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10 Best Summer Foods for Weight Loss, According to Dietitians
Summer is widely associated with weight loss and the pressure to get your body “beach-ready.” But cut through all the diet culture noise, and there’s a less toxic takeaway if you’re hoping to continue an ongoing weight loss journey into the summer months. This warmer season may simply be an easier time to lose weight…
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Sugarcane or Ganne Ka Juice Not Healthy: ICMR suggests avoiding soft drinks, fruit juices, tea, and coffee
As temperatures rise, many people turn to juices and cold drinks for relief. Among the popular choices is sugarcane juice. However, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued a warning about the high sugar content in sugarcane juice, advising minimal consumption due to health concerns. The ICMR, in collaboration with the National Institute…
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Nurse urges exercise and healthy eating to combat Diabetes
Press Release May 31, 2024 The Ministry of Health said it is continuing its battle with chronic non- communicable diseases and their prevalence. Family Nurse Practitioner, Sister Roxanne Laidlow- Joseph says even as the health professionals are doing their best, health is a shared responsibility and she has therefire urged parents to start addressing the…
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The federal government is on schedule for another version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Like those cicada species that emerge en mass on a 13 or 17-year schedule, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is right on schedule with the federal government’s five-year mandated schedule. The committee is a joint venture of the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA). This week, the 2025 Dietary…
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6 High Protein Foods that Will Help You Get a Flatter Stomach this Summer
As summer approaches, many of us are eager to achieve a flatter stomach and feel more confident in our favorite swimwear. While exercise plays a crucial role in sculpting a lean physique, diet is equally important, if not more so. What we eat directly impacts our ability to shed excess fat and build muscle, making…
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Snap, track, eat: Taking photos of food could be key to better diets
New Curtin University research reveals taking pictures of food isn’t just content for our social media feeds, but could be the key to improving people’s diets. Published in the prestigious American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the feeding study saw researchers measure the weight of meals, which were then provided to participants over a day for…
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Tackling malnutrition and diet-related diseases through food system change
In the face of growing challenges posed by unhealthy diets, all forms of malnutrition, and environmental constraints, the 2024 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) -; released today by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) -; underscores the importance of transforming complex global food systems to ensure sustainable healthy diets for all. Progress in reducing…
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Sisters health foundation awards over $500,000 in grants
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – Wednesday night the sisters health foundation awarded over $500,000 in grants to over 49 non-profit organizations. The foundation focused on three priority areas healthy living and active eating, thriving neighborhoods and mental health and addiction. Being able to make an impact on so many of the eight West Virginia counties and…
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Get Big and Gain Muscle With These 8 Bulking Foods
Perri O. Blumberg May 30, 2024 at 5:22 PM The 8 Best Bulking Foodsciricvelibor – Getty Images IF YOU’RE HOPING to gain muscle, eating so-called bulking foods are essential. “Bulking increases size and muscle density,” says Julia Long, MPPD, RD, performance dietitian with RC13 Sports. ‘Bulking’ refers to the process of gaining muscle. “Men could…
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2 foods, 1 drink tied to lower risk of Type 2 diabetes: study
Tracy Swartz May 30, 2024 at 5:15 PM Consuming a lot of flavonoid-rich foods and drinks such as green tea, berries, and apples can lower the risk for Type 2 diabetes, a new UK study finds. This news may make your day matcha better. Consuming a lot of flavonoid-rich foods and drinks such as green…
