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Can You Die from Taking Too Many Multivitamins? Here’s What Health Experts Say
Although we frequently discuss the importance of working with your doctor to stay on top of—and try to prevent or remedy—deficiencies, there can be too much of a good thing when it comes to vitamin and mineral supplements. Just like eating too much protein and consuming too much fiber can throw your system for a…
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‘Deny, denounce, delay’: the battle over the risk of ultra-processed foods
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Tailoring messages about healthy and sustainable eating to reach the most vulnerable
References [1] Global Burden of Disease Collaborative Network. Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 (GBD 2019). Seattle, United States: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), 2020. [2] Willett, W., Rockström, J., Loken, B., Springmann, M., Lang, T., Vermeulen, S., … & Murray, C. J. L. (2019). Food in the Anthropocene: the EAT-Lancet Commission on…
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Food deserts and swamps in Flanders
Guest Article by Stefanie Vandevijvere, Senior Scientists Nutrition and Health, Sciensano, Belgium Flanders has more and more neighbourhoods with an abundance of unhealthy food (food swamps). Elsewhere, adequate access to healthy food is the problem (food deserts). This makes it increasingly difficult to promote healthy eating habits in Flanders. What we eat is greatly influenced by the food…
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I’m a Dietitian & These Are the 8 Snacks I Always Buy at Target
There are so many convenient snacks at the grocery store, it can be hard to know how to make a healthy choice. When you’re shopping at Target, the snack aisle is packed with a range of options to choose from, and not all of them are nutritionally balanced. But having a healthy snack at-the-ready is…
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Dietitians talk six trends dominating the world of healthy eating in 2024
One of the pitfalls of intermittent fasting can be the tendency to binge on unhealthy foods during the eating window, and care must be taken to consume quality, nutrient-dense meals and snacks. “All types of intermittent fasting regimes have been shown to help people consume less energy, which in turn creates an energy deficit. However,…
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How many mangoes can you eat in a day to avoid weight gain, sugar spikes?
ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi May 22, 2024 03:09 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Nutrition experts say mangoes must be consumed in moderation and combined with fibre and healthy fats to control glucose spike. Love mangoes but don’t know how many you can safely consume to avoid gaining weight or experience blood sugar spikes? If…
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ICMR shares diet guidelines for women who do not workout
ICMR advises following a balanced diet and eating nutrient dense foods all day. This involves eating whole grains, a protein-packed diet and foods like grains, legumes and pulses in the diet. These help strengthen the heart, manage weight and offer other health benefits too. During pregnancy and in the breastfeeding stage as well, it is…
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New Research Suggests That Eggs Might Not Actually Be Bad for Your Heart
Recent research suggests that eating fortified eggs regularly does not negatively impact cholesterol levels or heart health in high-risk individuals, challenging previous beliefs about the risks of egg consumption. Subgroup analyses suggest a potential advantage for older adults and individuals with diabetes. Whether you like your eggs sunny-side up, hard boiled or scrambled, many hesitate…
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Small healthy eating changes can boost your overall health
WOODRUFF, Wis. (WJFW) — You’ve probably heard an apple a day keeps the doctor away. While it’s an oversimplification the idea rings true. In tonight’s edition of Feel Great Today we’ll hear how small healthy habits over time can make a big difference. “I think that diet plays a role in just about every aspect…
