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Understanding the Impact of Maternal Obesity on Infant Health: Insights and Implications
Maternal Obesity: A Growing Concern Recent research has shed light on a concerning correlation between maternal obesity and adverse health outcomes in newborns. Infants born to mothers belonging to higher obesity classes face increased risks of severe conditions such as intraventricular hemorrhage and respiratory distress syndrome. This alarming finding underlines the crucial need to address…
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What is heart-healthy living? | University of Nevada, Reno
February is American Heart Month, a time to think about how you can protect your heart. Do you have heart disease in your family? Is anyone taking medications for high blood pressure or high cholesterol? What about diabetes? According to the American Diabetes Association, having diabetes is a heart-health burden in itself. While you…
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10 Food Swaps to Make Today, According to a Dietitian
Think you need a total diet overhaul to eat healthier? Think again. In truth, better nutrition often comes down to four simple words: Swap this for that. “Whether you’re trying to lose weight, lower your cholesterol, or have better controlled blood sugars, subtle food swaps can be a great way to improve your health,” says…
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Drink curry leaves water first thing in the morning for these reasons!
Apart from using curry leaves to cook tasty dishes, try drinking curry leaves water in the morning for amazing health benefits! Just like Tulsi, most households grow curry leaves as a popular herb in their kitchen garden. We use it as a key ingredient while cooking dishes for its well-known benefits of boosting digestion. However,…
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7 things to eat after meals that increase metabolism
Ajwain water Ajwain water, made by soaking carom seeds (ajwain) in water overnight, is believed to aid digestion and boost metabolism after meals. Drinking a glass of ajwain water after eating can help alleviate bloating, indigestion, and flatulence. Ajwain’s digestive properties stimulate the release of digestive enzymes, promoting efficient nutrient absorption and metabolism.
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Here’s What You Should Be Eating To Get More Sleep
Getty Tossing and turning throughout the night is never fun. Waking up in the wee hours of the morning and having difficulty going back to bed is frustrating, not to mention being cranky at work because of the lack of quality rest you failed to receive. According to WedMD, most adults need 7-9 hours of…
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Woman loses 17kg in six months via ‘reverse’ diet
Thu poses confidently everywhere she goes after losing 17 kg. Photo courtesy of Thu Currently living in Hanoi, Thu, 30, is the CEO of a souvenir business. She weighed 67 kg despite being only 1.58m tall in 2022. Hence, she sought out a nutrition coach who introduced her to the “reverse” diet, which involves consuming…
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Healthy eating is a top priority for Americans, but most struggle
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Could Ultra-processed Foods Be the New ‘Silent’ Killer?
Newswise — From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives. Oil, fat, sugar, starch and sodium, as well as emulsifiers such as carrageenan, mono- and diglycerides, carboxymethylcellulose, polysorbate and soy lecithin continue to strip food of healthy nutrients while introducing other ingredients that could also be…
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Urban Farmers, Food City seek to drain ‘food swamps’
“Food is energy and medicine, and the body needs to heal if consumed with large amounts of unhealthy foods,” the researcher said. ST. LOUIS — Research shows Black residents are nearly twice as likely as white residents to live in census tracts with low access to healthy food. An estimated 59% of St. Louis City…
