Share on PinterestHow does the MIND diet help preserve brain health? Image credit: Johner Images/Getty Images. Adherence to a MIND diet is associated with a lower incidence of dementia and mortality in a new study. The MIND diet is based on the Mediterranean and DASH diets, and emphasizes plant-based foods, fish and poultry, with little…

Share on PinterestHow does the MIND diet help preserve brain health? Image credit: Johner Images/Getty Images. Adherence to a MIND diet is associated with a lower incidence of dementia and mortality in a new study. The MIND diet is based on the Mediterranean and DASH diets, and emphasizes plant-based foods, fish and poultry, with little…

Feeding babies and toddlers can be challenging at the best of times. But when families can’t afford enough food, let alone the recommended range of different colored vegetables, or iron-rich meats, it’s tougher still. In our recently published research, parents told us how much effort they put in to feeding children when there is little…

In the episode, kids were asked various questions, like, what are some foods you enjoy the most, and what makes them your favourites? When deciding on a place to eat, what factors do you consider? Are there particular types of restaurants or cuisines you prefer? How do you feel about home-cooked meals compared to fast…

The heart of San Antonio’s downtown has a new reason to beat a little healthier with the opening of Plantaqueria, a plant-based taqueria that promises to serve up classic Mexican flavors without the associated guilt, or cholesterol. Plantaqueria, sprouting from the seed of a vegan tamal company begun by owner Sofia Renteria in 2020, is…

If you’re spending valuable time trying to achieve a certain weight-loss goal, ensuring what you’re doing is right for you and your body is imperative. Part of that planning process includes being fully informed on what not to do. That’s why we spoke with Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN—the founder and director of Real Nutrition,…

It is not just important to focus on what you eat, but how you eat it. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Shutterstock Also in this package Dubai: Free Ramadan fireworks light up the night sky – top 3 places to watch Struggling to get your end-of-service dues in the UAE? Here’s what…

For most of us, spending every day in the kitchen whipping up nutritious, delicious recipes just isn’t possible. After all, there is that little thing called life that just gets in the way. But there are ways you can balance healthy eating habits with responsibilities, commitments, and, let’s be honest, just low-motivational days, and one…

Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where assistant nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life. Easter is fast approaching. Even though your celebration might look a little different…