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The #1 Snack at Trader Joe’s to Help You Eat More Vitamin B12, According to a Dietitian
Trader Joe’s is a fan-favorite grocery store, and for good reason We all have our go-to items, but there is one item that stands out at the modern-day trading post, especially if you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet. Hidden in the aisles on one of the bottom shelves, you’ll find an unassuming box of…
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Adult Nigerian needed ₦858 to eat healthy diet per day in January
The NBS said this in its CoHD report for January 2024 released in Abuja on Saturday. The bureau said the CoHD is the least expensive combination of locally available items that meet globally consistent food-based dietary guidelines. It said it is used as a measure of physical and economic access to healthy diets. ADVERTISEMENT “This…
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COUNTY COLUMN: Healthy Aging series back at The Well
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Getting older is inevitable, but there are things we can do to maintain our health while we age. With that in mind, the free Healthy Aging class is coming back to the Cleveland County Wellness Square (The Well) in…
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Healthy Iftar Recipes: 10 Delicious Ideas To Try In Ramadan 2024
With the holy month of Ramadan upon us, everyone’s search history is likely dominated by one query: healthy iftar recipes. If you are looking to make the most of this month of fasting and feasting without over-indulging, it helps to have a roster of healthy iftar ideas up your sleeve. Photo: Courtesy Novikov Café The…
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Ramadan 2024: Foods to eat and avoid during Sehri |
The holy month of Ramadan is about to begin. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar during which the ‘Quran’ was first revealed. Across the world, during this holy month, people in the Muslim community observe fasts. In this month-long fasting, people eat certain foods during the early morning hours, which is called…
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Health assessment: Healthy food, recreation among top concerns in Catawba County
William Chapman Access to affordable and healthy food, mental health services and recreational spaces are among the top concerns for those surveyed by the Catawba County Health Department. The community health assessment is completed every three to four years by communities across the state to assess needs directly from residents. In Catawba County, the survey…
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Lack of sleep increases Type 2 diabetes risk — even if you eat healthy
UPPSALA, Sweden — New research out of Sweden should serve as a reminder to all the night owls out there that a decent night’s sleep isn’t optional. Scientists at Uppsala University have found that adults sleeping a mere three to five hours nightly tend to have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. It’s generally…
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Healthy cooking classes help Delaware County residents combat diabetes
CHESTER, Pa. (KYW Newsradio) — Diabetes prevention took center stage in Delaware County as officials rolled out a special program aimed at tackling the disease through cooking classes. The county will host healthy eating and cooking education classes, aimed at reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes and other health complications, every Wednesday in March…
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A Harvard nutritionist and a neuroscientist agree this is the No. 1 food for a healthy brain
The No. 1 food for a healthy brain: Green leafy vegetables Across the board, experts agree that eating leafy greens is essential for overall health, especially for your brain. Some of the green leafy vegetables that you can add to your meals are: Kale Spinach Lettuces Cabbage Swiss chard Bok choy Mustard greens 3 reasons…
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Women Who Follow This Popular Diet Plan Are Lowering Their Cholesterol, Eliminating Pain & Losing Serious Weight
We’ve all heard that eating our vegetables is good for our health. Perhaps you’ve even tried a short-lived plant-based experiment such as “Meatless Mondays,” a “Meat Free Week” or even “Veganuary.” You’re on the right track. “Thinking about longevity, most of us would benefit from going to a more plant-based diet,” says Christopher Gardner, PhD,…
