Six more states will be allowed to restrict what is purchased with Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

New research from Sweden suggests that regularly enjoying a popular food Americans have long been told to limit could actually help lower the risk of dementia. But don’t go reaching for the low-fat version — the brain-boosting benefits don’t appear to carry over.

Nutritionist Lily Soutter agrees, arguing that wholegrains like bread and pasta are crucial for heart and gut health. "Research indicates that regularly consuming wholegrains as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke by up to 30 per cent," she tells the M.E.N.

When it comes to common kitchen ingredients, spices, condiments, and ready-to-eat foods are often discussed. While we are so used to them in our daily diet, we forget that they can be harmful and unhealthy too.

Ultra-processed foods vary widely in their nutritional quality. Some options, like whole grains, can be nutritious, affordable, and convenient choices.

Dietitians love these six “bad” foods because they’re good for your gut and overall health. Prebiotics, probiotics, antioxidants and resistant starch are gut-friendly nutrients. Other strategies, like getting enough sleep and stressing less, can help ...

Avocados contain unsaturated fats which may be beneficial for visceral fat loss. One small study found that women who ate one avocado per day saw reductions in visceral fat, but a different study found no change in visceral fat in those who ate an avocado daily.

Get the facts about these foods worth eating. March 26, 2014— -- intro: Registered dietitians are experts in healthy eating, and you'll usually spot them chowing down on a big green salad, whipping up a fruit and yogurt smoothie, or snacking on crudités.

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