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16 High-Protein, Low-Carb Snacks That Will Keep You Feeling Full Longer
Eating low-carb, high-protein foods may aid in weight loss, regulating appetite, preserving muscle, and managing blood sugar levels. While there is no solid consensus on what exactly constitutes low-carb and high-protein diets, for many people it’s just about reduce the amount of carbs they consume everyday, and increase their protein intake overall. A good way…
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How 10 Cents a Meal brings healthy food to more Michigan kids
It’s a different type of learning when a child tastes and appreciates garden-fresh foods. Childcare providers are learning this through the program 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms, where eligible facilities receive money from the state of Michigan when they provide children with fruits, vegetables, and legumes that are Michigan-grown. Taylor ScamehornChris…
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91 year old Vinton woman teaches young people about gardening and healthy eating
VINTON, Iowa (KCRG) – For 91-year-old Martha Neuzil of Vinton, gardening is more than just a passion. “My doctor told me I was addicted to it,” she said. Neuzil started the Vinton Community Youth Garden 14 to give young people a chance to learn how to plant fresh vegetables and healthy eating habits. They plant…
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Ultra-processed food is tasty and easy: Is it bad for you?
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As shoppers study food labels amid renewed concerns about the health impacts of processed food, General Mills isn’t worried. After all, it’s the flavor that makes the sale. “Newsflash: People like food that tastes really good,” General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening told an audience of investors recently when asked about the…
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Is potato salad healthy? Not exactly. Here’s how to make it better for you.
Few foods are more popular at a summer barbecue than potato salad. As a staple alongside watermelon, hot dogs, burgers, pasta salad, and chips in picnic and BBQ settings, “potato salad is a summer favorite because it is refreshing, easy to prepare and versatile,” says Amy Goodson, a nutritionist and registered dietitian at The Sports Nutrition…
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Weight loss diet: 7 essential nutrients to shed extra kilos
Exercise and a healthy diet are crucial for a lean body! So, make sure you are consuming these 7 essential nutrients for weight loss and staying fit. Nutrients are the building blocks of a healthy body and play a vital role in our overall health. They are even more important if you are trying to…
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Youth Parliament debate addresses NCDs, reducing sugary food consumption among youth
Members of the National Youth Parliament Association (photo by Robert A Emmanuel) – Advertisement – By Robert A. Emmanuel [email protected] Members of the National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda (NYPAAB) held a parliamentary debate last week Friday, seeking to raise awareness on the importance of healthy eating through a discussion on increasing taxes…
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Easy tips to cultivate healthy eating habits
Wellness Day serves as a poignant reminder to prioritize personal health and well-being amidst our busy lives. This global celebration encourages us to take a step back, reflect on our habits, and make conscious choices that foster long-term health. One powerful approach to achieving this is through mindful eating, a practice that helps us recognize…
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Bradford Council collecting data to curb childhood obesity
Bradford Council is collecting data on children’s eating habits as one in three children in the city are overweight or obese by the time they leave primary school. Tim Howells, head of public health at Bradford Council, said there was a lack of data on children’s eating habits which need to be understood. There was…
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Healthy cooking: Susan Jane White’s zero-waste recipe turns your leftover broccoli stalks into delicious spring rolls
Brocolli stalk spring rolls. Photo: Susan Jane White Susan Jane White Today at 03:30 I’ve been stalking (bad pun, sorry) leading researchers in the field of bone health and am happy to report that cruciferous veggies are your bones’ BFF (best friend forever). The cruciferous family contains calcium, but more importantly lots of other good…