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When plant foods are ultra-processed, the health benefits disappear from plant-based diets

[ad_1] Ultra-processing strips away health-promoting nutrients, replaces them with salt, sugar and fat, and destroys the food’s internal structure.Credit: Getty Images In the new study, the plant foods that were defined as ultra-processed included: Wheat and corn: Pastries, buns, biscuits, cakes, packaged breads, cereals, chips and salty snacks. Potatoes: French fries, potato chips. Beet, cane […]

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How our exposure to light can predict our risk of diabetes

[ad_1] The research is the largest-ever modelling study of the circadian rhythm. To confirm the data reflected regular light exposure, they tested a subset of participants multiple times, then followed up on the participants’ health outcomes an average of eight years later. The study found that – regardless of baseline cardiometabolic risk factors (high BMI, […]

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Marlee Silva’s highlights from the Big Three Trek

[ad_1] Video: Marlee Silva’s highlights from the Big Three Trek Marlee Silva’s highlights from the Big Three Trek We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Dismiss Skip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Marlee Silva shares her highlights from the Big Three Trek, which raises […]

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Do we need digital detox to save our skins?

[ad_1] “Our bodies developed over many years to process a certain type of light and pattern of exposure,” Sullivan says. This was exposure to broad-spectrum light during the day, followed by a rest and repair cycle at night. Now we have round-the-clock exposure to light sources we’re still learning about. How does blue light affect […]

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French inspired interior design for the home

[ad_1] Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Take inspiration from an elegant pied-à-terre filled with classic French furniture and vintage-inspired finds. The Flowers of Yves Sai not Laurent book; “Arora” chandelier; “Atelier” sofa. […]

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Sunday Life: The June 23 Edition

[ad_1] This week we celebrate all things French. With the Olympic Games just a month away, the eyes of the world will be on the City of Light. We talk with four athletes, all of them mums, who will be going for gold with their babies in tow. 12 stories Save Save articles for later […]