Share on PinterestUltra-processed foods include ready-made meals and packaged snacks like chips or cookies. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images A new study found that consuming ultra-processed foods may be linked to a slightly higher mortality risk. Ultra-processed foods include a wide variety of items including instant noodles, ready-made meals, and other packaged snacks like chips or cookies…

Let’s face it: If you’re trying to stay as healthy as possible, stopping at the drive-thru on a regular basis isn’t a great idea. Eating too much fast food can have serious consequences on your health. But that doesn’t mean you have to give it up altogether in order to keep your body in great…

From hamburgers and hotdogs to peanuts and Cracker Jacks, a day at the ballpark isn’t complete without a trip to the concession stand. But cheering on your squad doesn’t have to cost you points at the plate. We asked Shannon Haynes, RD, a registered dietitian at Backus Hospital, for advice on healthy eating at the…

When you, well, factor in all the time it takes to plan dinner, venture to the grocery store to buy your ingredients and cook it before the hanger sets in, Factor meal delivery service sounds like a great idea. The influencer-approved service, featuring fresh meals crafted by in-house dietitians, has long won the hearts of…

Back May 10, 2024 From hamburgers and hotdogs to peanuts and Cracker Jacks, a day at the ballpark isn’t complete without a trip to the concession stand. But cheering on your squad doesn’t have to cost you points at the plate. We asked Shannon Haynes, RD, a registered dietitian at Backus Hospital, for advice on…

Looking for a meal plan that will keep you feeling satiated? Look no further. In this 7-day meal plan, we map out a week of meals and snacks that focus on two nutrients that play an important role in keeping you full: protein and fiber. Plus, we skip added sugars to leave more room for…

We’d probably all like to live to 100—but figuring out how to get there can be difficult. With so much advice out there, from biohacking to fad diets, the pursuit of longevity may seem daunting and complicated. But as it turns out, there are so many simple things you can do every day to promote…

The findings of a new 2024 Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment reveal that food insecurity and food deserts are among the top impediments keeping residents from being healthy in Halifax County. Those results, along with nutrition being listed among the top three most serious health problems affecting Halifax County and neighboring Charlotte…

Image via PA Department of Agriculture, Facebook. The Shapiro Administration’s PA Farm-to-School Grants offer schools funding for projects promoting healthy eating and agriculture careers. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding revealed that Pennsylvania’s Farm-to-School Grant program is offering schools and childhood centers to apply for up to $15,000 for eligible projects. This program, funded by Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget,…

By Rebecca Whittaker For Mailonline Published: 03:51 EDT, 10 May 2024 | Updated: 04:43 EDT, 10 May 2024