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Guarding your Heart: Proactive Measures Millennials can take against Heart Disease
Despite being frequently associated with the older demographic, heart disease is a health concern that millennials should be aware of. Traditionally, heart disease usually develops in women in their 50s and beyond, but the rising prevalence of heart disease in younger populations suggests that it’s never too early to begin implementing heart-healthy practices into your…
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Ultra-processed foods score worse on food package labeling
<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2024/ultra-processed-foods.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/hires/2024/ultra-processed-foods.jpg" data-sub-html="Percentage of red, amber, and green FOPL traffic lights across fat (a), saturated fat (b), total sugar (c) and salt (d) by NOVA group (processed culinary ingredients not shown). MPF n 986; PF n 283; UPF n 1650. FOPL, front of package label; MPF, minimally processed food; PF, processed food; UPF, ultra-processed…
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Carla Hall Just Told Us About the Protein-Packed Dinner She Loves When She “Doesn’t Feel Like Cooking”
Want to know how chicken potpie became what we know and love? Or how shrimp and grits developed into a Southern American staple? You can catch Carla Hall searching for these answers around the globe in her new series Chasing Flavor, now streaming on Max. Hall talked with EatingWell to spill some behind-the-scenes tidbits about…
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The 4 Healthiest Frozen Mac & Cheeses—and 6 To Avoid
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Creamy, cheesy, and possessing the ability to transport you right back to childhood, mac and cheese is the perfect nostalgic…
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Are Lectins Bad For You? 5 Foods To Avoid
“Most lectins can be deactivated or reduced by soaking, sprouting, fermenting or cooking foods with water and heat,” says Dr. Foxman. Instead of avoiding all foods with lectins, he advises preparing them properly before consumption. These foods contain high amounts of lectins, making it especially important to not eat them raw. Uncooked beans “Never eat…
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New year brought increased consumer interest in food and nutrition resolutions
Survey also shows food expenditures 20% higher than last January WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Food or nutrition-related New Year’s resolutions were more popular among consumers going into 2024 compared to last year, according to the January Consumer Food Insights Report. This year 25% of consumers responded “yes” when asked if they had any food or…
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Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner – Healthy Chocolates for Valentine’s Day or Any Day
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – We all like to indulge ourselves with chocolate from time to time, but even though dark chocolate may have some healthy benefits, those are negated with all the sugar and bad fats mixed in. But there are a few lines of healthier chocolates you can indulge, available at The Market.…
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Can Valentine’s Day candy be healthy? Here are the most nutritional…
It’s Valentine’s Day, which means you’re most likely surrounded by people wearing pink and red, heart-shaped items and, of course, lots of candy and chocolate. But the influx of sweet treats on this day of love can feel daunting for the health-conscious or for those still going strong with their health-related New Year’s resolutions. While…
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What Pennington Biomedical’s $189M diet study hopes to find
A recent Wall Street Journal article highlights an ambitious nutrition research project currently underway at Pennington Biomedical Research Center and other facilities throughout the U.S. The $189 million, National Institutes of Health-funded study aims to answer a relatively straightforward question: What, exactly, should you be eating? As part of the project, 500 people will be…
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This plant-forward meal service is convenient, but has its downsides
Thistle Cons Portions can be small Quality control issues Pricey New habits can be hard to stick to, especially when it comes to healthy eating—which can require lots of time spent planning, grocery shopping, and cooking. That’s why health-focused prepared meal delivery services, like Thistle (available at Thistle) , are gaining traction. Thistle offers the…