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What Happens to Your Body When You Do Interval Walking
Walking is a go-to form of exercise that offers several health benefits. According to the National Institutes of Health, walking can reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, strengthen your bones and muscles, support weight management and boost your mood. Plus, walking is accessible to most people, requires no fancy equipment…
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10 Foods That Stop Sugar Cravings
Do you often crave chocolate, cookies, or candy? Do you love mochas or pumpkin spice lattes from your favorite coffee shop? If so, you’re not alone. Humans have an innate desire for sweets. We are born that way. Simple carbs (aka sugars) light up areas of the brain that release endorphins, or feel-good hormones. In…
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Healthy Junk | Here’s how Gen Z food habits boosted this QSR startup’s sales to over ₹40 crore in a year
India has 116 million Gen Z consumers, according to data compiled by the Market Research Society of India (MRSI) and analytics firm Kantar in June 2023. When it comes to the generation’s food habits, experimentation and eating healthy rule alongside junk food, as per multiple industry experts and reports. This is seen in the growth…
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The Inflammation-Fighting Salmon I Make on RepeatI lived in Vermont for several years, and during that time I developed a serious appreciation for maple syrup. Vermont is the largest producer of maple syrup in the United States, according to the USDA, and everyone I met in the Green Mountain State kept comically giant jugs of maple syrup in their fridges (yes, the right place to store maple syrup is in the fridge). So I quickly learned to always keep it on hand for a wide variety of culinary uses, just like a proper Vermonter. Before living in Vermont, I’d only used maple syrup on pancakes and occasionally in sweet dishes, like pecan pie or sweet potatoes. But while working in EatingWell’s o
I lived in Vermont for several years and, during that time, I developed a serious appreciation for maple syrup. Vermont is the largest producer of maple syrup in the United States, according to the Department of Agriculture, and everyone I met in the Green Mountain State kept comically giant jugs of maple syrup in their…
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Janet McCann: Mediterranean diet blends healthy foods, lifestyle
Janet McCann Mayo Health registered dietitian Janet McCann Take naps, set aside time to be more social, drink wine — all while lowering your risk for numerous chronic diseases and cancer. What’s this enticing program? It’s the Mediterranean diet. But it’s more than a diet — it’s a model eating plan for good health. U.S.…
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Does going vegan actually lower your grocery bill?
WASHINGTON — Plenty of meat eaters can’t imagine saying goodbye to their beloved burgers and steaks, but the price of groceries keeps going up. Could the allure of a lighter grocery bill be enough to entice even the most loyal carnivore to the green side? According to research from the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible…
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Good & Healthy: Meal prep takes a nutritious turn at Clean Eatz
Photo courtesy of Clean Eatz. Amidst a barrage of advice, especially on the internet, many people find eating well to be intimidating. With a location now in Camp Hill, Clean Eatz owner-operators Steve and Tamara Dyer are determined to ease this burden for Harrisburg-area customers while providing a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment. “Becoming a resource…
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How to keep your heart healthy: Nourish your ticker with these good cholesterol foods in your diet
Health benefits of avocado: Rich in monounsaturated fats, avocados help increase HDL cholesterol (Image: Canva) In a world of ‘instant’ everything and ‘insta’ lifestyles, the young generation finds itself sailing in convenience, often at the expense of health. Fast-paced living, coupled with the lure of quick-fix meals, has gradually chipped away at the foundation of…
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With training on malnutrition screening, community workers can refer children for earlier treatment
In September 2023, Zawadi Musafiri noticed that her 3-year-old son, Byamungu, had started to dramatically lose weight. He became very weak and stopped wanting play with other children. “I didn’t understand why he was so ill,” Zawadi recalls. “We paid for some medicines at the pharmacy, but nothing seemed to work.” Byamungu and his mother…
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The High Cost of Healthy Eating: A Global Issue
The High Cost of Healthy Eating: A Global Issue Unveiling a global concern, disparities in food affordability are widening between affluent and impoverished communities worldwide. The accessibility of a balanced diet, vital for maintaining health, is increasingly becoming a luxury. A recent British research, the Broken Plate report by The Food Foundation, throws light on…