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I Bought Brita’s $13 Bottle, and I’m Already Drinking Twice as Much Water as Before
I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions—mainly because I’ve never been able to stick to one. But earlier this month, a friend of mine shared her secret to keeping her resolutions each year: Making them more realistic. This year, instead of deciding to work out every day or finally give up coffee, I’m starting…
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Healthy eating and living doesn’t need to break your bank, here’s how to do nail it this Janu-worry
Healthy eating doesn’t need to be expensive. Janu-worry is in full swing. If you hadn’t felt the sting a week ago, you’re definitely feeling it now. With schools reopening, the bank balances of many across the country have also gone down, if they are not already cleaned out. Food prices don’t make it any easier.…
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Nightshade Vegetables Get a Bad Rap, Here’s Why Most People Should Still Eat Them
Nightshade are a family of plants that include vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. Nightshade belong to the Solanaceae family, which is made up of over 2,000 plant varieties, but only a small number are actually edible. The Solanaceae family also includes plants like tobacco, belladonna, and mandrake, leading some people to believe that…
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Saffron for weight loss: Here’s how this crimson spice can help you shed the extra kilos
Are you looking for ways to lose weight? Start by changing your diet, and saffron can be a part of that diet. Here’s how you can use saffron for weight loss. Weight loss isn’t exactly a walk in the park! It can feel like a daunting expedition due to the many challenges that come along…
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Millions of us eat soy sauce regularly. Is it bad for you?
Few foods are as versatile as soy sauce. While it’s especially popular in Chinese and Japanese dishes like rice, noodles and sushi, soy sauce is also commonly added as an ingredient to American, Spanish, Mediterranean and Italian dishes. It’s also used in marinades, dressings, and as a tabletop condiment, dip, braising liquid or salt substitute. …
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North Tyneside Disability Forum Launches Food Programme for Disabled Families
Community Food Programme in North Tyneside In a remarkable initiative aimed at supporting families with disabled members, the North Tyneside Disability Forum has launched a food programme. Funded by the council’s community food programme, the project aims to offer a variety of food items, including frozen and tinned items, to shoppers. The programme has been…
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Instead of rushing into a diet, here are five simple rules for healthy eating
This article was meant to be an overview of the most popular diets for 2024. You know the ones – Mediterranean, Paleo, Keto, Dash (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and the most talked about newcomer on the block – intermittent fasting. It is Health Season in The Irish Times. In print and online, we will…
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Transform Your Food Environment for Healthier Eating
In January, many people are setting new year’s resolutions around healthy eating. Achieving these is often challenging – it can be difficult to change our eating habits. But healthy diets can enhance physical and mental health, so improving what we eat is a worthwhile goal. Authors Georgie Russell Senior Lecturer, Institute for Physical Activity and…
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The Art of Meal Prepping: A Step-by-Step Guide to Healthy Eating
Meal prepping is a practical strategy that can revolutionize the way you eat, saving you time and money while helping you maintain a healthy diet. This article will walk you through the benefits of meal prepping and provide a simple, six-step guide to getting started. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced cook, these…
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Why drinking Cumin Water on an empty stomach is a healthy habit
Benefits of cumin water Cumin water, also known as jeera water, is considered a healthy drink made by soaking cumin seeds in water overnight. It is suggested to consume it on an empty stomach the next morning to gain maximum benefits. Take a look at the 10 potential benefits of drinking cumin water.