too many processed foods, and “there is growing concern … Read more
For years, people have been hearing the same nutritional advice. Whole foods are healthy; processed foods are unhealthy. The message seems simple and easy to understand. Fresh fruits and vegetables are delicious. Packaged foods are no good. But scientists are now discovering that the story is more complicated. New research shows that not … Read more
Review by nutritionist Casey Wing, RD, CD Credit: Getty Images. Eating well design. Important points Potatoes, especially the skin, contain soluble fiber and resistant starch, which can help lower LDL cholesterol. Whole grain bread provides fiber and nutrients that support heart health. Beans are rich in soluble fiber, resistant starch, and vegetable protein that help … Read more