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The 4 best changes you can make to your diet for a healthy brain
The decades-old saying “you are what you eat” has grown increasingly true as we learn just how important our diets are for immunity, longevity and even mental health. “Many people don’t realize that there’s a way in which the food we eat impacts our mental wellbeing,” according to Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist…
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How to find healthy options while grocery shopping on a budget
CHICAGO (WLS) — If you’re trying to form some healthy habits in the new year, the best place to start may be at the grocery store. A healthy shopping list doesn’t have to break the bank. Stefani Sassos, a registered dietitian and director of “Good Housekeeping’s Nutrition Lab,” joined ABC7 us live with some tips.…
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What Are Sulfites—and Should You Avoid Sulfite-Rich Foods?
While they’re often (wrongly) blamed for your wine headaches and hangovers, sulfites are just found in vino. In fact, you can find sulfites in a plethora of food products, both naturally and as an additive. We often vilify this particular compound, but are we being unfair or have we been misled? What exactly are sulfites,…
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Healthy Living: Safe Weight Loss & Healthy Eating
Erika Graziani, outpatient nutrition program coordinator for Lee Health, shared what it looks like if someone wants to start a healthy diet for the new year.Get More by watching the video above! Erika Graziani, outpatient nutrition program coordinator for Lee Health, shared what it looks like if someone wants to start a healthy diet for…
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6 Ways to reverse aging in obese children, according to science
In a groundbreaking study led by the Stanford School of Medicine, researchers identified six key strategies within a six-month diet and exercise program that effectively reversed a genetic marker associated with premature aging in obese children [1]. Published in Pediatric Obesity, the study highlighted the impact of these strategies on telomeres, the protective caps on chromosomes,…
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You have keen eyesight if you can spot the superfoods in baffling brain teaser
Dogs are our best friends, and we know if we want to keep them fit and healthy, much like us, we need to give them a good diet – but can you spot the doggy superfoods in this baffling brainteaser? Completing a brainteaser a day is really good for your mind, as the more you…
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Moderate These 11 Foods to Balance Your Diet and Achieve Your Goals
The more we learn about nutrition, the more we discover that the processes we use to make food delicious and shelf-stable strip the food of what makes it nutritious. But that doesn’t mean you have to swear it all off. Eating some highly processed foods can be offset by a diet rich in vegetables, fruits,…
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Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. Try 4 tips to change that.
Surprisingly, ninety percent of Americans don’t eat enough vegetables and fruit. That’s right, only one in ten of us is getting enough fruit and vegetables. While eating produce is a relatively easy everyday health-promoting habit, there are very real barriers that get in the way. Read on for tips to help prioritize and consume more…
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HES Launches Innovative Employee Wellness Challenge, Colorful Choices
MIDLAND, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan 25, 2024– Health Enhancement Systems (HES), industry-leading wellness challenges company, introduces Colorful Choices. Groundbreaking in its simplicity and effectiveness, this healthy eating program improves vitality and well-being by shifting eating patterns toward colorful, nutrient-dense vegetables and fruits. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read…
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4 Healthy Habits That Make Japan’s Obesity Rate 90% Lower Than the U.S.
If you’re struggling to maintain a healthy weight, you’re not alone. America currently has an obesity rate of 43 percent—one of the highest among wealthy nations. The reasons for this are multifold and complex, but a few key themes emerge when you look at the trend: Insufficient access to affordable, fresh foods, hefty portion sizes,…