AFTER YOU READ THIS. Posted on January 24, Updated on June 01, MORE FROM TODAY'S DAILY BRIEFING. Around the nation: FDA declines accelerated approval for Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug.

Eli Lilly on Thursday announced that FDA rejected its application for accelerated approval of its Alzheimer's drug, in today's bite-sized hospital and health industry news from California, Illinois, and Indiana.

Charted: Has the 'tripledemic' peaked? New cases are finally on the decline after a surge of COVID, respiratory syncytial virus, and influenza across the country.

And while some experts say this decrease in new cases could signal the end of the "tripledemic," others warn that "we are still very much in the throes of winter. Provider directories are often imperfect.

So are the proposed solutions. Provider directories for insurers are often filled with inaccurate information and can take months to be updated, making it difficult for patients to find in-network care. To address this, CMS has proposed a national provider directory to streamline the process—but both provider and insurer groups disapprove, Nona Tepper writes for Modern Healthcare.

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Inside FDA's plan for annual COVID boosters. Americans may be offered a new COVID vaccine annually in the fall, similar to flu shots, according to documents released by FDA on Monday.

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While focusing on consuming a nutrient-dense, well-rounded diet is the most essential component of health, supplements — when used correctly and in the right form — can be beneficial in many ways. For many, especially those with health conditions like type 2 diabetes, as well as those who take common medications like statins, proton pump inhibitors, birth control, and antidiabetic medications, taking specific supplements can significantly affect their health 22 , 23 , For example, supplementing with magnesium and B vitamins has been shown to benefit those with type 2 diabetes by enhancing blood sugar and reducing heart disease risk factors and diabetes-related complications 25 , Those on restrictive diets, people with genetic mutations like methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase MTHFR , people over the age of 50, and pregnant or breastfeeding women are other examples of populations that may benefit from taking specific supplements.

Supplements are useful and often necessary in many populations. The use of common medications, age, and certain medical conditions are just some of the reasons why supplements may be needed for some people.

While reducing calorie intake can indeed boost weight loss, cutting calories too low can lead to metabolic adaptations and long-term health consequences.

Though going on a very low calorie diet will likely promote rapid weight loss in the short term, long-term adherence to very low calorie diets leads to a reduction in metabolic rate, increased feelings of hunger, and alterations in fullness hormones This is why studies have shown that low calorie dieters rarely succeed in keeping excess weight off in the long term Very low calorie diets lead to metabolic adaptations that make long-term weight maintenance difficult.

Obesity is associated with many health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression, certain cancers, and even early death 28 , Still, reducing your disease risk does not mean you have to be skinny.

Rather, maintaining a healthy body weight and body fat percent by consuming a nutritious diet and maintaining an active lifestyle is most important. Many people are told to pop calcium supplements to keep their skeletal system healthy. However, current research has shown that supplementing with calcium may do more harm than good.

For example, some studies have linked calcium supplements to an increased risk of heart disease. Although medical professionals commonly prescribe calcium supplements, current research shows that these supplements may do more harm than good.

Many people struggle with getting adequate dietary fiber, which is why fiber supplements are so popular. Although fiber supplements can benefit health by improving bowel movements and blood sugar control, they should not replace real food Certain juices and smoothies are highly nutritious.

For example, a nutrient-dense smoothie or freshly made juice composed primarily of non-starchy vegetables can be a great way to increase your vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant intake.

When consumed in excess, they can promote weight gain and other health issues like tooth decay and blood sugar dysregulation 33 , 34 , Probiotics are amongst the most popular dietary supplements on the market. However, practitioners generally overprescribed them, and research has demonstrated that some people may not benefit from probiotics like others do Plus, bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine related to probiotic use can lead to bloating, gas, and other adverse side effects Additionally, some studies show that probiotic treatment following a course of antibiotics may delay the natural reconstitution of normal gut bacteria Instead of being prescribed as a one-size-fits-all supplement, probiotics should be more personalized and only be used when a therapeutic benefit is likely.

Current research suggests that probiotic supplements may not benefit everyone and should not be prescribed as a one-size-fits-all supplement. Weight loss is not easy. It requires consistency, self-love, hard work, and patience.

Plus, genetics and other factors make weight loss much harder for some than others. Weight loss is difficult for most people and requires consistency, self-love, hard work, and patience.

Many factors may influence how easy it is for you to lose weight. Cholesterol-rich foods have gotten a bad rap thanks to misconceptions about how dietary cholesterol affects heart health. While some people are more sensitive to dietary cholesterol than others, overall, nutrient-dense, cholesterol-rich foods can be included in a healthy diet In fact, including cholesterol-rich, nutritious foods like eggs and full fat yogurt in your diet may boost health by enhancing feelings of fullness and providing important nutrients that other foods lack 41 , 42 , High cholesterol foods like eggs and full fat yogurt are highly nutritious.

Although genetic factors make some people more sensitive to dietary cholesterol, for most people, high cholesterol foods can be included as part of a healthy diet. Many people assume that eating disorders and disordered eating tendencies only affect women. In reality, adolescent and adult men are also at risk.

Eating disorders affect both men and women. However, eating disorders present differently in men than women, highlighting the need for eating disorder treatments that are better adapted to the male population. Just as fat has been blamed for promoting weight gain and heart disease, carbs have been shunned by many people over fears that consuming this macronutrient will cause obesity, diabetes, and other adverse health effects.

In reality, eating a moderate amount of nutritious carbs that are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals like starchy root vegetables, ancient grains, and legumes will likely benefit your health — not harm it.

For example, dietary patterns that contain a balanced mix of high fiber carbs mainly from produce, healthy fats, and proteins, such as the Mediterranean diet , have been associated with a reduced risk of obesity, diabetes, certain cancers, and heart disease 46 , However, carb-rich foods like cakes, cookies, sweetened beverages, and white bread should be restricted, as these foods can increase weight gain and disease risk when eaten in excess.

As you can see, food quality is the main predictor of disease risk However, following unhealthy eating patters and overindulging in carb-rich sugary foods will lead to weight gain. The nutrition world is rife with misinformation, leading to public confusion, mistrust of health professionals, and poor dietary choices.

Myth: Organic produce is healthier. Myth: Eating late at night will increase your weight. Myth: BMI tells us what weight is healthiest. Myth: Eggs increase your cholesterol. This list of nutritional myths is far from complete, but that shows how much misinformation there is.

If you want to take a more informed approach to your nutrition and change your relationship with food and your body, make an appointment with a registered dietitian. The best decisions to make are informed ones. Deborah L. More broadly, says Dr. The Truth: According to the AHA, most healthy people can eat one egg per day without increasing their risk of heart disease.

And eggs pack a nutritional punch. They are a good source of protein plus vitamins A, B12, and D. The Recommendation: Eggs have a lot going for them!

They are nutritious, convenient, and versatile enough to serve for any meal or snack. Chen reminds us. The Truth: Coffee and tea are mostly water, so they can be just as hydrating as water when consumed in moderation.

And that boost of caffeine may even help you stay focused! According to the FDA, it is generally safe for healthy adults to consume up to mg of caffeine daily, which is about four cups of coffee. A cup of tea contains about half as much caffeine as the same amount of coffee. But caffeinated drinks like coffee and tea can also help get the job done.

Chen cautions. More on sugar below. The Truth: Exclusively consuming juice or any other food or beverage for an extended time—as a method of detoxing—is not recommended for most healthy people. Juice cleanses are also not a great weight loss strategy. However, it is not a healthy or sustainable approach to losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight.

Juicing extracts the fluid from fruits and vegetables, which retains some important nutrients. Most fruit juices are also very high in sugar.

Smoothies are a good alternative to juices because they blend whole ingredients together, keeping all the nutrients intact. In addition to fruits and vegetables, common smoothie ingredients include dairy in the form of milk or yogurt , plant-based milks, nut butters, spices, and herbs.

The Truth: There really is no such thing. Celery and similar foods like watermelon get this reputation because they are low in calories and high in fiber—the idea being that we burn more calories eating, digesting, and storing them than they provide. But they still contain calories. Chen explains.

They can help keep you full, lower your consumption of other high-calorie foods, and decrease your total calorie intake. The Truth: Nutritionally, there is little difference between the two.

Plus, fat is not the enemy it was once thought to be. Fat from foods like nuts, oil and fish is essential in the diet. MYTH: Only people with high blood pressure should limit their sodium.

TRUTH: We can all benefit from getting less sodium in our diets, since most Canadians get too much. In addition to causing high blood pressure, excess sodium can cause stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. The average Canadian consumes 3, mg per day, well above the upper tolerable limit of 2, mg.

Most of the sodium we consume comes from processed and packaged foods. The best way to cut back is to limit processed foods, such as canned goods, frozen entrees, broth and bouillon, salty snacks, pickled vegetables, deli meats marinades, condiments and sauces such as BBQ, soy, teriyaki, mustard and ketchup.

Cook from scratch more often. Try flavouring your food with herbs and spices instead of salty condiments; when you do use them, look for reduced sodium versions and limit quantities. MYTH: Cooking meals at home takes way too much time.

TRUTH: We can all benefit from getting less sodium in our diets, since most Canadians get too much. In addition to causing high blood pressure, excess sodium can cause stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. The average Canadian consumes 3, mg per day, well above the upper tolerable limit of 2, mg.

Most of the sodium we consume comes from processed and packaged foods. The best way to cut back is to limit processed foods, such as canned goods, frozen entrees, broth and bouillon, salty snacks, pickled vegetables, deli meats marinades, condiments and sauces such as BBQ, soy, teriyaki, mustard and ketchup.

Cook from scratch more often. Try flavouring your food with herbs and spices instead of salty condiments; when you do use them, look for reduced sodium versions and limit quantities. MYTH: Cooking meals at home takes way too much time. TRUTH: If you plan ahead, keep a well-stocked kitchen, and choose simple recipes, weeknight meals can be easy to prepare.

Choose recipes that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes, such as Grilled cauliflower and chicken dinner or Eat your greens frittata. Cook extra large batches and freeze portions for future meals, so weeknight supper just needs to be heated.

Take short cuts with healthy convenience foods, such as pre-cut vegetables or cooked brown rice. MYTH : Drinking fruit juice is a good way to increase fruit in your diet.

TRUTH : Fruit juice is high in added sugars. In fact, a cup of fruit juice can have as much as 40g of sugar, equivalent to 10 teaspoons. Consuming too much sugar increases your risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease and stroke.

The Truth: Nutritionally, there is little difference between the two. Both forms of salt contain sodium, which the AHA says most healthy adults should limit to 2, mg per day to reduce the risk for high blood pressure and other chronic diseases.

Sea salt is evaporated seawater, so it may contain trace amounts of other minerals like magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Meanwhile, table salt is processed from purified underground salt deposits, meaning most other minerals will be stripped away. Iodine is often added to table salt. But be mindful of your total sodium intake—the majority of which actually comes from processed and restaurant foods.

The Truth: Gluten is a protein that exists in wheat, barley, and rye. Chen shares. A lot of the processed gluten-free products are high in refined sugar, saturated fat, and sodium. They can be more expensive, too.

The Recommendation: Gluten-containing grains, especially in their whole-grain form , provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals your body needs for good health. They can also help reduce your risk of several chronic diseases, as well as help you feel better and have more energy.

The USDA recommends half of the grains you consume be whole grains. The Truth: Sugar is sugar! Your body digests honey and agave the same way it does table sugar.

All forms of sugar maple syrup is another common example contain calories and can raise your blood sugar. The AHA recommends a daily sugar intake of less than 6 teaspoons 24 grams for women and 9 teaspoons 36 grams for men.

Many Americans eat about two to three times the recommended amount. The Recommendation: Limit your intake of added sugar, in all its forms. Chen advises. Naturally occurring sugars , such as those found in whole fruit, are better for you because the fiber from the fruit helps regulate blood sugar levels.

There is also added nutritional value from the phytochemicals found in whole fruits. The Truth: Not all milks are created equal. Some plant-based milks lack or are low in certain key nutrients, such as protein. At the same time, they can be high in carbohydrates, including sugar from flavorings or sweeteners.

Some but not all plant-based milks are fortified with calcium and vitamin D. Eating whole soybeans, oats, and almonds is preferable to drinking their milks. The Recommendation: While plant-based milks might not be more nutritious, they do offer important health benefits for those with dairy allergies or sensitivities.

The key is to choose your plant-based milk wisely. Go with plant-based milks that contain less or no added sugar. We thank Dr. Chen for giving us the true scoop on these popular food and nutrition myths. We hope this information empowers you to be a more educated shopper and consumer, as you choose the foods that will best fit your life.

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Plant-based protein is incomplete "'Where do you get your protein? Soy-based foods increase breast cancer risk While animal studies found that high doses of plant estrogens in soy called isoflavones stimulate breast tumor cell growth, Frank Hu, a professor and the chair of the department of nutrition at the Harvard T.

Nutrition guidance changes a lot "In the s, the first dietary recommendations for prevention of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and the like advised balancing calories and minimizing foods high in saturated fat, salt and sugar. Is this content helpful? SPONSORED BY. INTENDED AUDIENCE.

AFTER YOU READ THIS. Posted on January 24, Updated on June 01, MORE FROM TODAY'S DAILY BRIEFING. Around the nation: FDA declines accelerated approval for Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug. Eli Lilly on Thursday announced that FDA rejected its application for accelerated approval of its Alzheimer's drug, in today's bite-sized hospital and health industry news from California, Illinois, and Indiana.

Charted: Has the 'tripledemic' peaked? New cases are finally on the decline after a surge of COVID, respiratory syncytial virus, and influenza across the country.

And while some experts say this decrease in new cases could signal the end of the "tripledemic," others warn that "we are still very much in the throes of winter. Provider directories are often imperfect.

So are the proposed solutions. Provider directories for insurers are often filled with inaccurate information and can take months to be updated, making it difficult for patients to find in-network care.

To address this, CMS has proposed a national provider directory to streamline the process—but both provider and insurer groups disapprove, Nona Tepper writes for Modern Healthcare.

These are the fastest-growing jobs in healthcare. The Bureau of Labor Statistics named the 20 jobs with the highest projected growth rates.

Find out which healthcare jobs made the list, how much they pay—and what the surging demand for these workers means for your workforce strategy, according to Advisory Board's Allyson Paiewonsky.

Inside FDA's plan for annual COVID boosters. Americans may be offered a new COVID vaccine annually in the fall, similar to flu shots, according to documents released by FDA on Monday.

But the proposed shift in vaccination strategy was met with controversy. Scott Gottlieb has a plan to 'fix' CDC. Not everyone is on board. The pandemic exposed many of CDC's flaws. Writing in the Washington Post, Scott Gottlieb, a former FDA commissioner, argues that CDC should be downsized to allow it to focus more fully on combating infectious diseases.

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The latest content delivered to your inbox. Thank you! Aim for a low-saturated fat diet that contains naturally low-fat foods like fruit, vegetables and wholegrains. Include some good quality fat foods like nuts and seeds and oily fish.

Coconut oil raises both good and bad cholesterol, with the rise in bad cholesterol outweighing the rise in good cholesterol. Aim to use mostly oils that provide essential fatty acids and are low in saturated fat like olive oil, and avocado oil or use avocado, nut butters or tahini in small amounts.

Eating too much of any food can lead to weight gain. Like fat, the quality of the carbohydrates you eat is most important. Wholegrain carbohydrates like wholegrain bread, pasta and brown rice are high in fibre and full of other essential vitamins and minerals. Eating high-fibre foods will help to keep you feeling full, which means you are less likely to overeat and gain weight.

It will also help you reduce your risk of cancer. The alcohol industry would have us think that red wine is good for us. But evidence shows that there is no safe intake of alcohol in relation to cancer risk, no matter what type it is.

Drinking alcohol increases the risk of many cancers; the more you drink, the greater your risk. If you choose to drink alcohol, stick to the National Health and Medical Research Council Guidelines.

Get your antioxidants from eating a wide variety of colourful fruit and vegetables. Unless you have a real reason to be avoiding gluten, for example, if you have coeliac disease, there is no benefit to removing gluten from your diet.

TIP : Be choosy about where you get your nutrition information from. Questions to ask yourself include: is the information from a credible source? And is there a book or product being promoted? Check out the Eat for Health website for evidence-based nutrition advice.

Read more information about eating a healthy diet. Home News 10 myths about nutrition By Cancer Council NSW 1 Sep Myth 1: I need to eat a lot of protein FALSE: High protein diets are often in the headlines as the next best diet fix.

Myth 2: Vegetarian and vegan diets are healthier FALSE: A solely plant-based diet can be healthy but will depend on the foods you include. Myth 3: I should quit sugar FALSE: It all depends on the type of sugar we are talking about.

Myth 4: Detoxing is good for you FALSE: Detoxing usually involves severely restricting your food and drink intake for a number of days. Myth 5: Nothing can be done to prevent cancer FALSE: About one in three cases of cancer in Australia could be prevented if people changed their lifestyle.

Myth 6: Low fat is always healthy The latest evidence suggests we should consider the quality of fat in our diet as well as the quantity. Myth 8: Carbs are fattening Eating too much of any food can lead to weight gain.

We need quality carbohydrates to give us energy. Myth 9: Red wine is good for my heart The alcohol industry would have us think that red wine is good for us.

Myth Gluten free diets healthier Unless you have a real reason to be avoiding gluten, for example, if you have coeliac disease, there is no benefit to removing gluten from your diet.

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