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Do beer or wine drinkers have a better diet?
(Photo by RDNE Stock project via Pexels) By Stephen Beech via SWNS Beer drinkers have worse diets than wine lovers, according to a new study. Researchers found that people who only drink lager or bitter eat lower-quality food, are less active, and are more likely to smoke cigarettes than people who drink wine, spirits, or…
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Key Health Benefits Of Eating Peanuts
Peanuts are more than just a tasty snack! Packed with nutrients, they offer numerous health benefits. Image Credit: Unsplash
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Why Iconic Athletes Like Mike Tyson Find it Hard to Step Away
At age 58, “Iron” Mike Tyson couldn’t rule out another fight after his inspiring, if past his prime, performance against Jake Paul on Netflix’s first ever live boxing card. And while there’s no doubt that money is a key motivator, academic studies point to other reasons that explain why so many sporting legends find it…
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Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Ready-To-Eat Meal Program Delivers Fresh, Healthy Food To Folks In Need
ARCHER HEIGHTS — At his Austin home, Marvin Sykes, 57, takes a meal out of the fridge and pops it into the microwave. Sometimes, he has fish; other times, it’s chicken paired with freshly made sides. The meal is made about a dozen miles south at the Chicago’s Community Kitchens in Archer Heights, where chefs,…
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Is pesto actually healthy?
A dollop of pesto elevates your week night pasta and with its verdant, silky appearance, it’s easy to tell ourselves this condiment is a healthy option, too. Unfortunately, just one serving of some supermarket pestos contains more salt than a McDonald’s hamburger and three times the fat. Not all fats or pestos are created equal,…
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10 High-Protein Breakfast Foods Sabotaging Your Weight-Loss Goals
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. High-protein breakfast foods often seem like a smart, nutritious choice to jumpstart our day. They’re hailed as morning heroes, offering…
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No-Added-Sugar Margarita
This no-added-sugar margarita is made with tequila, lime juice and orange extract instead of the traditional triple sec or Cointreau orange liqueurs, which tend to be high in sugar. You can easily double this recipe if you’re looking to make multiple margaritas. Published on November 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Rate Share
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5 Habits a Gastroenterologist Does Every Day for Healthy Aging
Aging accelerates at a specific age: 44 years old, suggests an August 2024 study published in Nature Aging. This recently caught gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.’s attention. “They called out my age, and I am insulted” Bulsiewicz half-jokes in a recent Instagram Reel. “So today, I’m going to tell you the 5 things that I’m personally…
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The 6 Best Foods for Your Immune System, According to Dietitians
With cold and flu season around the corner, building a strong immune system is essential for staying healthy and warding off illness. Research shows that eating a balanced diet filled with nutrient-rich foods is one of the best ways to support your immune health. While no food can magically “boost” immunity, certain foods provide nutrients…
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The #1 Underrated High-Protein Food You Should Be Eating More Of, According to a Dietitian
Protein is an essential nutrient that helps run your body’s show. It’s so important that it’s in every single cell in your body! We need it to make muscles, skin, bones, hormones, antibodies and more. Protein is made of tiny building blocks called amino acids. When we eat protein-containing foods, our bodies rearrange those amino…