A nutrition spotlight has been shining on one macronutrient these days: protein. From grocery store food labels displaying in large, bold fonts how much protein the items have to menus advertising protein-packed choices — it’s all about protein trends in 2025. But are there potential drawbacks to eating too much protein?  IS PROTEIN MAKING YOU…

Vegetables and fruits are good sources of vitamins and minerals A healthy diet and lifestyle are the keys to preventing and managing cardiovascular disease. As you know certain foods can raise your heart disease risk, your food choices have a strong impact on your heart and overall health. If you want to make your diet…

Food has been front and center in the Make America Healthy Again movement, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign to solve chronic disease in the United States. That’s why forthcoming federal guidance on nutrition could draw extra attention this time around, even as a massive reorganization of the nation’s health workforce unfolds. The Dietary…

Special Olympics Estonia athlete Dmitri Vӓrno at Tondi School for the Inclusive Healthy Lifestyle Groups in Schools activities in September 2024 The aim of the Special Olympics IHLGiS project, which is being implemented in schools across Greece, Estonia, Poland and the city of Berlin, Germany, is to ensure that students with and without intellectual disabilities…

For decades, the Mediterranean diet has been held up as a model of nutrition — its emphasis on fresh vegetables, whole grains and olive oil, praised for its heart-healthy benefits. However, research suggests that another, less-heralded cuisine could be equally protective: that of northern Tanzania. A study in Nature Medicine found that shifting to a…

Protein is often touted as the essential nutrient for building muscle, shedding fat, and boosting your immune health. But how much protein do you really need? The general recommendation for the average adult is around 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, but for those looking to build muscle, lose fat, or speed…

Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up your home — it’s also the perfect opportunity to refresh your eating habits. A well-organized pantry can make choosing healthier foods easier while also reducing food waste. It’s easy to accumulate snacks and other pantry staples that don’t align with your health goals, so a seasonal refresh can…

Listen to this article Shaina Zazzarro Hi there! It’s so nice to meet you! My name is Shaina Zazzaro, and I’m here to formally introduce myself as the newest columnist for the Rochester Business Journal, with my column Effortlessly Healthy with Shaina. As the busy owner of a Top 100 company in Rochester — Effortlessly…

For nearly a decade, Brandi Doming built a devoted following in the vegan community by keeping things simple: Every recipe on her blog, The Vegan 8, featured just eight ingredients or fewer (not counting salt, pepper, or water). A few years ago, when Doming decided to move beyond that limit, she worried that her audience…