Category: Healthy Eating

  • NEW Nutrition and Culinary Medicine Selective Empowers Tomorrow’s Physicians

    NEW Nutrition and Culinary Medicine Selective Empowers Tomorrow’s Physicians

    CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center’s Community Nutrition Programs is proud to announce its collaboration with the School of Medicine to introduce a Nutrition and Culinary Medicine Selective for 3rd and 4th-year medical students. This innovative program aims to enhance nutrition education for future physicians, equipping them with essential skills to promote healthier lifestyles and…

  • 21 High-Fiber, High-Protein Dinners for Heart Health

    21 High-Fiber, High-Protein Dinners for Heart Health

    Prioritize your heart health with these balanced and delicious dinner recipes. Each recipe meets our heart-healthy nutrition parameters, focusing on ingredients that are low in sodium and saturated fats while prioritizing lean proteins, healthy fats and fiber-packed veggies. Plus, these dishes are designed to be satisfying with at least 15 grams of protein and 6…

  • Fermented foods: fleeting fad or dietary must-have?

    Fermented foods: fleeting fad or dietary must-have?

    The role of fermented foods in gut health Enhancing human health is an evolving strategy, and one intriguing aspect is the modulation of the microbiome by consuming fermented foods as part of a healthy diet. However, understanding the mechanisms underlying the dos and don’ts of a particular food is essential for making informed health decisions.…

  • Advice | Skip the squeeze pouches and try these 6 healthy snack tips for toddlers

    Advice | Skip the squeeze pouches and try these 6 healthy snack tips for toddlers

    Q: What’s your advice about toddler convenience foods like squeezable pouches, snack bars and special drinks? Toddlers need to snack, no question about it. Their stomachs are too small to get them through those long gaps from meal to meal, and it generally makes sense to give them a morning snack and then an afternoon…

  • A guide to nourishing your mind: The link between diet and brain health

    A guide to nourishing your mind: The link between diet and brain health

    image: @fcafotodigital | iStock A study reveals the importance of dietary choices in mental well-being and cognitive function  The findings, drawn from 180,000 participants, examine how nutrition affects mental health, cognitive function, and overall health.  Using a combination of online questionnaires and advanced machine-learning techniques, the researchers categorised the participant’s food preferences into 10 groups, ranging from alcohol to…

  • Diabetes: Could eating avocado help lower the risk of this condition?

    Diabetes: Could eating avocado help lower the risk of this condition?

    Share on PinterestA recent study from Mexico links avocado consumption with a lower diabetes risk. Image credit: Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images. Avocados are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats that can support metabolic health and insulin sensitivity. A new study suggests avocado consumption may significantly reduce diabetes risk, particularly among women. Experts recommend a balanced…

  • Agri Aware’s Healthy Eating Week school roadshow to be headed up by well-known TV chef

    Agri Aware’s Healthy Eating Week school roadshow to be headed up by well-known TV chef

    Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now The weeklong event kicking off this coming Monday, April 29th and finishing on Friday May 3rd will see Agri Aware bring healthy eating week to schools both in-person and online as part of its longstanding healthy eating and growing programme…

  • 5 Simple Vegetarian Dinner Ideas for Healthy Eating

    Mash cooked sweet potatoes with canned black beans, diced onions, bell peppers, and your favourite Mexican spices. Spread the mixture onto whole wheat tortillas, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and fold in half. Serve with salsa, guacamole, and Greek yoghurt for dipping.

  • 12 Healthiest Iced Teas on Grocery Shelves—and 4 To Avoid

    12 Healthiest Iced Teas on Grocery Shelves—and 4 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. Iced tea holds a special place in the hearts of many Americans, offering relief during blazing summers or acting as…

  • Wait, What Is a ‘Food Rule,’ Exactly? An RD and Psychologist Share Warning Signs to Look For

    If you’re interested in the anti-diet culture space (or are just curious about food and nutrition), you may have heard the term “food rule” before. And for those who haven’t heard it or don’t know what it means, it can sound a bit confusing! Are food rules helpful or unhelpful? Do they include foods you’re…