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Are you eating your veggies?
The colon cancer death of Chadwick Boseman, a famous young actor this week is a reminder that cancer screenings and a good lifestyle are important, no matter how healthy you may feel. Currently in the USA, only 5% of people get adequate fiber, only 10% eat the minimum recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, and only 23% exercise enough to meet basic health recommendations.
High Fiber Foods for Weight Control
iDiet adheres to the best nutrition science regarding balanced nutrient composition. But there is one area we believe current science is behind, and that is fiber. The USDA recently raised the daily recommendation on fiber from 25g to 28g, but…
Laxatives, Fiber, Bacteria and Your Health
Do you ever use laxatives? Laxative sales at retail total an astonishing $1.3 billion dollars each year in the USA. And constipation is the reason for over 2.5 million doctor visits annually. Did you know that straining while pooping can cause…
Dr. Roberts Lecture: Weight loss that works without gimmicks
Weight loss without gimmicks, or Weight loss that works! Obesity today is a problem that’s completely out of our control. This is a lightly edited transcript of the talk that Dr. Roberts gave in Boston at the Human Nutrition Center…
Good news about deadly diseases
There are some astonishing plans afoot in the world of medicine. Internet millionaires have targeted death as their next great challenge. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his physician wife Priscilla Chan recently announced a planned donation of $3 billion to…
October Food News You Can Use
We’re back to share a selection of the science & food news that caught our eyes recently. Childhood Obesity In 1975 there were 11 million obese children and adolescents in the USA. Now there are 124 million. This is more…
What happens when you lose 10-15 pounds?
There are many good reasons to lose weight. Appearance, self-confidence, or an upcoming big event are all great reasons. But today, let’s talk about health. What happens in your body if you start by losing a few pounds, like 5%…
Recent studies on artificial sweeteners change the discussion
Previously, the focus on artificial sweeteners was on safety.Now the discussion has broadened to include effects on gut bacteria. You may be aware that there has been a flurry of media articles about a new study on the safety of…
How to use the Glycemic Index in your diet plan
iDiet founder Dr. Susan Roberts was extensively quoted in this short article about the Glycemic Index (GI). You can watch the Glycemic Index of your daily diet without keeping a lot of numbers in your head. It’s easy with the…
Legumes Improve Heart Risk, Glycemic Control
Low-glycemic beans, peas and lentils are also linked to lower blood pressure. Previous research has shown that legumes — beans, peas and lentils — can help fight heart disease by improving cholesterol. Now, a new study suggests that legumes could…