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Study highlights importance of healthy eating for children’s heart health
A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Published in European Journal of Nutrition, the findings are from the ongoing Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children study, PANIC. Previous studies in adults have linked especially…
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What You Should Eat To Boost And Maintain A Healthy Brain
The research is clear. Nutrition has a huge impact on brain health. Eating the right foods, and in the right combination, can help you build new brain cells, preserve or enhance memory and possibly prevent disease1. A diet rich in fish, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables can help to maintain your brain health and…
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B&W Quality Growers Champions Watercress as the Ultimate Ingredient for Weight Loss and Wellness
FELLSMERE, FL – In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize dietary habits for health and wellness, B&W Quality Growers is proud to advocate for watercress as a crucial ingredient in weight loss diets. Recognized as the most nutrient-dense food, watercress surpasses other leafy greens in its benefits, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a healthier…
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California’s Prop 12 Is Now in Effect. Here’s What It Means for Your Food, Whether You Live In the State or Not.
Every year, around 125 million pigs are raised in the US for meat. According to the Animal Welfare Institute, most of them are raised in barren and industrialized conditions, and many pregnant females are confined to cramped metal gestation crates. But it’s not just pigs who are raised in confinement. Chickens, cows, sheep, and turkeys…
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Creating healthy eating resolutions for families with children
As the new year begins, many families are contemplating resolutions, and for some, that involves making a commitment to healthier eating habits. Performance dietitian Gabbie Ricky from Children’s Health Andrews Institute shared insight on how families can make these resolutions both effective and enjoyable for children. “I’ve found that talking about the different benefits of eating the…
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10 tips for incorporating healthy fats into your diet
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The 9 Healthiest Energy Bars, According to Dietitians
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Energy bars often get a bad rap because they’re high in sugar, but the sweet snack has its time and…
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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…