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A recent study shows that following healthy diets like low-fat, low-carb, Mediterranean, or green Mediterranean can improve cholesterol, blood pressure, and overall health even without weight loss, emphasizing that health benefits are not solely dependent on losing weight.
A new study finds that following certain healthy diets can improve health even without weight loss, emphasizing the benefits of nutritious eating habits beyond just losing weight.
Simple food swaps can help reduce your carbon footprint by up to 35%. Researchers from Stanford University and Tulane University analyzed the diets of over 7,700 Americans and identified commonly eaten foods with high climate impact. They found that substituting grilled beef steak with grilled chicken, BBQ beef short ribs with BBQ pork short ribs, canned corned beef with turkey ham, cooked crab with poached salmon, and cheeseburgers with grilled chicken sandwiches can significantly reduce carbon emissions. These substitutions, along with others, can lead to a 35% reduction in the average American's carbon footprint. The study emphasizes that small changes in diet can have a significant impact on both climate outcomes and overall health.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its guidelines on fats and carbohydrates, emphasizing the importance of both quantity and quality for good health. The guidelines aim to reduce the risk of unhealthy weight gain and diet-related noncommunicable diseases. WHO recommends limiting total fat intake to 30% of total energy intake or less, with a focus on unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated and trans-fatty acids should be replaced with nutrients like polyunsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, or carbohydrates from whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and pulses. WHO also highlights the importance of carbohydrate quality, recommending that carbohydrate intake primarily come from whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and pulses. These guidelines, along with existing ones on free sugars and sodium, support the concept of healthy diets.