Posted by Asha Hadley, R.D., L.D. on Aug 14, 2019 9:13:00 AM
Lemonade, hot dogs, chips, and flavored yogurt. These summertime snacks may sound harmless, but a recent study by the National Institutes of Health shows diets containing ultra-processed foods like these may lead to a larger intake of calories and weight gain, even if the nutritional content of the foods consumed are similar to foods that are minimally processed.
Topics: unhealthy habits, healthy food choices, ultra-processed foods
It’s no secret that smoking and drinking are bad habits, but did you know there are several other common habits that could be slowly killing you? Many of these habits lead to similar potentially deadly circumstances, so getting these habits in check could truly help save your life.
Topics: unhealthy habits, bad habits affect health, too much sitting
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