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Bits and Bites: Serve yourself – by building a healthy plate
Written by Jacob Sautter, dietic intern with Dining Services. As you start the journey that is college, one of the keys to success is maintaining a balanced and healthy diet. For some, this new and exciting chapter might be the first time you have to think, “What should I be putting on my plate each…
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Sara was skipping meals and eating instant noodles to save money. Then she was diagnosed with malnutrition
A growing number of Australians see a healthy diet as a luxury they cannot afford. Key points: Experts estimate one in four Australian families experience food insecurity But measuring the extent of the problem is difficult, because the government doesn’t regularly collect data on food security One researcher described food insecurity as a “hidden problem” in Australia Described…
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9 best dry fruits to add to your festive and winter diet
The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence. Along with it comes an abundance of sweet treats and decadent snacks. While these delights may be tempting, they often lead to weight gain and a feeling of sluggishness. By adding the best dry fruits to your diet, you get a healthier alternative to…
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Eating two servings of red meat increases risk of diabetes: study
This news is hard to swallow. A new study suggests that eating just two servings of red meat per week is linked to a higher risk of developing diabetes, which affects 37 million Americans. The research, published Thursday in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that increased intake of red meat — even more…
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Produce ‘Prescription’ Grants Aim to Reduce Food Insecurity, Encourage Healthy Eating
Cordeiro is lead investigator for the Springfield Prescription Produce Collaborative, the academic-community research team that received one of the grants. The Springfield-based Wellspring Cooperative Corporation, which runs the Go Fresh Mobile Market, serves as the lead agency. Supporting partners include Baystate Health and its three community health centers – Brightwood Health Center, Mason Square Health…
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Eat Healthy for Life With This 30-Minute Mediterranean Meal Plan
Want to boost your health and celebrate eating good food? You’ve come to the right place. Good Housekeeping‘s ultimate meal plan will help you fight inflammation, lower the risk of heart disease, ward off type 2 diabetes, improve brain function and so much more! If you join our one-of-a-kind membership program GH+, you’ll get exclusive…
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Eating red meat more than once a week linked to Type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Healthy eating patterns linked to longer life These four types of healthy diets are linked to longer life 03:48 Bad news for red meat lovers: A new study found eating more than one serving of red meat per week is associated with a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. For the study, published Thursday in…
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The 18 Best Iron-Rich Foods You Can Eat
We often think of iron in terms of not getting enough of it. When you tell your doctor that you’ve been feeling tired, lethargic, or weak, they may automatically test your iron levels to make sure you have enough of this mineral in your body. This is because when you’re not getting enough iron regularly,…
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The olive oil on your salad isn’t just tasty, it helps you to absorb vitamins. A dietitian shares 5 other healthy food pairings to try.
Combining certain foods together can help your body absorb more nutrients. A dietitian shared the food pairings you need to know if you want to reap the benefits. Try eating healthy fats with leafy greens to absorb more vitamins A and K. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…
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Red meat linked to risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN — A large new study by Harvard researchers suggests having just two servings of red meat per week increases risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life, and…