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8 Benefits of Eating More Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a healthy root vegetable chock full of antioxidants that protect your cells from damage. Plus, the nutrients in sweet potatoes are excellent for your gut, eyes, immune system, and more. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and zinc. This article explains eight benefits…
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I Need Healthy Recipes to Cook Between Work Trips
ON THIS WEEK’S episode of Dinner SOS, food director and host Chris Morocco is joined by associate food editor Rachel Gurjar to help caller Megan make cooking between her back-to-back travels easier. Megan is a senior editor at Condé Nast Traveler. She gets to travel to some pretty incredible places for work and when she’s…
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Healthy eating may be a key player in COPD risk reduction
In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers investigated the association between diet quality measured by the Healthy Eating Index-2010 (HEI-2010) score and the odds of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the Iranian population. Study: The association between diet quality and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a case-control study. Image Credit: ME Image/Shutterstock.com Background COPD…
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7 reasons why you should drink warm salt water everyday
Sipping warm salt water relieves sore throats caused by colds and allergies. But there’s more to it! We all need a small amount of sodium or salt to maintain proper fluid function and electrolyte levels in the body. So, mixing salt in water and drinking promotes hydration, electrolyte balance and digestion. Drinking salt water can…
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These Are the Best Vegan Desserts, According to a Dietitian
Dessert is often portrayed as something that’s a little bit “naughty,” which implies it’s something we shouldn’t really be doing. But we’re here to tell you that is simply not true. For one, there’s nothing wrong with a treat here and there. But also, your much-loved after-dinner sweet can be delicious and nutritious at the…
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5 reasons to add protein-packed cottage cheese to your diet
When we think of dairy products and health, it’s all about milk and yogurt. Right from making our bones strong to helping in digestion, these dairy items offer many benefits. You can add cottage cheese to the list too! Cottage cheese is a versatile food that can be incorporated into various dishes, both savory and…
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5 things to ponder about what we eat as we age and our calorie needs change
Your body’s calorie needs change as you age, and it’s essential to understand this shift in your nutritional requirements. As you grow older, various factors, including your physical activity level, play a pivotal role in determining how many calories your body needs to maintain weight and function properly. 1. How body size influences calorie needs…
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Heart-healthy Diet In Midlife Can Prevent Cognitive Decline In Women, Says Study | Bengaluru News
Bengaluru: What’s good for the heart is good for the brain as well, goes the saying. Women with a heart-healthy diet in midlife are 17% less likely to develop cognitive decline in older age, says a new study conducted by New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine. Seconding the study’s findings, Dr Pratima Murthy, director,…
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Heinrich, Fetterman, Warnock Introduce Legislation to Help End Childhood Hunger | U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act, legislation to make it easier for students to access quality, nutritious school meals. The bill permanently increases the…
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Tips and strategies for a heart-healthy diet
Photo used for illustrative purposes. Today’s age of quick access to information, constant updates on medical advancements and health recommendations make it easy to get overwhelmed. But when it comes to maintaining a healthy heart, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, has some important and simple tips he’d like to share with everyone. “An…
