Category: Healthy Eating

  • The Packer, TIPA present Healthy Living Award to Texas legislator

    HOUSTON — With an event name like Viva Fresh, the Texas International Fresh Produce Association promotes the role produce plays in a healthy lifestyle. During a keynote lunch, TIPA and The Packer presented the annual Healthy Living Award to Texas state Rep. Carrie Isaac. Isaac was instrumental in co-sponsoring H.B. 3991, which established the first…

  • Costco Is Now Selling Kimbap, and We Have to Try It ASAP

    Costco Is Now Selling Kimbap, and We Have to Try It ASAP

    Whether you walk into Costco looking for some snacks to keep around the office or ready to scoop up some economical housewares, it’s hard to resist a stroll through the ever-changing freezer aisles. Costco is always jamming its freezers full with fun new items, from healthy classics to mealtime shortcuts.  The store is back at…

  • I’m a Dietitian & These Are the Kirkland Products I Buy Every Time I Go to Costco

    I’m a Dietitian & These Are the Kirkland Products I Buy Every Time I Go to Costco

    Costco has an incredibly loyal following, and I can see why. Their products are reasonably priced, regularly change to match the seasons and boast a reliable quality. And maybe most notably, they are all available in bulk. As a household of two, not all of the Costco-sized products make sense for me to purchase regularly.…

  • ‘Nutrition matters’: New UNC research offers solutions to income-related nutrition inequities

    ‘Nutrition matters’: New UNC research offers solutions to income-related nutrition inequities

    A new study contributed to by researchers at UNC has introduced a new simulation modeling the impact of subsidies for fruits, vegetables and healthier foods that are funded by taxes on ultra-processed foods and beverages.  Under the policy simulations, lower-income households, particularly those without children, purchased less taxed food and beverages compared to those from…

  • Navigating Food Labels: Making the Informed Choice

    Navigating Food Labels: Making the Informed Choice

    2nd Lt. Isis Bello HernandezU.S. Army Dietetic Intern Editor’s note: Hernandez is a dietetic intern at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in the U.S. Army-Baylor Master’s Program in Nutrition. In today’s busy supermarkets there is an abundance of options, and reading food labels can feel like a puzzle. Understanding what they mean is crucial…

  • This Is the Best Time to Exercise After a Meal for Optimal Blood Sugar Control, According to a New Study

    This Is the Best Time to Exercise After a Meal for Optimal Blood Sugar Control, According to a New Study

    If you’re watching your blood sugar due to having diabetes or pre-diabetes, you’re probably aware that physical activity is recommended to help manage it. You may even be cognizant of the recommendation of the American College of Sports Medicine regarding physical activity for those with type 2 diabetes—which is to include 45 minutes of any…

  • Why Healthy Eating Is Key for Breast Cancer Survivors

    Why Healthy Eating Is Key for Breast Cancer Survivors

    WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Eating healthy can lower the risk of heart disease in breast cancer survivors, a new study has found. Heart disease is a top cause of death in women who’ve survived breast cancer, likely due to the toxic effects of chemo, radiation and targeted cancer therapy on the heart,…

  • Sorry parmesan, we’re sprinkling nutritional yeast over everything now

    Sorry parmesan, we’re sprinkling nutritional yeast over everything now

    If you have ever ordered plant-based pasta at a restaurant, there’s a good chance you’ll have had nutritional yeast. (It may have been sprinkled on top of your pasta dish, looking a little like grated Parmesan). And if you have ever whipped up homemade vegan mac and cheese, then you have definitely tried this ingredient.…

  • Sarah Jessica Parker’s favourite cocktail might remind you of Carrie Bradshaw

    Sarah Jessica Parker’s favourite cocktail might remind you of Carrie Bradshaw

    Sarah Jessica Parker has long been an icon. But now, an entirely new generation is discovering exactly what it means to be fabulous. Since all six seasons of Sex and the City landed on Netflix this month, Sarah Jessica is back on everyone’s minds. Plus, the 59-year-old and her husband, fellow actor Matthew Broderick, recently…

  • Keto Power Gummies Review – Shocking Fake Product Controversy Risk?

    Keto Power Gummies Review – Shocking Fake Product Controversy Risk?

    Experts recommend maintaining a healthy diet for significant weight loss. Reducing daily calorie intake can help your body use the fat stores; however, dieting is challenging for most people. Keto Power gummies is a product that claims to help you achieve your weight loss goals. It uses two natural and expert-backed ingredients to transform your…