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20 Diabetes-Friendly Sweet Potato Recipes for Thanksgiving
Sweet potatoes are a classic component of many Thanksgiving meals, and this year should be no exception! These delicious recipes are diabetes-friendly since they are lower in carbs, calories, sodium and saturated fat, making them a great option for those looking to support healthy blood sugar levels. From classic options like Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole…
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The old-fashioned diets that stand the test of time
“There was also the tin opener diet, which involved restricting yourself to tinned fruit and tinned meat and eating absolutely no carbohydrates,” she says. There’s also the dreaded cabbage soup diet, which involves eating solely cabbage food for 10 days, though some interpretations allow a few other foods, such as fruit and dairy. The origins…
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How to Clean Vegetables to Remove Dirt and Pesticides, According to a Food Scientist
Chances are you’ve gotten into the habit in recent years of rinsing off your romaine lettuce or spinach. Or perhaps you don’t think twice about eating prewashed lettuce right out of the plastic container or chomping on a carrot without peeling or scrubbing it clean. Maybe you’re concerned that the head of conventional broccoli you…
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What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Alcohol Regularly
From clinking glasses for a toast to unwinding with friends after a long day, alcohol has played a central role in shaping traditions and celebrations for centuries. While it can foster connection and enhance social experiences, beneath the celebratory surface lie beneficial and harmful effects. Depending on how much and how often you drink, these…
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Kennedy could put MAHA stamp on dietary guidelines, ‘healthy’ labeling
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has some in the food, nutrition and agriculture industry concerned about his potential to affect the forthcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the FDA’s “healthy” foods definition. Trump has said he would allow the leader of the…
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When it comes to food, RFK and the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ crew have a point
On a Tuesday morning in October, Vani Hari, known as Food Babe on Instagram, drew 1,000 people to a rally in Battle Creek, Mich., and delivered 400,000 petitions to the doorstep of the Kellogg Company. The demand? Remove food dyes from Kellogg products sold in the United States, as has already been done in Canada,…
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69p tinned ‘boost’ food can lower blood pressure
A tinned store cupboard staple costing just 69 can reportedly slash blood pressure and cut inflammation – while also offering a welcome protein boost. The Fast 800 – a healthy lifestyle plan developed by the late Dr Michael Mosley – said that tinned tuna offered a healthy yet affordable health boost. Packed with protein and…
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Nutrition for longevity: Healthy eating tips for seniors
MANY JAMAICAN seniors fondly recall the days when their parents thrived on diets that included high sugary-content like porridges and juices. It is common to hear, “My parents lived long eating this way, so why should I change?” Indeed, our elders set an example of resilience and longevity, but the health landscape has changed significantly…
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Food For Health program helps combat health conditions through healthy food
Food insecurity can often lead to health issues and diseases. For many, access to fresh, healthy food is not in the budget, but a new program aims to help. DENVER — For years, we’ve known food insecurity goes hand in hand with health issues and diseases. But for many, access to fresh produce, whole grains…
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Clarity, quality and visibility lead natural and clean confectionery in 2025
According to Innova Market Insight’s consumer snacking trends, in 2024, a third of consumers around the globe said they’d increased the number of healthy snacks they’d eaten over the past year. Fundamentally nutritious is one of market intelligence company Mintel’s global food trends for 2025. Innova has pinpointed ingredients, precision wellness and gut health as top trends…