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Price of food a key barrier to providing healthy diets for children
A new survey, commissioned for Healthy Eating Week (10 -14 June 2024) by the British Nutrition Foundation and conducted by YouGov found that the price of healthier foods is the main factor holding parents back from feeding their children a healthy diet. This survey asked 1007 British parents of children up to age 18, to…
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Planetary Health Diet linked to lower risk of early death
A plant-based eating regimen designed to save the Earth also saves people’s lives, a large study confirms. “Shifting how we eat can help slow the process of climate change,” said corresponding author Dr. Walter Willett, a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “And what’s healthiest for the planet…
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Dietitians Reveal The 15 Best Low-Sugar Sweet Treats You Can Eat Over 40 Without Gaining Weight: Frozen Grapes & More
Those of us with a sweet tooth know how hard it is to cut back on dessert and sweet treats when trying to lose weight, or even just to maintain our current weight. Even more so once we reach the age of 40. However, according to the dietitians and health experts we spoke to, we…
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10 Healthiest Fast-Food Cheeseburgers, According to a Dietitian
Fast-food cheeseburgers aren’t typically top-of-mind when considering healthy fast food choices. Between the often lower quality meat, the ultra-processed refined buns, and the limited amount of veggies found on these sandwiches, you won’t find many dietitians proactively telling people to run to a drive-thru for a fast-food cheeseburger over dishes made with whole grains, produce,…
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What is the healthiest soda? Dietitians share their picks for the best alternatives
It’s hard to beat an ice-cold soda with popcorn at the movies or at a picnic on a hot day. But when sugary pop becomes a habit rather than a treat, it might be time to cut back and look for some healthier soda alternatives. “Sugar-sweetened beverages can be linked to diabetes, weight gain and…
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25 Healthy Dinners You Can Meal Prep on Sunday
There’s nothing that starts our week off right like a meal prep Sunday. With just an hour or two in the kitchen, you can prepare a whole slate of healthy meals and divide them into containers so they’re all set for your work week. Even if you’re not eating on the go, having individual meal…
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Eating for Planetary Health May Substantially Lower Risk of Premature Death
People who follow a healthy, sustainable diet known as the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) may significantly reduce their risk of premature death while also minimizing their environmental impact, according to a groundbreaking study led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study, set to be published online June 10 in…
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20 Years of Research Reveals Health Benefits of Plant-Based Diet
A recent large-scale review published in PLOS ONE analysed nearly 50 studies conducted between 2000 and 2023. These findings reinforce the value of plant-based eating patterns in promoting health and longevity. With the arrival of summer, those embracing plant-based diets can feel even more assured in their choice. Whether you nurture your own garden, participate…
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This dietitian’s go-to healthy snacks are quick to make, taste great and are sure to fill you up
Snacking gets a bad rap but, as most people feel the need to eat between meals, it becomes an opportunity to support your health with nutritious food and treat your tastebuds in the process. I was looking for ideas for my mid-morning snacks, so I asked a registered dietitian (RD) what she’d recommend. Avery Zenker,…
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Good news for bread lovers as nutritionist has say on controversial carb
A nutritionist has explained four types of food we should all be trying to eat more of to boost our heart health. Jenny Wise says we should be adding more of some types of food to our diet as the country marks British Heart Week (June 7-15). Jenny said: “Eating a balanced diet is crucial…