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The Low-Down on High Blood Pressure

The Low-Down on High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure predicts bad health outcomes Keep Moving and Eat Better to reduce your blood pressure High blood pressure (hypertension) accounts for a substantial fraction of US medical care costs. Plus, high blood pressure predicts increased risk of other bad health outcomes including cardiovascular disease, stroke, and vascular dementia. The American College of Cardiology…
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Eat Foods With Lower Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load

Eat Foods With Lower Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
Reduce the glycemic index / load of foods you eat Lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, weight gain, and coronary heart disease Glycemic index (GI) refers to the relative rise in blood sugar after consuming a particular food.  Glycemic load (GL) adjusts the GI value for serving size. The bigger the serving size, the…
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Do Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes Reduce Consumption?

Do Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes Reduce Consumption?
Simulations by economists say they should Does real-world evidence agree? Sugar-sweetened beverages provide little or no nutritional benefit. A recent review finds that higher intake predicts increased risk of type 2 diabetes, weight gain, and coronary heart disease. Our bodies may not properly account for the caloric value of sugar-sweetened beverages. The “extra” 140 calories…
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Maternal Diet Predicts Risk of Premature Birth

Maternal Diet Predicts Risk of Premature Birth
Diet matters when it comes to preterm birth Focus on eating better foods rather than avoiding junk foods Lower maternal diet quality predicts higher risks of birth defects, gestational length, and other aspects of fetal development. Researchers in Spain used data from 787 expectant mothers to determine if fruit and vegetable intake predicted the length…
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