How healthy do parents think their children’s diets are? | Image Credit: © Seventyfour- © Seventyfour – stock.adobe.com. A nationally representative household survey published by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital provided information on how parents provide a healthy diet for their children. The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health asked a national sample…

“The Mediterranean diet emphasizes plenty of vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts, seeds, olive oil, herbs and spices,” Al Bochi said. “Dairy, fish and poultry are consumed a few times a week, whereas red meat and processed meat is enjoyed less frequently.” It also emphasizes mindfulness and enjoyment of food. “Part of that is…

Share on PinterestAdhering to a healthy vegetarian diet may help slash a person’s death risk later in life. Image credit: d3sign/Getty Images. A new study finds that adhering to a healthy plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes and from cardiovascular disease among older people. However, an unhealthy plant-based…

​​Embrace the coolness of lauki​ It’s time to rely on nature’s abundance to stay hydrated and nourished when the temperature rises. Bottle gourd, called Lauki in India, stands out as a cool and nutritious option among the variety of seasonal treats. This versatile vegetable is full of nutrients and has many health benefits. Here are…

Crystal Petersen RDN, LD, will discuss “Choose Healthy Eating: How Nutrition Helps your Mind and Body.” She is a licensed and registered dietitian and wellness program manager at Grundy County Memorial Hospital. She has practiced for 38 years in university, healthcare and community settings. This program will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May…

Summer 2024 is closer than you think and we’re all trying to get in shape for swimsuit season. If you want to find ways to get fit beyond gym visits, there’s a new way to learn sustainable healthy habits. Noom can guide you to healthier dishes and a smarter mindset when it comes to eating…

Higher diet quality, as measured by various indices reflecting healthy eating habits, was associated with a significantly reduced risk of various cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and related mortality among patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer. These study findings were published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum. In a study involving 3415 participants from the Pathway Study, researchers…

The Department of Agriculture (DA) showcased culinary demonstrations by Filipino chefs as well as best practices being implemented in Rizal Park’s Urban and Rice Gardens during the launching of its Garden-to-Table Cooking Caravan in Manila on April 30. With the theme, “Panalo ang Nutrisyong Pilipino,” the cooking caravan is an information and advocacy campaign that…

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Exercising and eating right are key factors in staying healthy. But the American Heart Association says it doesn’t stop there. It says following certain lifestyle habits can not only improve your overall health but also slow your body’s aging by years. Tom LaRocca, PhD, Integrative Physiologist at the University of…

This endlessly versatile side dish pairs beautifully with any grilled meat or fish and can also be a wonderful plant-based main dish. You can serve it over rice or pasta to round it out, or pair it with whole grains or whole-wheat pasta to reinforce the nuttiness. You can also turn it into a terrific…