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X-ray imagery links ultra-processed foods to fatty muscle changes
science1 month ago

X-ray imagery links ultra-processed foods to fatty muscle changes

A Radiology study shows high intake of ultra-processed foods correlates with increased intramuscular fat, visible on X-ray in a 62-year-old woman whose diet was 87% ultra-processed. Fat deposition was most pronounced in the inner thigh muscles (adductors) and, to a lesser extent, in the hamstrings, suggesting UPFs may raise risks for metabolic disease and mobility issues even with moderate exercise. The piece notes UPFs are widespread in diets—roughly 60% of calories for many children come from UPFs—highlighting broad health concerns tied to ultra-processed foods.

via Daily Express US|
#food-and-drink#health#life-and-style
Boost your gut health with resistant starch in everyday foods
life-and-style3 months ago

Boost your gut health with resistant starch in everyday foods

Resistant starch is a beneficial, under‑the‑radar fibre that feeds gut microbes and helps lower cholesterol, manage blood sugar, and curb appetite. The Times explains how to boost it in everyday foods: cook and then cool starch‑heavy items like pasta, potatoes and rice; enjoy overnight oats; opt for underripe bananas; include pulses and chickpea pasta; and even freeze and reheat bread to raise resistant starch. Citing studies on cancer risk reduction, weight loss, and improved insulin sensitivity, the piece also advises aiming for about 30g of total fibre daily, gradually increasing intake to avoid bloating, and consulting a dietitian if IBS symptoms arise. It also covers safe rice cooling to prevent toxins.

via The Times|
#fiber#glycemic-index#gut-health
Gail’s 1,000-Calorie Club Sandwich Sparks Diet Debate
life-and-style3 months ago

Gail’s 1,000-Calorie Club Sandwich Sparks Diet Debate

The Times’ feature on Gail’s shows a chicken sandwich topping 1,000 calories (about 1,067 kcal for Gail’s Smoked Chicken Caesar Club), prompting comparisons with rivals like Pret and M&S. A nutritionist cautions that weight management hinges on overall balance and satiety, not a single high-calorie meal, while the piece also highlights lower-calorie Gail’s options (often under 500 kcal) and the value of fiber and protein in meals.

via The Times|
#1000-calorie#calories#chicken-sandwich
Statins: safer than feared, but protection isn’t a substitute for healthy living
life-and-style3 months ago

Statins: safer than feared, but protection isn’t a substitute for healthy living

A Lancet review suggests statins are generally well tolerated, easing concerns about memory loss or sleep disturbances. About 10 million in the UK take statins, mainly for primary prevention, but benefits depend on baseline cardiovascular risk. NICE estimates that at a 10% 10-year risk, 40 strokes or heart attacks could be prevented per 1,000 people over 10 years; numbers needed to treat vary (roughly 200 people for five years to prevent one heart attack in primary prevention, about 300 to prevent one stroke, with better figures for secondary prevention). The article emphasizes that diet and lifestyle remain crucial and that statins are risk reducers, not a substitute for healthy habits. It also notes tools like QRisk to estimate personal risk, though those estimates have limitations.

via The Times|
#cardiovascular#diet#life-and-style
Eat for Desire: A Mediterranean-Style Plan to Boost Libido and Health
life-and-style4 months ago

Eat for Desire: A Mediterranean-Style Plan to Boost Libido and Health

A Times nutrition expert links libido to overall health and recommends a Mediterranean-style diet rich in omega-3s, plant proteins, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats like avocado and olive oil to improve hormones and blood flow; it also advises limiting refined carbs and red meat, highlights zinc and B vitamins, and notes midlife and menopausal considerations for women while stressing that consistency matters more than any single meal.

via The Times|
#blood-flow#diet#hormones
A Luxury Ozempic Reset: Inside Austria’s Lanserhof Spa Week
life-and-style4 months ago

A Luxury Ozempic Reset: Inside Austria’s Lanserhof Spa Week

Lucy Cavendish spends seven nights at Lanserhof Lans near Innsbruck to trial a bespoke 'Ozempic generation' health programme for people on weight‑loss drugs, undergoing fasting, blood work, scans and therapies while keeping a tight schedule of wellness activities; she has already lost weight on Mounjaro and leaves encouraged by the programme’s focus on long‑term metabolic health, despite a hefty price tag and intensive regime.

via The Times|
#lanserhof#life-and-style#mounjaro