Category: Healthy Eating

  • Junk food hikes risk of 32 diseases and health conditions —…

    Junk food hikes risk of 32 diseases and health conditions —…

    These convenient eats are coming for more than just your waistline. A new study has found an association between ultra-processed foods and over 30 health complications, including depression, sleep disturbances and death related to cardiovascular disease. “Overall, direct associations were found between exposure to ultra-processed foods and 32 (71%) health parameters spanning mortality, cancer, and…

  • This Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar Is Packed with 15 Grams of Protein

    This Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar Is Packed with 15 Grams of Protein

    This simple snack jar features herbaceous ricotta cheese alongside cucumber and bell pepper for dipping. Use any color mini bell pepper you have on hand. Cottage cheese can be substituted for the ricotta, if desired. Easily double this recipe to have a couple of snacks in the fridge. Published on February 29, 2024 Reviewed by…

  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Heart-Healthy Eating

    This Daytime segment is is sponsored on behalf of IncredibleEgg.org by Zest Communications LLC. According to the American Heart Association, eggs can be included as part of a heart-healthy diet for healthy adults. And that does include the yolk! In fact, almost half of the egg’s high-quality protein and most of its vitamins and minerals…

  • Did you know what you eat can affect your sleep?

    Did you know what you eat can affect your sleep?

    There are a few good sleep basics—go to bed and get up at the same time each day, avoid screens at least one hour before bed, and keep your bedroom on the cool side. But Consumer Reports says there’s a sleep remedy you might have overlooked—and it’s eating the right foods. 1 in 3 adults…

  • Diet of Solid Fats, Refined Grains, and Cheese Tied to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

    Diet of Solid Fats, Refined Grains, and Cheese Tied to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

    THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A dietary pattern of solid fats, refined grains, and cheese is associated with increased odds of any hypertensive disorder of pregnancy and preeclampsia, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Luis E. Maldonado, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the Keck School…

  • Ultra-processed foods may raise risk of diabetes, heart disease — even early death: study

    Diets high in ultra-processed foods are associated with an increased risk of more than 30 negative health outcomes, including mental health disorders, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and early death, according to a new study published Wednesday in The British Medical Journal. The latest study, which builds on decades of research connecting ultra-processed foods…

  • Healthy Harvest Program Sows Seeds of Nutrition and Education in W…

    Healthy Harvest Program Sows Seeds of Nutrition and Education in W…

    Healthy Harvest, a pivotal initiative aimed at fostering nutrition and educational growth within schools, has been making significant strides across Winnebago County and its neighboring regions. Spearheaded by Program Coordinator Andrea Evelsizer, the program has been instrumental in introducing innovative agricultural practices such as gardens, hydroponics, and greenhouses in local schools. This initiative not only…

  • HEALTHY VEGAN

    HEALTHY VEGAN

    The principles, myths and benefits of veganism! photo: vaaseenaa Eating a vegan diet can help reduce the risk of or reverse some of the top diseases afflicting Americans, including obesity, heart disease and diabetes. “Even if you don’t go 100% vegan, your health can significantly change. I was born and raised in Wisconsin, a large…

  • Kellogg’s CEO criticized after suggesting ‘cereal for dinner’, but is that healthy for you?

    Kellogg’s CEO criticized after suggesting ‘cereal for dinner’, but is that healthy for you?

    (NewsNation) – Kellogg’s CEO Gary Pilnick is facing backlash after suggesting that cash-strapped households save money by eating cereal for dinner. Pilnick, who oversees the company that produces Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, and Corn Flakes, floated the idea last week during an interview with CNBC. His comments come on the heels of federal data showing…

  • Post-Workout Meal: 5 Healthy Protein-Rich Foods To Maximise Your Workout

    Post-Workout Meal: 5 Healthy Protein-Rich Foods To Maximise Your Workout

    What To Eat Right After A Workout? If you want to reap maximum effects of your daily workout then you need to eat a very balanced diet. Firstly, set your fitness goals, second set your meals according to it and third, start your journey. Here is a list of foods that are ideal for a…