Category: Healthy Eating

  • What’s the healthiest type of peanut butter? A dietitian explains

    What’s the healthiest type of peanut butter? A dietitian explains

    Peanut butter is a pantry staple in many households around the world. The sweet and salty spread is delicious, filling and easy to enjoy on its own or with other food. Peanut butter, made from ground roasted peanuts, is often hailed for being packed with protein and other nutrients. But is peanut butter actually good…

  • Following a Low-Glycemic Diet Can Help Manage Your Blood Sugar. Here Are The Foods to Try

    Following a Low-Glycemic Diet Can Help Manage Your Blood Sugar. Here Are The Foods to Try

    The glycemic index is a tool used to assess a food’s impact on blood sugar levels. While some foods like eggs and broccoli have a low glycemic index, other foods like cakes and candy have a high glycemic index. Incorporating lower glycemic index foods into your diet may benefit health in several ways, such as…

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    EAST HAVEN — East Haven’s culinary scene is about to become more organic. Papa’s Wings & Seafood, which opened at 420 Main St. in June 2020 before closing for two months beginning in December 2020 and then reopening in February 2021, has closed for good. Papa’s owner James Green told the Register following the restaurant’s…

  • 8 heart-healthy habits may slow biological aging by up to 6 years

    8 heart-healthy habits may slow biological aging by up to 6 years

    Share on PinterestGood heart health can slow biological aging by up to six years, a study suggests. Westend61/Getty Images A new study shows having good cardiovascular health may decrease the pace of biological aging. Using Life’s Essential 8 (diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep health, BMI, cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure) to measure biological…

  • In Conversation With Master Chef Sean Sherman: Reclaiming Healthy Indigenous Diets Across America

    In Conversation With Master Chef Sean Sherman: Reclaiming Healthy Indigenous Diets Across America

    Welcome to Indigenous Brilliance Unleashed, a Q&A series dedicated to Indigenous visibility, wellness and empowerment. In this exclusive conversation, Lakota Chef Sean Sherman, often known as The Sioux Chef, takes us on a journey through his mission to reclaim Indigenous foodways in North America. Most recently, Chef Sherman was honored with the prestigious Julia Child…

  • The ‘anti-diet’: When intuitive eating is not recommended

    The ‘anti-diet’: When intuitive eating is not recommended

    Intuitive eating, also known as the “anti-diet” approach, focuses on healthy eating, without the goal of body modification. It emphasizes a neutral and respectful view of individuals, free from impositions, restrictions and extreme dieting. The principles of intuitive eating promote nothing more than a healthy and flexible approach to nutrition. While it doesn’t explicitly forbid…

  • Spinach vs. kale: Which is ‘better’ for you? Nutritionists settle the great debate

    Spinach vs. kale: Which is ‘better’ for you? Nutritionists settle the great debate

    Kale, strawberries, spinach top ‘Dirty Dozen’ list for pesticide contamination Kale, the popular vegetable that serves as a staple in “clean eating” meal plans just made it onto the Environmental Wellness Group’s annual ranking of the most pesticide-ridden fruits and vegetables, otherwise known as the “Dirty Dozen.” <!–> Spinach and kale are often pitted against…

  • Best Indian foods for healthy kidneys

    Best Indian foods for healthy kidneys

    Kidneys, two small but mighty organs, play a crucial role in maintaining our overall health. They act as the body’s natural filters, removing waste products, excess fluids, and electrolytes from the blood. Proper kidney function is essential for good health, and diet is a key factor in supporting these vital organs. In this article, we…

  • In times of crisis, this is how you should stock your pantry

    We are currently facing a period of imbalance and stress, where our usual healthy habits have been replaced by emotional eating and anxiety. It is crucial to maintain a resilient and healthy eating routine during these difficult times. Research suggests that following a Mediterranean diet can contribute to mental resilience and boost the immune system.…

  • Here are some healthy holiday food tips

    Here are some healthy holiday food tips

    Thanksgiving Day is just a few weeks away! Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday when spent with family and friends gathered around the table to eat a bountiful meal and count your blessings. The last thing you want to happen during the holidays is to spoil it by getting sick. Of course, with all that…