Since people tend to lie to doctors about their food intake even when they’re on prescribed diet plans, scientists have developed a urine test that can independently measure the health of a person’s diet in just five minutes. The test measures the biological markers in urine created when foods such as red meat, chicken, fish, fruit and vegetables are broken down as they travel through the body, and provides an indication of a person’s intake of fat, sugar, fiber, and protein. With such a test, doctors can avoid the inaccuracies that come when people self-report what they’ve been eating in order to create a diet plan that caters to the exact needs of each patient.
How healthy is your diet? New urine test can tell
More of Today's Solutions
Irish beekeeper constructs colorful LEGO hive in his backyard
From cleaning out the basement to taking up bread making, people around the world have taken up new hobbies to fill their quarantined time. ...
Read MoreNew study finds Omega-3 helps heart patients live longer
A study by the American College of Cardiology discovered that eating foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids leads patients to live at least 3 ...
Read More3D-printed polypill covers all your medication for the entire day
Keeping track of many medicines and dosages might make it difficult to remember to take medication. However, a new invention in healthcare could provide ...
Read MoreBe grateful, live longer—how gratitude boosts longevity and well-being
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Experts are discovering novel and surprising ways to help humans live longer in the never-ending quest for longevity. ...
Read More
