How the 'perfect body' for men has changed over the last 150 years
The founder of Lammily, Nickolay Lamm, who introduced realistically proportioned dolls to the market, created these images of idealistic body shapes of men throughout American history.Follow Tech...
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Coconut oil's health benefits are a myth — here's what you should buy instead
Most of us are familiar with a handful of "health" foods that we've either heard about on the news or seen friends eat — almond milk, agave nectar, granola.But many of these items aren't actually as...
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Coconut oil's health benefits are a myth — here's what you should buy instead
Most of us are familiar with a handful of "health" foods that we've either heard about on the news or seen friends eat — almond milk, agave nectar, granola.But many of these items aren't actually as...
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The one thing you should cut out of your diet completely
The INSIDER Summary:Trans fat increases your LDL cholesterol, and significantly raises the risk of cardiovascular disease.Artificial trans fat is typically found in packaged foods like baked goods and...
View ArticleHere's the difference between ice cream, gelato and sorbet
It's not summer without an icy treat. But have you ever wondered what the actual difference between gelato, ice cream and sorbet is? From the ingredients to the way they're made, these three tasty...
View ArticleWhat those mysterious white stripes on chicken are — and what it means for...
Ever wonder what those mysterious white stripes on your chicken were? They're turning up now more than ever before. While they don't harm human health, scientific studies indicate they can affect the...
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Fat isn't nearly as bad for you as we thought — and another ingredient is...
"Eat fat, get fat" has been the conventional wisdom guiding American diets for the past two decades.Yet more and more research suggests this kind of thinking is dangerously misguided.Instead of finding...
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Obesity rates are the highest ever, and dietitians say a key factor may be to...
One in 10 of the world's 7.5 billion inhabitants is obese. At the same time, the number of people who are starving or malnourished is on the rise.That finding comes from a comprehensive new report from...
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8 myths about sugar that you need to stop believing
The INSIDER Summary:INSIDER has rounded up some of the most pervasive myths and misconceptions about sugar.For example, sugar does not cause cavities; acid does.There's no such thing as a sugar rush —...
View ArticleThere are 3 body shapes — here's what each reveals about your health
What body shape are you?Apple, Pear, or Hourglass. These are the 3 main body types, according to doctors. Which one you have can say a lot about your health and could explain why it's so hard to lose...
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The 10 most and least healthy Halloween candies
By this point in the year, you've probably caved and bought some Halloween candy. We wanted to know if there was a way to pick a candy that might be more "healthy" than the rest, mitigating some of the...
View ArticleWhat the '2%' actually means in 2% milk — and why the name whole milk is...
Skim, 1%, 2%, whole, half and half, cream — what do these different names actually mean? It's all about the fat content. But titles like 1% and 2% are a little misleading.Contrary to popular belief,...
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Why eating two burgers could be healthier than adding a side of fries,...
Nutritionist and registered dietitian Emily Field takes an unconventional approach to eating healthy.She encourages clients to think about macronutrients when they choose a meal.Balancing fat,...
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9 foods you thought were healthy that actually aren't
Eating healthy is difficult when it seems that the science dictating what's good for us changes every few weeks.In reality, most of what we need to know about nutrition can be summed up in one line:...
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A professor of medicine explains why eating fat won't make you fat — but...
Dozens of scientific studies suggest that eating fat isn't linked to weight gain.Aaron Carroll, a pediatrician and professor of pediatrics, says it's perfectly ok to eat butter, cream, nuts, and...
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The sugar industry has been quietly funding one of the biggest misconceptions...
Several studies backed by multinational food and sugar companies have claimed sugar isn't that bad for us.These studies incorrectly suggested that eating fat is responsible for weight gain and obesity...
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Here's what 200 calories of every Thanksgiving food looks like
The calorie content of your favorite Thanksgiving foods might surprise you. Two small glasses of wine have roughly the same number of calories as a small slice of pumpkin pie. An entire cup of green...
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Weight Watchers' new program has 200 'zero-points' foods you can eat as much...
Weight Watchers introduced its new 'Freestyle' program on Monday.The program uses the company's SmartPoints system, where users track the points in the foods they eat, but adds new flexibility with an...
View ArticleWhat gaining weight does to your body
Maintaining a healthy weight can seem difficult at times, but it's worth the effort. Here's how gaining weight changes your body and brain, and not necessarily for the better. Following is a transcript...
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The food you should avoid if you want to stay lean this holiday season
Holiday weight gain is tough to avoid, but there are plenty of things you can do to stay lean this winter.Instead of avoiding rich and savory foods that are high in fat, you should be avoiding refined...
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