A popular plant-based thickener found in everything from plant-based milk to ice cream may do more harm than good. New research shows a potential link between this additive and increased inflammation and insulin resistance, especially in overweight individuals. Here’s what the study found and what it means for your health. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
December 02, 2024
Good Morning!

Today, we cover a plant-based food additive that may harm your metabolism, how daylight exposure can lower your death risk by 34 percent, the FDA's announcement of a recall of vegetable products due to E. coli concerns, and more.

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Makai Allbert
Makai Allbert
Health Writer
Study Finds Plant-Based Food Additive Associated With Increased Insulin Resistance
Study Finds Plant-Based Food Additive Associated With Increased Insulin Resistance
A popular plant-based thickener found in everything from plant-based milk to ice cream may do more harm than good. New research shows a potential link between this additive and increased inflammation and insulin resistance, especially in overweight individuals. Here’s what the study found and what it means for your health.
Brighter Nights and Darker Days May Lead to Early Death
Brighter Nights and Darker Days May Lead to Early Death
Too much light at night and not enough during the day might be a health hazard. A study found that balanced light exposure plays a critical role in supporting circadian rhythms, which impact everything from heart health to longevity. Learn how adjusting your light habits can make a meaningful difference.
 
 

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