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FDA Publishes Final Rule on “Healthy”
On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule updating the criteria regarding when foods may be labeled with the nutrient content claim “healthy” and derivatives thereof—“health,” “healthful,” “healthfully,” “healthfulness,” “healthier,” “healthiest,” “healthily,” and “healthiness.” The compliance date is February 25, 2028. Importantly, the final rule provides that foods may…
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What exactly does “healthy” mean on your grocery products? FDA is already tackling that label on your food
CHAMBERSBURG- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a final rule to update the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy.” There is an ever-growing crisis of preventable, diet-related chronic diseases in the U.S. that requires immediate action. The updated “healthy” claim marks an important step in fulfilling the FDA’s nutrition priorities, which are part…
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New Year Resolution 2025: 10 Healthy eating resolution to kick start 2025
New Year’s Resolutions to Boost Your Health: The start of a new year is an excellent opportunity to focus on healthier eating habits. As the year 2025 begins, many of us are seeking ways to increase our energy, enhance our general health, and feel better. Healthy eating resolutions can help you achieve long-term improvements without…
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Walnuts Declared “Healthy” Under New FDA Definition – Tree Nuts Southeast AgNET
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that walnuts meet its updated criteria for foods that can be labeled or identified as “healthy.” This change is designed to align food labeling with the latest nutrition research and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It also aims to help consumers make more informed…
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Outside In | Time for Christmas excess to give way to eating healthier
Christmas is three days past, and perhaps this is a moment to reflect on the impact of all our holiday excess. Too much spent on too much “stuff”, too much waste, too little sleep, too much alcohol and, perhaps most punishing of all, too much food of questionable value. Advertisement This is exactly the moment…
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What makes a breakfast heart-healthy?
Share on PinterestA good breakfast could help keep the cardiovascular system healthy, recent research shows. Image credit: Mami Kumagai/Stocksy. For a healthy heart, the best breakfast is one that provides 20% to 30% of the energy you will need for the day, says a new study. Eating either less or more may increase certain cardiometabolic…
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Cardamom is not just an aromatic spice: Know 6 weight loss benefits
There are many cardamom benefits that can aid weight loss. Here are some ways that the spice helps to keep you in shape. Who thought that a simple spice such as cardamom could make a world of difference in your weight loss journey? Be it in the form of a soothing tea, or just by…
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The junk food crisis harming Britain’s children
Six years ago, the canteen at Hackney’s Mandeville Primary School was a sea of lunch boxes filled with brightly coloured packaged chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks. Today pupils are tucking into a well-balanced meal of chicken teriyaki, cabbage, rice and coleslaw that costs their families nothing. Mandeville, in east London, is one of 300 UK…
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I Asked 5 Celebrities for Their Favorite Healthy Snack—They All Said the Same Thing
I have conducted and published 70 celebrity interviews this year, and I learn so much about each person I talk to, whether it’s an award-winning actor, renowned chef or a decorated Olympic athlete. Through these conversations, I tend to notice trends in lifestyle factors, focused nutrients and even simple eating habits like their favorite snacks.…
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7 Super Healthy High Protein Snacks for Post Gym Nutrition
Proper post-gym nutrition is essential for muscle recovery, glycogen replenishment, and optimising performance. High-protein snacks are particularly beneficial as they provide the amino acids needed for muscle repair and growth. Below are seven scientifically supported high-protein snacks to enhance your post-workout recovery. Why Protein Matters Post-Workout Protein plays a critical role in repairing exercise-induced muscle…
