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Nutritious diet may protect against type 2 diabetes, regardless of genetics
A healthy diet that adheres to nutrition recommendations is associated with better blood glucose levels and a lower risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. This association was observed also in individuals with a high genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is…
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Yoga and mindful eating: Expert talks about how one can optimise both for a healthy life
Both yoga and mindful eating make significant contributions to overall well-being by addressing physical, mental, and emotional health. Yoga enhances flexibility, muscle strength, and posture, while also calming the mind to reduce stress and anxiety. Mindful eating complements yoga by promoting awareness of food choices, eating habits, and sensations of hunger and satiety. New Delhi:…
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I ate no sugar or UPFs for 6 months — now I can’t live without three foods
I’ve changed my diet for the last six months to cut our sugar and ultra-processed foods (Image: Rob Browne) At the start of 2024, I decided to cut refined sugar and ultra-processed food out of my diet. I honestly didn’t think I’d last that long and once the guilt of over-eating and over-drinking in December…
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Yoga, healthy diet key to diabetes reversal | Nagpur News
Nagpur: Dr Jagannath Dixit, a leading figure in diabetes reversal, recently held an interactive session in Nagpur, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes, particularly yoga and diet control, in managing diabetes. The event celebrated patients who successfully controlled their diabetes through Dr. Dixit’s methods. Dr Dixit believes that the alarming rise in diabetes cases is…
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On Nutrition: Counting calories, Round 3
Seems we are still not finished with comments regarding two recent columns on counting calories. Interestingly, these two letters arrived in my inbox on the same day. Dee V. from Santa Cruz wrote: “I too have found that plain old fashioned counting calories is the easiest and most reliable way to achieve a goal and…
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How Did Melissa McCarthy Lose Weight? What To Know About Her Journey
Emily Laurence June 21, 2024 at 2:22 PM For the average person, a celebrity’s weight loss transformation may be inspiring, but it’s often not something that’s very accessible. Celebrities have access to the best personal trainers, fitness classes and healthy chefs that money can buy. It’s literally their job to look good, so they have…
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Are You a Vegan Junk Food Addict? Why That’s Not As Bad As You Might Think.
We all know that a diet packed with fruits and vegetables is healthy for our bodies. But sometimes, we also want to enjoy a bag of potato chips in front of the TV or treat ourselves to ice cream, pizza, or a hot dog. And, as long as we’re eating a balanced diet most of…
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COLUMN: Eating healthy, reducing waste
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Interest rates, utility bills, and food prices have skyrocketed, making it more difficult for consumers to make ends meet. With grocery prices at an all-time high, it’s more important now than ever to make wise choices at the supermarket…
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Weight Loss Tips: 9 Hacks To Help You Make Junk Foods Healthier
<!– –> Replace high-calorie snacks with healthier and nutrient-rich alternatives Junk food is typically considered unhealthy due to its high levels of refined sugars, unhealthy fats, sodium, and calories, alongside its low nutritional value. Consuming junk food regularly can lead to various health issues such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and digestive problems. These foods…
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10 ‘Healthy’ Foods That Are Really Not that Good for You
Alex Andonovska June 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM Cheapism; Inna Dodor/istockphoto; manyakotic / iStock Health Food Imposters It’s getting trickier to eat healthy these days. One minute, nutritionists swear by soy; the next, they’re convinced it’ll kill you. (It’s like they’re running a food-themed soap opera.) Meanwhile, food companies and their slick marketing teams slap…