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Teens' Anxiety Linked to High Sugar Drink Intake, Meta-Analysis Finds
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Period Steak Myth Debunked: Iron, Cramps, and Real Dietary Help
Experts say a single steak around your period won’t quickly replenish iron lost to menstruation—iron absorption is partial and stores reflect weeks of intake, not a single meal. Cramps are mainly driven by prostaglandins and other factors, so an iron boost from one steak is unlikely to stop pain. While higher protein can support energy and overall well-being during periods, it isn’t a cramp cure; the key is consistently meeting iron and protein needs over time, not front-loading one meal.
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Fibre urged to become an essential nutrient
A Nature Food commentary argues that dietary fibre, despite strong evidence of health benefits and reduced chronic-disease risk, should be classified as an essential nutrient, with established reference values to inform clinical guidance, policy, and public-health interventions.
Protein-Packed Staples to Fuel Fat Loss and Lean Muscle, Say a Certified Nutritionist
Sponsored Fit&Well piece where a certified nutritionist shares a 10-item protein-focused shopping list to support fat loss while preserving lean muscle: cottage cheese, frozen berries, bone broth, sweet potatoes, avocado, canned wild salmon or sardines, grass-fed ground beef, Medjool dates, jasmine rice and eggs. The author explains that fat loss requires a calorie deficit and that prioritizing protein helps with satiety and muscle maintenance, with a nod to an upcoming Sync & Savor cookbook.