Legumes significantly improve the nutritional profile of the American diet

Legumes significantly improve the nutritional profile of the American diet

A recent study published in NutrientsAn open-access scientific journal shows that swapping legumes for small amounts of conventional protein sources and refined grains significantly improves the nutritional profile of the American diet. This new research adds to the growing body of evidence showing the multiple benefits of including legumes as part of a healthy diet. …

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Reducing sodium in the diet significantly lowers blood pressure in one week

Reducing sodium in the diet significantly lowers blood pressure in one week

A new study found that reducing sodium in the diet to 4,000 milligrams per day significantly reduced blood pressure after one week. This was the case for 70% of adults aged 50 to 75. The findings were presented at the 2023 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 11, 2023. Deepak K. …

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Making a dietary change can significantly improve your blood pressure

Making a dietary change can significantly improve your blood pressure

A dietary change can lower blood pressure in almost everyone, according to new research. A study published Saturday in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that reducing salt intake to about a teaspoon can lower blood pressure, even for people with high blood pressure and those taking blood pressure medications. Researchers from Vanderbilt …

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Eating even 2 servings of red meat per week can significantly increase the risk of developing diabetes. 10 High-Protein Alternatives That Can Boost Your Health and the Planets

Eating even 2 servings of red meat per week can significantly increase the risk of developing diabetes.  10 High-Protein Alternatives That Can Boost Your Health and the Planets

Eating more than one serving of red meat per week may significantly increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is according to a study published on Thursday in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers from the TH Chan School of General Medicine at Harvard University analyzed health data collected from nearly 220,000 participants …

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