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Is Rotisserie Chicken Healthy? Here’s What a Dietitian Says
If you’re a busy parent (or just like fast, no-fuss meals), you probably know the value of a rotisserie chicken. It feels like a home-cooked meal, but you didn’t actually have to do any cooking (what could be better?) Plus, it’s filling, budget-friendly and generally a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Not to mention, it’s incredibly…
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Eating Healthy Slows ‘Aging Clock,’ Helping to Shield Your Brain From Dementia
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have long noticed that folks who eat healthy have healthier brains as they age, including lowered odds for dementia. Now, researchers believe they know why: Regimens like the heart-healthy Mediterranean or DASH diets appear to slow biological aging, helping to protect the brain. “Our findings suggest that…
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25-year-old woman loses 47 kilos with simple diet tweak
For 25-year-old Samantha Abreu, a nurse from Australia lost around 47 kilos with just a simple tweak in her diet. Sounds unbelievable!Well, the young woman has shared her weight loss journey and it will make you think about the simple ways that can aid you in weight loss. Often we miss out on simple things…
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How to have a healthy pregnancy
For most women, pregnancy is a rollercoaster ride of joy punctuated by crippling doubt, countless Google searches and perpetual risk assessment. Suddenly everything is measured in weeks (or fruit – the baby is compared to everything from a blueberry to a mango), a whole host of anatomical words enter the vernacular, and a woman’s entire…
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Centenarian Headley-Campbell thrives on healthy eating, raising chickens
WESTERN BUREAU: THE SECOND person in her family to have achieved the century landmark, Keturah Headley-Campbell has set an example for generations in the family to follow by eating healthy foods and making a living off raising chickens. Born in the community of Waterworks, Westmoreland in 1923, Headley-Campbell celebrated her 101st birthday surrounded by some…
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Best calcium supplements for women: 5 top choices to boost your health
Increase the level of minerals in your body by including the best calcium supplements for women in your diet. Strong bones and joints are particularly essential for women as they have a lower bone density than men. The structural differences, thinner and smaller bones make it vital for women to keep a check on their…
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Plant-based: Why some consumers make the switch and others steer clear
Once considered the lifestyle choice of the few, plant-based diets have grown significantly in popularity over the past two decades, taking them firmly into the mainstream. Global data and business intelligence platform, Statista, looked at 18 of the 27 EU member states, finding that there was an estimated 6.62 million vegans, as of 2023, with…
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Nestle faces investor challenge over healthy food targets
Vevey (Switzerland): Nestle SA is facing a formal demand from some shareholders, including Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), to significantly improve the amount of healthy food the Swiss consumer group sells. A coalition of investors, led by ShareAction, has filed a resolution asking the maker of Kit Kat chocolate to set targets to increase…
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Healthy snacking market gain momentum spurred by consumer demand, mindful eating
Even as Amitabh Bachchan is show enthusiastically digging into his pack of Bhikaji namkeen and refusing to share it with anyone, people are increasingly beginning to let go of calorie and fat rich snacks and going for healthier options, thus propelling a burgeoning healthy snacking industry. While this shift to more mindful eating has been…
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Healthy snacking market gains momentum spurred by consumer demand, mindful eating
Even as Amitabh Bachchan is shown enthusiastically digging into his pack of Bhikaji namkeen and refusing to share it with anyone, people are increasingly beginning to let go of calorie and fat rich snacks and going for healthier options, thus propelling a burgeoning healthy snacking industry. While this shift to more mindful eating has been…