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Foods to Eat for Better Sleep
In addition to leaving you feeling tired, not getting enough sleep affects various processes in your brain and body that can lead to unhealthy food choices. Sleeping too few hours may increase hormones that stimulate appetite as well as suppress those that signal satiety. At the same time, short sleep durations appear to activate the reward centers in the brain,…
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FDA Proposes New Limits for Lead in Baby Foods
Action levels are not mandatory limits, but the FDA may consider a food to be adulterated if it exceeds those levels, which could lead it to take various enforcement actions. “The FDA estimates that these action levels could result in as much as a 24 to 27 percent reduction in exposure to lead from these foods,” said the agency’s commissioner, Robert…
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How to Make Fried Foods Healthier
With a few smart moves, you can enjoy the crunchiness of your fried favorites while reducing the health consequences. Start with these steps. Go easy on restaurant fried foods. Occasionally making a batch of homemade fries probably isn’t a problem, Wood says. “The real concern is when restaurants reheat the same oil in a deep fryer over and over again,”…
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6 holiday foods to eat for quality sleep — and 3 you should avoid
Christmas is all about the festive foods and delicious sweet treats that we dream about all year. But unfortunately, this change in our diets can wreak havoc with our sleep. From late night sugary snacks to big evening meals, you may find it more difficult to fall asleep and experience more frequent nighttime awakenings. The good news is that some…
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8 Holiday Foods With Surprising Health Benefits
Pumpkin spice has been a long-standing holiday flavor trend in foods and beverages. That would be fine except that “spice” often means added sugars, not just nutmeg and cinnamon. But pumpkin itself is a nutrition powerhouse high in fiber, vitamins A and C (important for vision and fighting infection), and antioxidants, and it has just 30 calories per cup. Whether…
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California Bans 6 Food Dyes in School Foods
“As a lawmaker, a parent, and someone who struggled with ADHD, I find it unacceptable that we allow schools to serve foods with additives that are linked to cancer, hyperactivity, and neurobehavioral harms,” says Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino), the California state assemblyman who authored the bill. “This bipartisan law will empower schools to better protect the health and well-being of students…
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Best and Worst of Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Foods and Other Fall Items
CR staffers tasted 24 autumnal products. Which ones did they fall for and which fell flat? There’s always a limited window to try Trader Joe’s seasonal treats. We’ll help you key in on must-try items. By Perry Santanachote With Kevin Doyle, Ginger Cowles, Althea Chang-Cook, Theresa Panetta, and Alisa O’Connor A trip to any grocery store or chain coffee shop…
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Foods You Can & Can’t Put Down a Garbage Disposal
“Grease is related to up to 65 percent of sewer overflows,” adds Rebecca Shelton, a wastewater engineer in the Atlanta metro area. To dispose of FOGs properly, experts suggest using oil solidifers like FryAway. You might not realize that creamy foods like peanut butter and dairy products fall into the FOGs category. So butter, heavy cream, and ice cream are…
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