“It’s a precaution that will statistically reduce our chance of developing or dying from a lifestyle disease, while leaving us full of energy along the way.” Photo: Susan Jane White Today at 17:00 Great news! You don’t need to swear off meat to power up your plant intake. Beans are a really slick way of…

The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just that. Stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than half a million Americans have a stroke every year. But up…

For the seventh consecutive year, the Mediterranean diet has taken the top spot as the “world’s healthiest diet”. It’s not solely due to its overall health benefits, but also its specific advantages for heart health, diabetes management, bone and joint well-being, as well as its ease of adoption and family-friendly nature. A panel of medical…

By EMILY STEARN, SENIOR HEALTH REPORTER FOR MAILONLINE Published: 09:00 EST, 11 November 2024 | Updated: 12:32 EST, 11 November 2024

Since 1975, the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) has aimed to outline nutritious food and beverage choices for those shopping on a tight budget. It has been updated multiple times over the years, but recently, the USDA released its first culturally adapted version of the plan, called the Hispanic Thrifty Food Plan (H-TFP). But experts are…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Researchers are looking into how much ultra-processed foods are in children’s diets. There’s an increased call for policies to make it easier to know what’s in our food. This especially stems from the rise in childhood obesity rates. It’s an issue here in the U.S. and other parts of the…

No one is claiming that fast food is always healthy. But, when you’re in a pinch, there are some heart-healthy options at the drive-thru. What makes a heart-healthy fast food meal? To find out, we asked dietitians. Whether you’re grabbing a quick meal on the go or looking for a heart-healthy snack, these choices from…

At first glance, you may think that mashed potatoes are just a simple and homey side dish, but it seems as if every home cook has their own spin on this classic recipe—from leaving the skins on or peeling them away, to how you cook the potatoes (boiled, baked, or steamed) to whether you want…

Americans now get 23% of their daily calories from snacks, and more than 90% of adult Americans report eating one or two snacks a day. Snacks are usually easy to consume and low in nutrients, but they don’t have to be unhealthy. “If you eat a high concentrated sweet and think that’s a good snack.…

New research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024 sheds light on a troubling health trend: structural inequalities and limited access to healthy foods continue to drive up rates of heart disease and related illnesses across the United States.  University of Richmond The findings reveal how decades-old policies, like redlining, and a rising…