Researchers conducted an umbrella review of existing meta-analyses and found that greater exposure to UPF was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes. UPFs, as defined using the Nova food classification system, includes a range of ready-to-eat products, including packaged snacks, carbonated soft drinks, and instant noodles.  “Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was…

Gisele Bundchen never eats sugar. The 43-year-old model has a very disciplined approach to her diet and to her workout plan, describing sugar as “poison”. The blonde beauty – who was married to sports star Tom Brady between 2009 and 2022 – told WSJ. Magazine: “There [are] so many other ways you can sweeten your…

A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications examines how dietary choices are influenced by exposure to food outlets throughout the day. Study: Effect of mobile food environments on fast food visits. Image Credit: Alena Haurylik / Shutterstock.com Diet and illness The advent of readily available, inexpensive, and unhealthy fast foods has adversely affected diet…

For young children to make healthy choices they need to be surrounded by a consistent variety of plentiful foods, researchers from the University of Illinois have shown in a new study. Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviours, and given that young children rely on parents to…

Meghan Sedivy, a registered dietitian (RD) and Health & Wellness Strategy Manager at Fresh Thyme Market joined us in honor of National Nutrition Month. With her expertise in nutrition and dedication to promoting healthy eating habits, she was able to offer multiple tips and tricks on how you an make healthier food choices. Her role…

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Midland Health and the West Texas Food Bank have announced a partnership to implement a plant-forward food program for those with serious illnesses. The “Food FARMacy” program is referral-based when patients are admitted to the hospital with diabetes or heart disease. During a patient’s stay, a social worker will provide information…

Our nation’s first responders support and protect our communities in so many ways – it’s only natural to want to say “thank you!” Community members often donate treats and cookies to fire, police and EMS stations. Of course, these donations are welcomed and enjoyed! However, much like the office break room filled with leftover cake,…

When it comes to their diet, men often keep coming back to old favorites. They find a few foods they enjoy and rotate them through their daily meals. “There is nothing necessarily wrong with that as long as their diet includes plenty of whole foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, and avoids high…