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Health targets for large food retailers could help millions move to a healthier weight
For far too long we’ve been getting our approach to food and health badly wrong. We’ve been led to believe that healthy eating is solely a personal problem – a willpower issue. People are told they need to do better, work harder and focus on their individual food choices. It’s clear this approach hasn’t worked.…
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Could a plant-based diet prevent chronic diseases in women?
Plant-based diets have been linked to a variety of health benefits, from reducing the risk of developing type two diabetes to aiding weight loss. Now this relatively new way of eating has been linked to the prevention of chronic diseases in women. Could a plant-based diet protect against chronic diseases in women? A new study,…
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Health Horoscope Today February 28, 2024: Start your day with a satisfying and healthy meal
Health Horoscope Today, February 28, 2024: Here’s what your daily health horoscope says about your health, work and relationships. Aries Health Horoscope Today Health being one of the most important factors in deciding the type of day one’s about to have, seems to by supporting enough. Do not miss on the healthy habits to keep…
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Living near bars, fast food restaurants can be costly for your heart
🔑 Key Findings: Living less than a mile from bars and fast food eateries increases heart failure risk People living near these businesses had a 16% increased risk Those without college degrees and living in urban areas were more at risk DALLAS — When looking for a new place to live, it might be best steer…
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Food Is Fuel: 6 Tips For A Healthy Relationship With Food
The opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus. This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Conn chapter. It’s time that we start seriously nourishing our bodies, and in 2024 we are doing it with zero guilt. We…
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This Is How Diet Coke Could Be Impacting Your Health
Allison Arnold February 27, 2024 at 5:38 PM Is It Bad To Drink Diet Coke Every Day?George Frey / Stringer / Getty Images News – Getty Images Soda gets a bad rep. For a long time, we’ve demonized sugar and regular Coca-Cola. Then came its sugar-free counterparts, Diet Coke and Coke Zero. But then we…
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Is MSG Actually Bad for You?
Monosodium glutamate, better known as MSG, is a flavor enhancer commonly used in many Asian cuisines, as well as certain processed food products. But its also a naturally occurring compound in some of the healthiest foods, from mushrooms to eggs to tomatoes. The reputation of this flavor-boosting seasoning hasn’t always been stellar—there are many claims…
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Fermented foods are good for you. Here’s 7 to try, from kimchi to kombucha.
Maxine Yeung February 27, 2024 at 4:27 PM Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage, loaded with lactic acid bacteria and is high in fiber. (Getty Images) (Vlad Fishman via Getty Images) Fermented foods have long been culinary staples, but they continue to get attention for their health benefits since they’re rich in antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory. They’re…
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Overrated Healthy Eating Rules That You Can Definitely Stop Following
With the firehose of nutrition advice at our fingertips, it can be hard to tell the difference between fact and fiction, especially when it comes to nutrition. Intermittent fasting, keto, low-carb, no-sugar, gluten-free, and vegan diets are having a moment right now, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re right for runners—or for you. As a…
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25 Low-Sodium Restaurant Chain Orders
If you’re following a low-sodium diet as part of a heart-healthy eating plan or just want to follow a general healthy eating pattern, it might feel like you can never eat out again. That’s because restaurant food is notoriously higher in sodium than foods you may prepare at home by yourself because of the addition…
