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A Diet for a Healthy Spleen – MedShadow Foundation | Independent Health & Wellness Journalism
Last updated:April 3, 2024 You hear about eating a heart-healthy diet. Your doctor has likely noted the importance of getting enough fiber. But, how often do you hear about eating for your spleen? What Does a Spleen Do? The spleen is an often overlooked, but incredibly important, organ in our bodies.The spleen serves multiple functions,…
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8 superfoods to boost your child’s diet – CHOC
A CHOC dietitian explains the benefits of superfoods for kids By Joyelle Temming, registered dietitian at CHOC What are superfoods? “Superfood” is a nickname given to a food that offers exceptional health benefits and is packed with nutrients. There is no regulated definition for superfood, so there is no specific set of criteria that a…
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Grill and chill: savor flavor with smart, healthy swaps
Grilling Warming temperatures mean it’s time to fire up the grill. But Lexi Fitzgerald, a clinical dietitian who counsels patients at OSF HealthCare, says you should strike a balance between tasty and healthy. First things first – some good news: finding that balance doesn’t mean cutting out your favorite foods entirely. Moderation is key. After…
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Our Biggest and Best Snack Awards Are Here
From “Girl Dinners” to innovative charcuterie boards, it’s clear that “snackification” — a term coined for busy professionals and families who are choosing larger-size snacks over sit-down meals — is on the rise. And while nutritious, balanced meals are an important cornerstone of a healthy diet, it can be hard to find the time to…
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GFF seeks dietary guidelines clarity for grain-based foods
WASHINGTON, DC, US — The Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) has asked the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Committee to distinguish between staple and indulgent grain-based foods and develop dietary recommendations that reflect how various population subgroups consume food. In a letter to Janet M. de Jesus with the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Erin Ball,…
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Fondation Olo expands food offerings to help young families eat healthy
Families being supported by the Fondation Olo can now receive coupons redeemable for baby cereals and purées, tofu and bread. This expansion, according to the foundation’s executive director, Élise Boyer, aims to support healthy eating habits while meeting the nutritional needs of babies, “which evolve rapidly between birth and the age of two.” “This is…
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Top 10 states with the highest costs of healthy diet in Nigeria as of March 2024
The cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD), defined as the most economical combination of locally available items adhering to global dietary guidelines, serves as a crucial measure of physical and economic access to healthy diets. In February 2024, the national average CoHD stood at N938 per adult per day. However, regional disparities were evident, with…
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PlantYou’s Carleigh Bodrug Shares the #1 Underrated Vegetable Scrap You Should Be Eating
Nothing goes to waste in the home of food influencer and best-selling author Carleigh Bodrug. Known for her PlantYou brand and cookbook of the same name, Bodrug embraces her vegan lifestyle across social media, gaining her millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok. Now, her newest project and second book Scrappy Cooking is available for…
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We Tried 26 Protein Powders so You Don’t Have to—These Were Our Top 6
Protein, it seems, is the crown jewel of the macronutrients these days (sorry, fat and carbs!) and with good reason: This essential macronutrient is responsible for muscle growth and repair, keratin and collagen development, and even bone health and digestion. Foods high in protein also tend to make you feel full for a longer period…
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13 Foolproof Ways To Lose Stubborn Winter Weight Fast
Winter is the time of year when many of us don’t feel like braving the chilly temps and would much rather hibernate under a pile of blankets. Gym and healthy eating habits may be put on the back burner—especially with tasty holiday meals, treats, and cocktails thrown into the mix. However, when you step on…