On March 4, World Obesity Day, Turkey initiated a pioneering program aimed at combating obesity among students by integrating ‘soup and fruit day’ into the school curriculum. This initiative, as detailed on the official website of the Ministry of National Education, seeks to encourage healthy eating habits and an appreciation for traditional Turkish cuisine from…

Amidst the sea of dietary advice and myriad of eating plans promising improved health and longevity, a comprehensive analysis by an international team of scientists shines a new light on the path to wellness. This study, one of the most thorough of its kind, moves beyond examining specific diets to explore overarching healthy eating patterns…

Feeling backed up? You’re not alone. Constipation impacts about 16 out of 100 adults in the U.S. While the occasional bouts of constipation can be expected if you suddenly change up your eating routine or are traveling, chronic constipation often requires more of an intervention.  Chronic constipation is defined as having infrequent stool, difficult stool…

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — In an effort to foster healthier communities, the Berrien County Health Department (BCHD) has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at promoting nutritional habits among its residents. Coinciding with National Nutrition Month in March, these efforts are spearheaded by the department’s two registered dieticians and focus on supporting the nutritional needs…

The consequences of a poor diet could scarcely have been spelt out more starkly last week, when a British Medical Journal study linked eating an abundance of ultra-processed food with 32 damaging health outcomes, from weight gain and cancer to depression and anxiety. Examining data from different studies of nearly ten million people worldwide, academics…

Results from the largest study on ultra-processed food (UPF) to date have been published, and the news is not good for products in the Nova 4 category. According to study findings, UPF consumption is linked to a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes. Findings from the world’s…

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — For National Nutrition Month, March, the Berrien County Health Department has decided to promote nutritional habits for healthy living. They have two registered dieticians on staff, supporting the county’s program of Women, Infants, and Children. The program is designed to be a supplemental nutritional program for low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women,…

The Mount Gambier Children’s Centre recently received a $2000 grant from Flinders University which is being used to boost healthy eating habits and hydration in children.  Jointly funded by the Department of Human Services the funding is being used to encourage students and their families to cook healthy meals through a program which consists of…

Calorie-dense foods are often demonized in a world that is steeped in diet culture. Certainly, there are many foods that are indeed high in calories, and when eaten in excess, can contribute to weight gain. You may have heard the old adage that “calories in, calories out” is how our metabolism works to manage our…

In this fork-tender cauliflower recipe, heads of cauliflower are cut into slabs then roasted and topped with a cheesy, crunchy panko topping. Pair cauliflower steaks with roasted or grilled meats, or serve them on their own as a vegetarian main dish. Each head of cauliflower will provide 2 to 3 steaks—the sides tend to crumble.…