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Dr. Maya Roseman: Intermittent fasting doesn’t work, bad for heart
A new study showed that intermittent fasting significantly increases heart disease risk. Surprised? Struggling to stop eating after an eight-hour window? The study, presented this week at the annual cardiology conference, examined 20,000 people. It found that those who reduce their meal times to eight hours a day and fast 16 hours a day not…
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Best protein biscuits: 7 top picks for healthy tea-time snacks
A healthy diet doesn’t necessarily have to be all boring. Try the best protein biscuits for a healthy and tasty snack time. Protein is the building block of your body. It helps in the growth, repair and maintenance of your body’s tissues. A good balance of protein in your body helps to maintain the proper…
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What Is Orthorexia And Why Is It On The Rise?
It was as she was standing in her kitchen crying over a sweet potato that Zoe Janda first began to suspect something was very wrong. For months, the 27-year-old had been following a strict diet and exercise regime in preparation for a bodybuilding competition. She had a coach tell her what to eat. She went…
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The Only Carrot Salad Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Nutrition Notes Are Carrots Good for You? You’ve probably heard the adage that carrots are good for your eyes—and they are. This is thanks mostly to the beta carotene that also gives carrots their beautiful orange hue. Carrots are also associated with a host of other health benefits, including reducing inflammation and supporting heart, brain…
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Helping children eat healthier foods may begin with getting parents to do the same, research suggests
Helping children eat healthier foods may begin with getting parents to do the same, research suggests March 26, 2024 Editors’ notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked trusted source written by researcher(s) proofread by Kelley Gullo Wight…
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Canada Grants Boost Healthy Living in High Schools
Public Health Agency of Canada Encouraging youth to learn about healthy habits can have long-lasting, positive effects on their overall health as they grow up. Even more beneficial is when young people are empowered to define their own health goals, bring forward their own solutions, and inspire their peers to live in a healthy way.…
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Best Healthy Meal Delivery Services of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
To test each meal delivery service, I tried at least five and sometimes as many as 10 meals from any given service. I tried to choose a range of meals from the various menu and meal plan offerings. For instance, if a service offers plant-based meals I was sure to try at least one. I…
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Fun Fact: What Are Sirtfoods, and Are They Good for You?
Foods that activate sirtuins (SIRTs)—dubbed sirtfoods—could have some polypharmacological functions that reduce the risk of metabolic disorders and other diseases, according to findings from a study published in Foods.1 The authors said that food and nutrition that activate SIRTs may stimulate healthy calorie restriction (CR) without causing malnutrition.1 Image credit: nadianb | stock.adobe.com “The CR-stimulated…
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Zinc-Rich Diet For Vegetarians: Here Are 6 Easy-To-Cook Food Options For You!
6 Foods Rich In Zinc If you are a vegetarian, it can be hard to pick foods which are highly nutritious. You may feel that your options are slightly limited compared to non-vegetarians. But, this is a misconception. Even for vegetarians or vegans, there are plenty of foods that contain all the necessary nutrients. Read…
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Spring Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Tips
Spring is synonymous with a fresh start. Winter has officially had its send-off (thank goodness) and we look forward to the return of flowers in bloom, longer days and sunnier moods. So how do we set ourselves up for a successful season to keep healthy and happy into the new season? Registered Dietitian Amy Goodson…
