Category: Healthy Eating

  • Planetary Health Diet linked to 30% lower risk of premature death

    Planetary Health Diet linked to 30% lower risk of premature death

    Share on PinterestVegetables are a main staple of the Planetary Health Diet. Diana Krykavska/Getty Images The Planetary Health Diet emphasizes fruits and vegetables as well as protein from plant-based sources. In a new study, researchers said the diet can lower the risk of premature death by 30%. They added that the diet also has environmental…

  • Planetary Health Diet linked to lower risk of death from cancer, heart disease

    Planetary Health Diet linked to lower risk of death from cancer, heart disease

    Elizabeth Pratt June 10, 2024 at 12:47 AM Vegetables are a main staple of the Planetary Health Diet. Diana Krykavska/Getty ImagesThis article originally appeared on Medical News Today The Planetary Health Diet emphasizes fruits and vegetables as well as protein from plant-based sources. In a new study, researchers said the diet can lower the risk…

  • Making positive changes for Healthy Eating Week

    Making positive changes for Healthy Eating Week

    People across Warwickshire are being encouraged to embrace healthy eating habits to help boost their wellbeing. It comes as part of Healthy Eating Week, which runs from June 10 to June 14. Set up b… People across Warwickshire are being encouraged to embrace healthy eating habits to help boost their wellbeing. It comes as part…

  • Study links healthy diet to reduced endometriosis pain

    Study links healthy diet to reduced endometriosis pain

       A 3D illustration of endometriosis disease anatomy. [Getty Images] A 24-year study has highlighted a significant connection between dietary patterns and the incidence of endometriosis (affecting approximately 10 per cent of premenopausal individuals), shedding light on how specific dietary choices can influence this debilitating condition. Conducted by a team of researchers led by Professor…

  • ‘Balanced diet leads to better mental health as well other benefits’

    We know that a healthy diet is good for the heart, the arteries and almost every other organ in the body. Is it good for the brain too? As you’d expect, it is, in fact for “superior’ brain health. Our food choices affect cognitive function and mental wellbeing in a profound way. Warwick University researchers…

  • Why You Should Avoid Drinking Red Wine With This Healthy Protein

    Why You Should Avoid Drinking Red Wine With This Healthy Protein

    Protein-richness aside, lentils also pack a punch when it comes to the mineral iron. One cup of lentils has as much as 6.59 milligrams of iron, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s is 37% of the recommended daily value of iron, according to Healthline. Iron, however, is a hard mineral for your body to absorb, explained vegan…

  • From clear Tupperware to a 12-second trick – 12 hacks to help you eat healthier

    From clear Tupperware to a 12-second trick – 12 hacks to help you eat healthier

    IN a world where we’re surrounded by ready meals, takeaways and convenience foods, it can be a struggle to maintain a healthy diet.  In fact, a government independent report found that more than half of our calories come from hyper-processed, often nutritionally depleted, food. It can be hard to stay on track when it comes…

  • Celebrity nutritionist Shweta Shah says thyroid diagnosis became the turning point in her life

    Celebrity nutritionist Shweta Shah says thyroid diagnosis became the turning point in her life

    Shweta Shah is a celebrity nutritionist who has been helping people change their lives through food, since 2002. She shares how a hypothyroidism diagnosis pulled her towards nutrition and holistic healing. Shweta Shah was just a teenager when she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. It is a condition in which the thyroid gland is unable to…

  • Nutritionists Reveal How to Get the *Right* Amount of Protein

    Nutritionists Reveal How to Get the *Right* Amount of Protein

    Lentils are a staple food in many cultures, and they are a powerhouse of plant protein, plus they are rich in fiber and other essential vitamins and minerals such as iron and potassium, says Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES, FAND, a plant-based foods and diabetes expert. “Protein needs increase with age to help preserve muscle mass,…

  • What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Hummus Regularly

    What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Hummus Regularly

    Hummus—a creamy dip made from a combination of chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic—has become a beloved addition to many people’s diets. You’ll find it at many restaurants, grocery stores and even gas stations as a quick and easy snack option.  In this article, we’ll explore the many health benefits of eating hummus…