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What’s the best diet for your body? A federal study aims to find out.
The federal government wants you — yes, you — to join a large and ambitious diet study that could change the way we think about the best foods to eat for optimal health. For the most part, nutrition experts know what constitutes a healthy diet. The government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages people to eat…
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9 Foods a Neurosurgeon Eats To Keep His Brain Young
Taking care of your brain on a regular basis is essential. After all, your brain supports your overall well-being; it controls your body’s functioning, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, according to the World Federation of Neurology. In fact, it’s probably the most treasured organ in your body. So naturally, you’re likely wondering what healthy habits…
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Nutrition supplements for kids: Are they necessary?
As a parent, you do everything you can to model good eating habits. You really are trying to toss a broccoli in the midst of some fries to make sure your kid is getting enough nutrients. While you do try to incorporate most of these healthy habits in your child’s diet, the reality is that…
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Nutritional needs change as we age. Here’s what to eat, and avoid, during menopause.
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Dear Dietician: With healthy eating too much of a good thing is a bad thing
Dear Dietitian, My 13-year-old daughter started a new healthy eating program about six months ago. She seems obsessed with healthy eating and sometimes refuses to eat when she stays at a friend’s house. I am concerned about her behavior. Is this something serious, or will she grow out of it? Sheila Dear Sheila, The desire…
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The Key To A Child’s Healthy Brain Development: Foods To Eat And Avoid
Children’s brain keeps growing from ages 6 to 12. Children who are malnourished are not just fussy eaters but are truly deprived of adequate calories and protein in their diet. Throughout this period children with good nutrition grow well both physically and mentally. They get better at thinking, remembering, and focusing. Their brains are good…
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5 reasons why is intermittent fasting not working for you!
Intermittent fasting seems to be the diet of the hour, quite literally! With limited regulations on what you eat, and focus on when you eat, intermittent fasting has become the go-to diet for many. However, is it that simple? If you find yourself in a situation where you have been following intermittent fasting but haven’t…
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Think you eat healthy? Your snack choices could be sabotaging you
Unhealthy snacking can undo the benefits of eating healthy meals, British researchers say. A team from King’s College in London examined the snacking habits of 854 people in the ZOE PREDICT study. The participants, 95% of whom identified as snackers, were mostly female (73%) and ate an average of 2.3 snacks a day. More than…
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The Lean Kitchen Company Opens In Bel Air With Healthy, Convenient Meals Prepared Fresh
BEL AIR, MD — With a goal of helping Harford County residents gain easy access to healthy and convenient meals, Katie and Jason Davis decided to open The Lean Kitchen Company in Bel Air. They officially opened their business Oct. 14 at 536 Baltimore Pike with the options of in-store pickup or delivery. There are…
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Eating Almonds for Weight Loss? Groundbreaking New Study Reveals the Truth
Almonds, when included in a weight loss diet, can aid in weight reduction and offer potential long-term cardiometabolic advantages, according to a study from the University of South Australia. Nuts often face criticism in weight loss discussions due to their high-fat content despite being protein-rich, leading many individuals aiming to lose weight to avoid them.…
