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1 month ago |
health.com | Lauren O'Connor |Kayla Girgen
SMarina / Getty Images Peanuts are a source of plant protein, which contains heart-healthy fats, and offer essential minerals like potassium and magnesium. Many commercial peanut butters contain sugars, hydrogenated oils, and preservatives to improve their texture and shelf life, but these additives can impact health. Added sugars can add up, and hydrogenated oils contribute to saturated fat intake—both should be limited to less than 10% of your diet.
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1 month ago |
health.com | Lauren O'Connor |Hannah Harper |Kayla Girgen
hsyncoban / Getty Images Protein is crucial for many bodily functions that sustain our health and well-being. It forms the foundation of our muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones. Age, physical activity level, health status, and body weight are all key factors in determining how much protein you need daily. An average adult may require at least 75-90 grams of protein daily—approximately 20-30 grams for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus a 15-20 gram protein snack.
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Mar 4, 2025 |
lexology.com | Michael Jones |Francois Barker |Amanda T. Small |Jen Green |Lauren O'Connor |Harriet Burchett | +4 more
DC AgendaDC Agenda is our quarterly summary of the key legal developments in the DC space. This quick-reference overview of updates and actions is supplemented by its companion document, DC Practical Notes (below). DC Practical NotesDC Practical Notes is our quarterly thought-leadership report, giving trustees, employers and providers of defined contribution (DC) pension schemes insight into what we are encountering in practice and our market-leading commentary on several key legal issues.
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Dec 18, 2024 |
health.com | Lauren O'Connor
Refined sugar (aka table sugar) is processed from sugarcane into its familiar white crystalline form. It's a key ingredient that can make holiday treats irresistible. Refined sugar dissolves easily and caramelizes beautifully, creating the textures you know and love. The problem with refined sugar is that it raises your blood sugar, adds extra calories, and has no nutritional value. When consumed in excess, it has been linked to weight gain, diabetes, and increased risk of heart disease.
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Dec 17, 2024 |
health.com | Lauren O'Connor
Taking certain supplements in the winter can support overall health and combat the season's challenges. Cooler temperatures, dryer air, and crowded indoor spaces can increase the transmission of respiratory illnesses. Reduced sunlight can lower vitamin D levels, and the "winter blues" (low energy met with sadness) may also occur. Winter weather can affect your skin. Transitioning between windy outdoor climates and dry, heated indoor environments can lead to drier, flakier skin.
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