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Sugary drinks and increased colon cancer risk linked in study involving nurses

Young adults who drink sugary beverages may be at an increased risk of developing colon cancer, researchers claim. The study, which involved 116,500 female nurses from 1991 to 2015, found that compared with women who drank less than one 8-ounce serving per week of sugar-sweetened beverages, those who drank two or more per day had… Read More »

Keto diet – drinks allowed

There are a lot of sugar-free sodas out there, but most of them contain artificial sweeteners and other dubious ingredients. Case in point: eight ounces of cranberry juice has 30 grams of carbs. PER 12 OZ : 0 calories, 0 g fat 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg sodium, 1 g carbs 0 g fiber,… Read More »

Harvard Health Ad Watch: Are nutritional drinks actually good for you?

I first heard of nutritional drinks in the 1980s, early in my medical training. They were recommended for people struggling to maintain a healthy weight, often due to loss of appetite, cancer, or swallowing problems. Since then, nutritional supplement drinks like Boost and Ensure have gone mainstream. Their widespread, primetime advertising aimed at a much… Read More »

11 healthiest alcoholic drinks – a nutritionist’s guide

‘Tis the season to be drinking. Nutritionist May Simpkin reveals the best choices for alcohol drinks to avoid piling on the pounds this party season Many people who value a healthy lifestyle will also drink, ensuring they’re ‘drinking smart’ over the festive period. However, all too often, cosy evenings in are accompanied by a ‘relaxing’… Read More »

What foods and drinks are natural diuretics

Several studies have identified the diuretic properties of fennel. Any weight lost will return as the body rehydrates. However, there are no human studies, so its effects remain unclear. The plant works to naturally treat fluid retention while boosting digestion. 20 Foods that Cause Acid Reflux People Eat Regularly! Not what foods and drinks are… Read More »