Category: Healthy Eating

  • Eat Healthy, Avoid Food Poisoning?

    Eat Healthy, Avoid Food Poisoning?

    It’s a frustrating situation that many people have experienced – you share a meal with friends or family, but later you’re the only one struck down with the telltale symptoms of food poisoning. While it may seem puzzling that others remain unaffected, the reality is that it’s entirely possible for just one person to contract…

  • Food is medicine

    Food is medicine

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  • Portage trustee offers free classes for healthy, affordable meals

    Portage trustee offers free classes for healthy, affordable meals

    With grocery prices up and time more precious than ever, healthy, affordable eating might seem out of reach these days, especially for people with lower incomes. But the Portage Township trustee’s office says you can still eat well affordably at home and they’re launching a new free class to prove it. Portage Township Trustee’s Office…

  • Study: A healthy diet is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of genetic risk

    Study: A healthy diet is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of genetic risk

    Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A healthy diet that adheres to nutrition recommendations is associated with better blood glucose levels and a lower risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. This association was also observed in individuals with a high genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes.…

  • Healthy diet mitigates type 2 diabetes risk across genetic profiles

    Healthy diet mitigates type 2 diabetes risk across genetic profiles

    A healthy diet that adheres to nutrition recommendations is associated with better blood glucose levels and a lower risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. This association was observed also in individuals with a high genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is…

  • Are nuts and avocado fattening? Spanish nutritionists solve the question

    Are nuts and avocado fattening? Spanish nutritionists solve the question

    Nuts are an exceptional source of fiber and polyunsaturated fats and are also known for their satiating effect. However, this healthier alternative to unhealthy snacks is not always the most suitable when it comes to a weight loss diet. “They have a very high caloric density. But they also have many advantages, especially walnuts and…

  • The Lowest Calorie Fruits to Enjoy Right Now, Per Nutritionists

    The Lowest Calorie Fruits to Enjoy Right Now, Per Nutritionists

    Calories per serving: 83 calories per cup Blueberries are high in antioxidants and contain dietary fiber, which may lower cholesterol and blood pressure, shares Keri Glassman, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., founder and president of Nutritious Life. Amy Gorin, M.S., R.D.N., CEO of Plant Based with Amy and Master the Media, is particularly a fan of the…

  • ‘Let’s Eat To Live’ helps Chicagoans celebrate Juneteenth with some healthy soul food options

    ‘Let’s Eat To Live’ helps Chicagoans celebrate Juneteenth with some healthy soul food options

    Like most holiday celebrations, it involves food and that is no expectation when it comes to Juneteenth. The staff members at “Let’s Eat To Live” restaurant pride themselves in healthy eating. The owner of “Let’s Eat To Live”, Carmella Coqmard to talk eating healthy for Juneteenth. To connect and learn more about the food menu…

  • Eating small fish whole may reduce risk of dying from cancer and other causes

    Eating small fish whole may reduce risk of dying from cancer and other causes

    Corrie Pelc June 19, 2024 at 9:13 AM Research shows that eating small fish, such as whitebait or sardines could affect cancer and mortality risk. Helen Rushbrook/Stocksy Our diet is one of the environmental factors that can influence our risk of cancer.  Past studies show following a healthy diet may lower a person’s cancer mortality…

  • Can eating small fish whole protect against dying from cancer?

    Can eating small fish whole protect against dying from cancer?

    Share on PinterestResearch shows that eating small fish, such as whitebait or sardines could affect cancer and mortality risk. Helen Rushbrook/Stocksy Our diet is one of the environmental factors that can influence our risk of cancer. Past studies show following a healthy diet may lower a person’s cancer mortality risk, while eating unhealthy foods may…