Macronutrients
The Hidden Dangers Of Drinking Panera Bread’s ‘Charged Lemonade’ Energy Drink – Health Digest
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that healthy adults keep their caffeine intake under 400 milligrams a day. Still, not everyone will tolerate coffee the same way. According to a professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto, Ahmed El-Sohemy (via Toronto Star), research suggests some people metabolize coffee slowly. “For those individuals, […]
What It Means When Your Poop Doesn’t Smell – Health Digest
But one’s digestion is just part of the equation. Diet also plays a significant role. That being said, tweaking what you eat can actually influence the odor of your poop. So, if you just changed your eating habits and noticed that your recent trips to the toilet are a bit less aromatic, there’s a good […]
What Happens When You Eat Ice Cream On An Empty Stomach – Health Digest
When you eat too much sugar from ice cream and your liver doesn’t need any more glycogen, your body stores it as fat, per Women’s Health Network. Fat cells produce more estrogen. Not only that but when your blood sugar spikes, your pancreas produces more insulin as a response. The increased insulin means a decrease in […]
Maybe Think Twice Before Drinking Milk If You Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
Now, what’s the connection between dairy and hypothyroidism? Well, medical professionals at NP Thyroid have determined that cow’s milk and dairy products have been proven to exacerbate the production of inflammatory chemicals within the human body. These inflammatory chemicals can have negative effects on your brain and other parts of the body, including your thyroid […]
Is Drinking Milk Good Or Bad For Your Eyes? What The Experts Say – Health Digest
There are not a lot of studies out there directly linking bad eye health to saturated fat content in milk. One 2020 study published in the International Journal of Cardiology Hypertension looked at the possible association between excessive milk consumption and carotid atherosclerosis (carotid artery disease) and found a link in the elderly population surveyed […]
Is It Bad To Drink Juice On An Empty Stomach? What To Consider – Health Digest
Nutritionist, certified diabetes educator, and physiotherapist, Archana Batra told Indian Express that juices are packed full of nutritional value — antioxidants that help with inflammation are one. They can also offer some relief when it comes to constipation and urinary tract infections, she added. Plus, the beauty of juices is that you can combine several different […]
Eat This Unexpected Protein To Improve Your Eye Health – Health Digest
Vitamin A ensures that your light-sensing retina functions properly and also protects your retina and overall vision, according to Providence Eye & Laser Specialists. If you don’t get enough vitamin A, you could be at risk for eye infections, dry eyes, or eye inflammation. A 6-ounce container of plain, low-fat yogurt has 88 IU of […]
The Worst Time Of Year To Start A Diet – Health Digest
The absolute worst time of year to start a diet is during New Year’s. Adopting a healthier lifestyle and picking up a new diet is a very common New Year’s resolution. According to Forbes, nearly 40% of all American adults reported setting health, fitness, and diet-related resolutions earlier this year. Statistically, though, Forbes found that […]
This Plant-Based Milk Has The Least Amount Of Sugar – Health Digest
When choosing between dairy and plant-based options, it’s essential to understand the differences in sugar content. Undeniably Dairy, a program sponsored by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy and America’s dairy farmers, explains that cow’s milk contains lactose, a type of natural sugar. Whole and reduced-fat milk contains around 12 grams of sugar per cup. Sweetened […]
Here’s How Long Protein Actually Stays In Your Body – Health Digest
Some proteins can be digested within 30 minutes or up to two hours. While they might be great for a post-workout recovery, these proteins don’t help you feel full for too long. Whey, pea, and collagen protein powders are fast-digesting proteins (per Vidafuel). Other proteins can take up to four hours to completely digest in […]