Healthy Nutrition Archives

Eat These 6 Foods to Reduce Heart Disease Risk

August 31, 2023 at 6:19 am3 min reading

The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 18 million people die from cardio-vascular disease (CVD) per year, which is about 32% of all global deaths. A new study shows that not eating enough of 6 healthy food groups is associated with an increased risk of…

Are Natural Foods Healthier Than Processed?

August 10, 2023 at 6:00 am3 min reading

Health & Training

Processed foods make us fat and miserable while natural foods are the golden ticket to good health, right? It may seem like that on the surface but the full story is a bit more complicated, especially for active cyclists. Let’s take a closer look to…

Warning Labels on Restaurant Menus Made People Order Fewer High-Sugar Foods

June 15, 2023 at 6:06 am3 min reading

Health & Training

An online experiment directed by researchers at the University of California, Davis, demonstrated that warning labels with information about added sugar can reduce people’s tendency to order high-sugar foods. Menu labels are effective in raising awareness about added sugar in products ranging from small-sized sodas…

Eating Fatty Junk Foods Makes You Crave More Fat

May 19, 2023 at 1:17 pm4 min reading

Health & Training

Why do we find it so hard to resist high-fat junk foods? We know they are unhealthy, but as soon as we get hooked, we can’t seem to stop. A recent study discovered a connection between our food choices, our brain wiring and our cravings.…

These Activity “Snacks” Help Maintain Muscle

January 26, 2023 at 11:42 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Do you need to spend a lot of time exercising to get the health benefits? A new study finds that even very short bouts of activity can be beneficial if they break up long stretches of sitting. Let’s take a closer look at what you…