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Pass the Potatoes: 3 Healthy Ways To Get Your Starch On
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are starchy root vegetables that are a staple food source in many areas of the world. Though potatoes are the most-consumed vegetable in the United States, they’re often considered unhealthy due to their high carbohydrate content and use in the fast food industry. However, potatoes have many nutritional benefits. They provide an…
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New Study Shows Even Healthy Eaters at Risk of Diabetes with Insuf…
A recent study conducted by Uppsala University in Sweden has highlighted a concerning link between insufficient sleep and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, underscoring that even those with healthy eating habits are not immune. Despite maintaining a nutritious diet, adults who sleep for only three to five hours a day face a…
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Sleep Deprivation Elevates Diabetes Risk Regardless of Diet, Uppsa…
A recent study by Uppsala University in Sweden has unveiled a significant correlation between sleep deprivation and an increased likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes, even among individuals adhering to healthy eating patterns. Utilizing data from the extensive UK Biobank, the research highlights that adults who get only three to five hours of sleep nightly…
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Insufficient Sleep Raises Diabetes Risk, Negating Healthy Eating B…
A groundbreaking study reveals that getting less than six hours of sleep might significantly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, challenging the notion that a healthy diet alone can safeguard against such chronic diseases. Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden conducted a comprehensive analysis involving nearly 250,000 UK adults, unveiling a stark 16%…
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New Study Links Short Sleep Duration to Increased Diabetes Risk, R…
A groundbreaking study has revealed that insufficient sleep can elevate the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even among individuals adhering to a healthy diet. This research, involving an extensive cohort of 247,000 UK residents, underscores the profound impact of sleep on metabolic health, challenging the notion that diet alone can mitigate the risk of…
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Clean Eatz provides New Breakfast Options and Healthy Meals on the Go
Living Local 15 host Jessica Williams is joined by Clean Eatz Owner, Mike Barnett, to learn how the various ways they can help you eat healthy, including their new breakfast items, along with their meals on the go and meal prep services. Clean Eatz is located at 4916 Illinois Road in Fort Wayne. Learn more…
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Jones: Make informed food choices
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created 50 years ago in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Table,” which addresses the farm-to-fork…
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The Real Cost of Eating Well 2023 – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
The Real Cost of Eating Well in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties 2023 Report summarizes the results of the Nutritious Food Basket process. This process measures the cost of basic healthy eating according to current nutrition recommendations and average Canadian food purchasing patterns. Food costing is used to monitor both affordability and accessibility of foods by relating…
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A Different Spin on Comfort Food
The growing wellness industry offers consumers everything from “wellness cruises” to “wellbeing apps” with the intention of making us feel better, sleep better and think better. Experts trace this heightened focus on self-care to the collective stress we experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic, when global anxiety rates spiked 25%, according to data from the World…
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Pharmacist explains best diet to reduce arthritis and joint pain
Arthritis is a painful condition that affects millions of people in the UK. While there’s no cure, there are ways to ease the pain. One way is to follow an anti-inflammatory diet, such as the Mediterranean diet. This diet is rich in healthy fats, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds. It helps to…