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Gen Z woman reveals what it’s like living in an “all almond household”
A Gen Z woman recently went viral on TikTok after sharing a slideshow of images showcasing the contents of her fridge and cupboards. In the post, Helen Humphrey-Taylor, 21, (@helentaylorrr), showed off tins of tuna, unsalted corn cakes, an “abundance” of chicken breasts and enough peanut butter to prepare for doomsday, referring to her home…
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Cinnamon for weight loss: 8 ways to include it in your diet
Eating cinnamon for weight loss is a good way to keep yourself in shape. Here are some easy ways of incorporating this flavourful spice into your daily diet. Cinnamon is a lot more than just an aromatic spice. Besides being used as a traditional medicine for decades, consuming cinnamon for weight loss has also proved…
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How these Richmond students are building a love for healthy eating at school
RICHMOND, Va. — At Henry L Marsh Elementary in Richmond, students are learning about the water cycle in an unconventional way, integrating gardening and healthy eating. This hands-on approach fosters a connection between the students and fruits and vegetables, hopefully leading to increased interest in trying them in the cafeteria. The school partners with nonprofits…
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Restaurant Prices Are on the Rise—Here’s Why, According to Chef José Andrés
Have you noticed that going to a restaurant has been a lot more expensive lately? No, it’s not just you. The appetizers cost as much as a main dish used to, and you may do a double-take at the price of a burger or a steak salad. In a recent episode of his podcast Longer…
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Clean-Eating Meal Plan for Beginners, Created by a Dietitian
The term “clean eating” perhaps implies that other foods are “dirty,” but in reality, that’s not the case. To us, “clean eating” means filling your plate with nutritious whole foods like whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats and legumes—all of which deliver important nutrients, like fiber—while keeping things like added sugars, sodium…
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Husker-led project aims to reduce rural childhood obesity
A Husker researcher is leading a first-of-its-kind project to help rural children establish healthy eating habits that lay the foundation for lifelong wellness. Dipti Dev, associate professor of child, youth and family studies and Nebraska Extension specialist, is spearheading a five-year, $3.2 million project funded by the National Institutes of Health designed to help rural…
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The #1 Dairy for Weight Loss, According to Dietitians
Despite what diet culture may have you believe, lasting weight loss isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about making sustainable, long-term choices to support your health goals. And choosing nutrient-dense foods, including dairy, can play a pivotal role. While all dairy can fit into a balanced diet, some options are more supportive of weight management than…
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Chinese scientists propose creation of sustainable and healthy eating patterns
A team of researchers from the She School of Public Health at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, recently published a paper on nutrition. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. The study, based on the eating habits, environmental resources and economic development levels of different regions in China, developed a localised…
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What Happens When You Add an Extra Serving of Beans to Your Daily Diet? New Research Has the Answer
Beans are a delicious, hearty addition to wintertime soups, salads, and other dishes—and new research shows eating more of them could also significantly improve your diet quality. Analyzing data from over 44,000 participants, researchers found that increasing bean consumption could boost a person’s Healthy Eating Index (HEI) score, a common measure of how nutritious a…
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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Quinoa Every Day
Quinoa’s popularity has grown over the years as more people search for nutritious whole grains to add to their diets. Many call quinoa the optimal “super grain” because it’s loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants and numerous other nutrients. Of course, its easy preparation and fluffy texture make it ideal for just about any mealtime. If…