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Is Drinking Milk Regularly Bad For You? Here’s What We Know
Disadvantages of Milk: Some people argue about cow’s milk, saying it’s good for you because it has nutrients like protein, calcium, and vitamins, while others say it’s not necessary and can even be harmful. Some believe it can cause health issues like diabetes, heart problems, and cancer. But what’s the real story? Let’s find out.…
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Alleviating Food Insecurity Using Nutrition Education Programs
study Explore how these programs play a pivotal role PUBLISHED ON March 21, 2024 CLEMSON, S.C. — In this publication, we will address the critical issue of food insecurity through the lens of nutrition education programs. We will explore how these programs play a pivotal role in providing access to food and empowering communities with…
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How to make nutritious meals on a budget – top tops from a leading Performance Chef
The rising cost of living continues to negatively impact many in society with difficult financial decisions having to be made. As the weekly food shop increases in price, how can you eat well whilst sticking to a budget? In the latest episode of the Experts in Health podcast, Performance Chef Varun Shivdasani discusses the benefits…
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Ditch the sugar and try low-calorie sweeteners to ‘improve weight…
Substituting sugar for low-calorie sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose and stevia derived substances can improve weight loss, help weight management and improve your mood, according to a new study out of Denmark. “Our findings support the use of sweeteners and sweetness enhancers (S&SEs) found in many foods and beverages worldwide as alternatives to sugar-sweetened products to…
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The Atlantic Diet Is Healthy, Just Maybe Ditch the Red Meat, Say Experts
The Mediterranean diet has long been hailed as one of the best ways to eat for our health. As the name suggests, the plant-forward pattern of eating—which prioritizes plant-based whole foods and limits the consumption of animal products—is inspired by the countries that border the Mediterranean, including Greece, France, Italy, Spain, Egypt, and Morocco. But…
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This is the strange fruit that can be your weight loss gamechanger
It’s berry good news for nutrition. An obscure berry that’s native to Canada, northern Europe and Asia is the “superfood” that can revolutionize your diet, new research shows. Sea buckthorn, rich in vitamins along with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, can make a huge splash in the North American market as a widely available healthy…
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Opinion | The Checkup With Dr. Wen: Nutrition isn’t just about what you eat, but also when and how
You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how to navigate covid-19 and other public health challenges. Click here to get the full newsletter in your inbox, including answers to reader questions and a summary of new scientific research. Readers had excellent questions in response to my recent column on heart health, so…
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Delicious diabetic cooking at the DTL
by Audrey Anderson Hometown Weekly Reporter The affable David Wheeler led a lighthearted discussion on principles of healthy eating in his talk, “Delicious Diabetic Cooking,” at the Dover Town Library (DTL) on Saturday, March 9. He shared his knowledge of nutrition, took questions, and offered recipes and tips for making healthy and tasty food. According…
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Does Everything I Buy Really Have to be Organic? A Dietitian Shares What to Prioritize
Cooking healthy meals for my family while staying on a budget feels like nothing short of a miracle. The cost of healthy (and unhealthy…) food never ceases to shock me. Plus, the constant influx of information about toxins and pesticides makes me feel like I’m sacrificing my children’s health if I don’t buy organic food.…
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Does Everything I Buy Really Have to be Organic? A Dietitian Shares What to Prioritize
Cooking healthy meals for my family while staying on a budget feels like nothing short of a miracle. The cost of healthy (and unhealthy…) food never ceases to shock me. Plus, the constant influx of information about toxins and pesticides makes me feel like I’m sacrificing my children’s health if I don’t buy organic food.…
