Foods

Heavily processed foods can increase the risk of heart disease beyond poor nutrition alone

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Review: Processed Foods and Food Dyes: What Are We Eating and What Are the Cardiovascular Risks? Image Credit: beauty-box / Shutterstock

A new review links ultra-processed foods and their additives to higher cardiovascular risk, pointing to large human studies and inflammation-related mechanisms that may help explain why a heavily processed diet can harm heart health. Key takeaways A high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease. Food additives can also … Read more

43 Foods That Make a Busy Party During the Easter Egg Hunt

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ham and cheese bites in puff pastry

1 Croque Monsieur bites PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE We took the croque monsieur, a classic French sandwich made with toasty bread, melty cheese, salty ham, and silky béchamel, and turned it into an appetizer that hits all the high notes. Get the Croque Monsieur Bites recipe. 2 Carrot Hummus PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; … Read more