A New Concern About Weight Loss Drugs: What if They Work Too Well? – The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/well/weight-loss-drugs-retatrutide.html
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A New Concern About Weight Loss Drugs: What if They Work Too Well?
February 22, 2026NYTimes: Do You Need These Popular Supplements?
February 15, 2026Does Intermittent Fasting Live Up to the Hype?
February 15, 2026Does Intermittent Fasting Live Up to the Hype? – The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/well/eat/intermittent-fasting.html
Ditching Ultraprocessed Foods Can Be Hard. Here’s Where to Start. – The Wall Street Journal.
January 31, 2026https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/ditching-ultraprocessed-foods-can-be-hard-heres-where-to-start-c37728d7 QT:{{”
Target the biggest offenders
Sugary drinks and processed meats are the most problematic foods, with the most robust scientific evidence showing they’re harmful. …. Processed meats include bacon, hot dogs and sausages, along with more virtuous-sounding lunchtime staples like deli turkey. Mozaffarian says you should avoid them all or cut back to less than once a week. …
When choosing ready-to-eat snacks and meals, check the label and aim for products that clock in at less than 1.5 calories per gram, says Kevin Hall, a former scientist at the National Institutes of Health who led the agency’s research on ultraprocessed foods before he left in the spring. Ultraprocessed foods are often energy-dense, containing more calories per gram than less-processed foods.
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Some ultraprocessed foods do rank as healthier than others, says Maya Vadiveloo, associate professor of nutrition at the University of Rhode Island. In that bucket? Some whole-grain breads, low-sugar yogurts, tomato sauces, nut butters and plant-based meat alternatives. “}}
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Scientists Call for Global Shift Away From Ultraprocessed Foods – The New York Times
December 14, 2025Psyllium Vs. Flax | livestrong
December 6, 2025flax seeds: 3 tbsp has170 cal, 8 g fiber => 6 tbsp : 340 cal, 16 g fiber; 21.25 cal / g fiber
ground flax (Badia): 2 tbsp has 4 g fiber & 70 cal => 8 tbsp has 16 g fiber; 17.5 cal/ g fiber
chia seed (Sanar): 1 tbsp has 5.1 g fiber & 70 cal => 3 tbsp has 15.3 g fiber; 13.7 cal / g fiber
Psyllium (from below): 1 tbsp has 3 g fiber & 20 cal => 6.7 cal / g fiber Psyllium (Metamucil powder): 2 tbsp has 6 g fiber & 30 cal => 5 cal / g fiber (5 tbsp has 15 g)
Solgar psyllium is 1g fiber / 2 tablets, so 4 * 8 = 32 tablets => 16 g fiber
https://www.livestrong.com/article/361197-psyllium-vs-flax/
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Nutrition Facts
Psyllium has about half the calories of flaxseed. A tablespoon of psyllium contains 20 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate and 3 g fiber. Because flaxseed also provides fat and protein, 1 tbsp. of whole flaxseeds contains 50 calories, 4.5 g fat, 2.2 g protein, 3.0 g carbohydrate and 3.0 g fiber, while 1 tbsp. ground flaxseeds contain 36 calories, 3.3 g fat, 1.6 g protein, 2.3 g carbohydrate and 2.2 g fiber.
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Halt the Salt: 5 Ways to Cut Down on Sodium and Improve Your Heart Health | NHLBI, NIH
December 6, 2025Sleep Better at Every Age (Published 2023)
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