The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released new guidelines to support healthier eating among children below the age of 18. The new guidelines recommend countries around the globe to implement policies to restrict marketing of foods high in saturated fatty acids, trans-fatty acids, free sugars and/or salt (HFSS foods) to children. WHO advises that policies restricting…

Mindful eating can be a phase of your life or your daily habit but first, let’s know what really is mindful eating. Mindful eating means to paying closer attention to your food and how it makes you feel. One must be able to distinguish between emotional hunger and actual hunger. This will prevent the problem…

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U.S. News & World Report highlighted recent research led by the University of Cincinnati and Northwell Health that found the drug metformin can help prevent or reduce weight gain in youth taking medication to treat bipolar disorder. Medications to treat bipolar disorder, known as second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), are often effective at helping young patients’ mental…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 37.3 million people in the U.S. have diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2), which is 11.3% of the total population. It also reports that 8.5 million of these patients have undiagnosed diabetes, meaning their health is especially at risk unless they take action. What’s even more…

When students begin their Syracuse University journeys, not only are they beginning their professional pursuits, they’re also in charge of what they eat and when they eat—a new experience for many students. Routine home-cooked meals are replaced with busy, varied schedules and a plethora of choices in the University’s dining halls. It’s a big change…

Premenstrual syndrome (more commonly referred to as PMS) can be a challenge, physically and mentally before your period each month. Bloating, appetite changes, fatigue, irritability and aches and pains, are just some of the common symptoms of PMS, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.  While there’s no cure for PMS, there are…

Recently, pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Barker was seen eating out at vegan restaurant Crossroads Kitchen in Calabasas, CA with husband and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. While pregnant, Kardashian continues to share plant-based meals with Barker and, coincidentally, Crossroads is one of their favorite vegan spots for a nice dinner out. In fact, the fine-dining restaurant is…

The implications of Lunchables and Domino’s pizza in school meals go well beyond those mentioned in the Oct. 26 front-page article “The recipe that put Lunchables on school menus.” These products contain natural and/or artificial flavors, which are often a disguise for chemicals specifically designed to increase food cravings. That’s a problem for families and…

Dates are a super-healthy, super-versatile super-fruit. Grown in a variety of countries (including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran) as well as in California and Arizona, the fruit is widely available fresh or dried — and both are delicious. “There are a wide an assortment of varieties, and each one has different rich flavors,” says Michael…