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‘Disproportional focus’: Public perception of healthy ageing favours eating well, excludes extrinsic issues
The research team from the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and National University of Singapore (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine utilised machine learning to analyse over 63,000 social media posts on Twitter pertaining to the concept of healthy ageing between 2012 to 2022. According to the study’s principal investigator Professor Liew Tau Ming, there…
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Take control of your blood pressure: 7 changes to better your health
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> (Family Features) — What you eat and drink, as well as your activity level and habits, affect your heart and brain health and are essential for managing blood pressure, cholesterol and more. High blood pressure (readings consistently higher than 130/80 mm Hg) is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for…
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The Place: Healthy Eating
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – An enchilada with no meat or cheese and it’s still just as delicious! Check out how easy it is to make this quick and tasty vegan enchilada with local health coach, Lisa Spector. For more information on the recipe, visit: https://mindfullyawarehealth.com/fast-and-friendly-enchilada-recipe To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected] Copyright…
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Offensive linemen detail their complex relationship with food for weight gain
The impact of an unbalanced relationship with food It took quite some time for Murphy to realize how his changed relationship with food was affecting him. While he was an athlete, he never really thought about the way he looked at food. “For me, it’s something I didn’t realize probably until much later in life,”…
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There is no such thing as ‘good’ and ‘bad’ foods, dietitian says
Demonizing certain foods and praising others isn’t based on scientific fact The attitude can trigger eating disorders – which increases the risk of heart problems READ MORE: Here’s what the co-creator of the Mediterranean diet eats in a day By Cassidy Morrison Senior Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 15:05 EST, 7 November 2023 | Updated:…
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Study links starchy vegetables with weight gain
Most know indulging in cookies and cakes, soda, and white bread can accelerate weight gain in middle age. New research suggests adding another culprit to the list: starchy vegetables. A study published in The BMJ earlier this fall finds that swapping whole grains, fruits, and non-starchy vegetables for refined grains, foods high in added sugar,…
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Communication presents challenges and opportunities in understanding good nutrition
UAB registered dietitian nutritionist Kelly Berg’s work in nutrition communication offers invaluable guidance in navigating these complexities and empowering consumers to make well-informed dietary choices. Kelly Berg, M.S., RDN, LDNIn a world filled with nutrition trends, misinformation and myriad communication challenges, understanding how to make healthy food choices can seem like an overwhelming task. But…
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Barbara Intermill, On Nutrition: Index of healthy eating
Halloween is over and the candy bags are empty. Now begins the season of favorite foods and traditions. And with each passing year, I’m reminded that I want to be around for many more. I recently listened to a fascinating webinar sponsored by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. “Keeping Life in Your…
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15 Fruits To Add to Your Diet if You’re Trying To Lose Weight
Because fruit is sweet and contains naturally occurring sugar, many people assume that it’s associated with weight gain. However, research consistently shows that eating fruit supports healthy weight management. Several published studies have found that increasing the daily consumption of whole fruits is inversely tied to weight gain, meaning that the more fruit is consumed,…
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Spinach vs. kale: Which is ‘better’ for you? Nutritionists settle the…
Spinach and kale are often pitted against each other in a friendly rivalry in the realm of healthy eating. But is there a winner? “Spinach and kale are both healthy and incredibly nutrient-dense dark leafy green vegetables,” said Stephanie McKercher, a registered dietitian and plant-based recipe developer in Denver, Colorado, at GratefulGrazer.com. “While similar, there are…