Every balanced meal should include some form of protein—including breakfast, which should serve as a way to boost your energy in the morning and start your day off on the right foot. And especially if you’re trying to lose weight, lean proteins oftentimes make the best options. This type of protein is low in saturated…

Around a quarter of adults in the UK are currently living with high blood pressure. Also known as hypertension, this silent killer condition means that your heart has to work harder than usual to pump blood around the body. Over time this can cause damage to the blood vessels and various organs. It is also…

Gen Cohen lost 50 pounds by eating in a gentle calorie deficit with plenty of protein. She’s maintained her weight for seven years. Cohen shared eight of her favorite high protein recipes with Business Insider. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the…

Excessive buildup of body fat can affect you both physically and mentally. While the increased fat cells can compromise your heart, liver, and overall health – it does significant harm to your self-esteem too. Over time, the lack of lean muscle mass and healthy weight loss can ultimately lead to you falling into a shell…

As you walk past the fresh produce section of your local market or grocery store, pause for a moment to consider the wondrous health benefits tucked inside the goods on display. This food is medicine. It’s not only an apple a day that keeps the doctor away. Fruit and vegetables are excellent sources of important…

Unreserved54:00The Root of it Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island had food systems that sustained them for thousands of years. Colonization nearly destroyed these traditional ways of living on and with the land.  But today, Indigenous people — like Chandra Maracle and Deyowidron’t Teri Morrow from Six Nations of the Grand River — are reclaiming traditional…

Poor eating habits and heart disease risk As the festive season approaches, it is easy to get swept up in the excitement and indulge in treats and rich meals. While celebrations are a time of joy and togetherness, it is essential to remember the most precious gift you can give yourself this season: the gift…

Eating highly processed foods like chips, candy and fast food is an American way of life. Ultra-processed foods make up an estimated 73% of the US food supply, according to a recent study, and the average American adult gets more than 60% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods. But our American way of life…

If you’ve ever found yourself mid supermarket shop staring down at the food labels, thinking, ‘Do I really know what’s in this stuff?’ you’re not alone. According to a 2020 study published in Public Health Nutrition – where researchers conducted two experiments to assess consumer understanding of whole grains on food labels (focusing on bread,…

Changing an unhealthy diet to a healthy diet in middle age could add 10 years to a person’s life.  A study found that eating lots of whole grains, nuts, and fruits could make the biggest difference.  The bigger the change to the diet, the bigger the expected life expectancy gains in the study. Loading Something…