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Obama’s Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, 14 years later
Turkey and ham club sandwich, hamburger or grilled chicken salad, potato wedges, steamed broccoli florets and fresh or chilled fruit, white, chocolate or strawberry milk — these are typical lunch options at Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School. Their plates are plentiful with fruits and vegetables, a result of former First Lady Michelle Obama’s push to…
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Healthy diet change found to cut risk of sleeping disorder, study finds
Watching what we eat is not only crucial for our day-to-day health, but it can also cut the risk of several disorders. The reminder to watch our diets comes as a new study suggests consuming a healthy plant-based diet cuts the risk of sleep apnoea, a condition many people suffer from in which breathing repeatedly…
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15 foods to eat when you are sick for quicker recovery
The list of foods to eat when you are sick must include those that help us hydrate well, give us nutrition, and aid recovery. Be it a cold or cough, an upset stomach or a fever, eating is generally the last thing that we tend to focus on when we are sick. However, it is…
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Is Tapioca Good For Weight Loss?
By Tarishi Shrivastava Updated:Feb 21, 2024 For many seeking to turn to a healthier lifestyle or weight loss, the quest for the perfect diet can seem endless. There’s always a new superfood or weight loss trick that promises miraculous results. Lately, a more old-fashioned ingredient has been gaining attention for its potential weight loss benefits:…
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Can Halwa Be Healthy?! 5 Smart Ways To Make Your Bowl Of Halwa Healthier
<!– –> Tips to make halwa healthier. (Image Credit: Istock) There’s something extremely satisfying about digging into a bowl of piping hot halwa. It defines comfort in the truest sense and feels like a warm hug. It has the power to elevate our mood in a matter of minutes, doesn’t it? However, for some people,…
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Dr Michael Mosley warns of four ‘health’ foods that do ‘more harm than good’
Our overall health and wellbeing is influenced by a huge range of factors. Among these, diet is one of the most important. Certain nutrients that come from our food are vital to ensure our bodies function at their best. While other foods can actually have a damaging effect especially when consumed in large quantities. But…
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Stop cooking roti directly on a gas flame! Here’s why
Do you prefer fluffy chapatis? Well, if you’re cooking roti on the gas flame directly, know what you’re doing wrong and how it may have side effects! Do you enjoy a soft and fluffy roti? Well, who doesn’t? Back in the day, people used charcoal or wood fire to prepare roti but today we have…
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Signs you’re exercising too much
The formula for healthy living has remained the same for decades. Healthy eating paired with regular exercise can lower risk for a number of ailments, including chronic diseases. But it’s important that individuals avoid overdoing it in regard to exercise. Too much of anything can negate its benefits, and exercise is no exception. The current…
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10 things you only know if you’ve been a vegan as long as I have
For many of us, the idea of giving the overloaded system a good clean out with plant-based eating, helping the planet and perhaps even losing a few pounds sounds like a win. But as a mostly vegan who was purely vegan for years, I have news: if you want to do it properly, you have…
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Food City: Canned foods can fit into healthy eating plan
February is National Canned Food Month. Canned foods are convenient, portable, quick and have a long shelf life. While canned foods can have higher amounts of sodium and sometimes sugar, it is a common misconception that long-lasting canned goods are not as healthy or flavorful as fresh or frozen options. In fact, there are tons…