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Colorful eating: 10 Proven health benefits of the rainbow diet
Eating a rainbow isn’t just for kids dreaming of pots of gold; it’s a healthy diet strategy adults should take seriously. The rainbow diet, focusing on consuming fruits and vegetables of various colors, isn’t just visually appealing; it’s a science-backed approach to better health. Each color in our food represents a different spectrum of nutrients…
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Health and Wellness: Tips for eating better during holiday season
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Marquis Who’s Who selects Patricia Hart Terry for excellence in nutrition and food science
Patricia Hart Terry, professor emerita at Samford University and former SBC missionary, has been included in Marquis Who’s Who for her work in nutrition and food science. Terry is an expert in nutrition and dietetics who spent many years in diverse roles. In 2020, she became a culinary nutrition and teaching kitchen consultant and the…
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A Medieval Manuscript for a Healthy Life: Tacuinum Sanitatis
By Natascha A. Domeisen Do you feel a slight tinge of melancholy during these dark winter days? According to the Tacuinum Sanitatis a good remedy is to consume fatty duck meat – just like this hawk is about to do, diving after a duck which is trying to find refuge among a flock of white…
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How Many Calories Are In a Banana?
If you’re looking to lose weight, reevaluating your eating habits is an excellent place to start. A healthy diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits and veggies has been scientifically proven to help with weight loss. But shedding unwanted pounds goes beyond your shopping list; it also means establishing a calorie deficit. You can do…
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7 Immunity-Boosting Supplements That Dietitians Say Actually Work
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. When you think about it, the immune system has a pretty colossal task. Every day, all day, it fights to…
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9 Lazy Ways to Lose Weight All Month Long
Let’s be honest: The winter season is meant to be cozy—and a little bit lazy. Nothing beats curling up by the fire under a pile of blankets to binge-watch your favorite rom-coms or TV shows. Not stepping foot outdoors to brave the brutally chilly temps seems like a welcomed idea, too. But alas, when you’re…
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How Much Protein You Need To Eat Every Day To Build Muscle
Let’s face it: We have a protein obsession. According to a study in Nutrition Reviews, the protein intake of most Americans is significantly higher than the recommended daily amount. But while protein plays a critical role in several bodily functions, like weight loss, building muscle, and increasing satiety, how much of this essential macronutrient do…
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4 Signs You Can Trust a Nutrition Expert on Social Media
NAVIGATING THE EXPANSIVE buffet of nutrition advice on social media can leave even the savviest among us second and third-guessing our meal choices. Start scrolling; everyone has a take on what you should eat, when, and how. As a dietitian who’s also wading through the digital nutrition landscape, I understand the confusion all too well.…
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Study: Vegan Diet Has Positive Effect in Just 8 Weeks
Dec. 4, 2023 — People who ate a vegan diet improved their health after just eight weeks compared to a control group that ate meat during that period, a study published in JAMA Network Open shows. Researchers from Stanford Medicine divided 22 sets of identical twins into two groups from May to June 2022. Both…