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Eating This Vegetable Can Reduce Heart Disease Risk, Says New Research
Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death globally, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting that this condition accounts for almost 18 million deaths each year. This represents 31% of all fatalities. This staggering statistic underscores just how important effective prevention strategies can be, with lifestyle factors you can control such as…
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7 cheap canned foods can help you manage your blood sugar
Alexandra Klausner May 29, 2024 at 2:56 PM Canned foods can help you manage blood sugar Can it! Dieticians shared their seven favorite canned food items to help you manage your blood sugar with EatingWell. Listen up if you want to see the health benefits of having lower blood sugar which include better hormonal health…
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Community Garden fosters healthy eating habits and community involvement
Fort Knox Community Garden volunteers showcase their pride in the garden and their community while tending garden beds and teaching newcomers proper gardening techniques. The garden attributes their success partially to the volunteers and coordinators, and partially to the Garrison Command Team, who “uplift the small things” with their support. Editor’s Note: To learn more…
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How to Fuel Like a Pro Runner
For elite runners, proper nutrition is one of the key ingredients to success. But among the rigorous workouts and races, maintaining a balanced diet that’s optimized for performance and recovery can be a challenge on its own. That’s why the pros turn to trusted brands like NOW Sports to round out their training with essential…
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Cost of healthy diet in Nigeria up N1,035 in April
The national average cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) was N1,035 per adult per day in April, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. The statistics office, in its report titled “Cost of a Healthy Diet April 2024”, published on its website on Tuesday, said this is 5.4 per cent higher than the amount…
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13 Science-Backed Ways to Lose Weight Fast, According to Registered Dietitians
It’s just the way it is: Your brain knows that fad diets don’t work and Photoshopped influencers haven’t actually found some magic high-speed bullet train to weight loss that decades of research hasn’t already uncovered. But we live in a diet culture, and it’s hard to escape the idea that you need to be lose…
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5 anti-inflammatory foods we should all be eating regularly, according to a nutritionist
What anti-inflammatory foods should you add to your plate for better health? Dietician-nutritionist and health columnist Sophie Janvier wants everybody to know about the anti-inflammatory diet. Among its scientifically proven benefits? “More vitality, better digestive comfort, less joint pain, more stable blood sugar levels, and maintaining a healthy weight. It’s ideal for health prevention, but…
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Congregate Meal Sites and Home-Delivered Meals Available Locally to Seniors
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USDA WIC Program Makes Plant-Based Dairy Accessible To 7 Million Women and Children
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Is ‘leaky gut syndrome’ really a thing? Dieticians weigh in
Are you wondering what’s up with your gut health after one too many stomachaches? While your discomfort could be from eating old leftovers, it could also be from a condition like leaky gut syndrome (LGS). Double-checking the expiration date on your groceries is an easy fix, however, the latter might send you down a ‘What…