It seems like everybody’s been talking about probiotics. Then prebiotics joined the conversation. But what actually are they?
Probiotics are “live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host,” according to the United Nations Food Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
We’ve all battled stress and anxiety, especially lately. Whether it’s finals at school, a burning hot work deadline or a global pandemic, most stressors in our lives are things we can’t control or avoid.
But we can better equip our bodies to deal with that stress through nutrition.
Our immune systems can help protect us from getting sick – and promote healing when we are sick. But they need quality fuel to work properly. Milk is a staple food many of us already have in our fridges as a handy ingredient in coffee, smoothies, baking and so much more, as well as a drink by itself. It’s also something dietitians refer to as “nutrient dense,” meaning it gives you a lot of nutrients for relatively few calories.
Looking to lose weight? Just looking to avoid gaining any? Then don’t skip the milk – even if you’re worried about calories.
Truth is, calories aren’t evil; calories are simply units of energy, and most of us need about 2,000 of them every day.
Type 2 diabetes affects nearly 34 million American adults, accounting for nearly 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. As of 2018, more than 10.5% of the American population had diabetes. Total direct medical cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States was $237 billion.
But not all news is bad on the diabetes research front. Several recent studies indicate that eating and drinking more dairy may lower your risk of type 2 diabetes.