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Cost of healthy diet highest in South-west in December 2023
The average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) was highest in the South-west zone at N979 per day in December 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. The statistics office in its report titled “Cost of a Healthy Diet December 2023” published on Wednesday, said the National average CoHD was N786 per adult…
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A doctor lost 50 pounds on a healthy diet and another 30 pounds on Mounjaro. She says weight loss drugs may be the ‘easy way out’
Health A doctor lost 50 pounds on a healthy diet and another 30 pounds on Mounjaro. She says weight loss drugs may be the ‘easy way out’ — but so what? Rachel Hosie 2024-01-31T17:48:37Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the…
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‘Medically unnecessary’ diets risk a ‘lifelong struggle’ of yo-yo…
Experts are warning that diets that aren’t “medically necessary” can “cause people real harm” and spur a “lifelong struggle” with their weight. A new study, published in the journal Qualitative Health Research, found that yo-yo dieting or weight cycling can have long-lasting negative effects on dieters. “Ultimately, this study tells us that weight cycling is a…
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Taco Bell is now the ‘front runner’ in healthy fast-food restaurants…
If you have a craving for Mexican fare, Taco Bell may be a better bet for your health and waistline than you think — as long as you know how to navigate the fast food chain’s menu. “Taco Bell has become a front-runner in healthy fast-food restaurants,” Jen Hernandez, a Kentucky-based registered dietitian nutritionist, who…
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Fresh Finds: How Meals on Wings is giving food insecure seniors healthier options
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every week News4JAX teams up with the Blue Zones Project Jacksonville to show off local, healthy food options. Meals on Wings, a meal program at the University of North Florida, collaborates with the Blue Zones Project to raise awareness about just how common it is to be food and nutrient insecure. Meals…
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Feeding toddlers healthy diet may ward off inflammatory bowel disease later
Toddlers are famously picky eaters, but parents may be doing their young child’s future gut a huge favor if they insist on a healthy diet. New research shows that toddlers who eat plenty of fish and vegetables, and precious few sugary drinks, are less likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by the time they…
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Early Healthy Diet May Shield Against Bowel Disease
University of Gothenburg Having a high dietary intake of fish and vegetables at 1 year of age, and a low intake of sugar beverages, seems to protect against inflammatory bowel disease. These are the findings of a study with more than 80,000 children conducted at the University of Gothenburg. The global rise in inflammatory bowel…
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The #1 Spice to Help Lower Blood Pressure, According to a Dietitian
Chances are, you probably know someone who’s affected by high blood pressure. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, almost 50% of American adults have high blood pressure. This condition can damage your arteries, putting you at a greater risk for heart attacks and strokes. Of course, what you eat matters for high blood…
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Mediterranean Diet: 7 Mistakes People Make and How to Avoid Them
Share on PinterestPeople switching to the Mediterranean diet often make common mistakes that can interfere with its effectiveness. Helen Rushbrook/Stocksy United The Mediterranean diet was named the top diet in the US News & World Report for the seventh year. Recent research indicates that heart health, longer lifespans, and lower dementia risk are among the…
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Having Diabetes Can Decrease Your Sex Drive—Here’s Why and What to Do to Help
People with diabetes can experience low libido or reduced sexual desire, especially when blood sugars have been elevated for a long time. Diabetes can also make sexual arousal more difficult. All of this can affect your pleasure between the sheets. Understandably your sexual health is personal, but if you have concerns, discussing them with your…
