Category: Healthy Eating

  • This 1-Ingredient Upgrade Makes Every Chicken Dinner Better

    This 1-Ingredient Upgrade Makes Every Chicken Dinner Better

    When I was growing up in the heart of the Midwest, nearly all of our family dinners started with one of two things: a package of ground beef or boneless chicken breasts. That beef was destined for Sloppy Joes, tacos, chili or Hamburger Helper. The chicken would be featured in fajitas, sandwiches, Mom’s chicken “Parmesan”…

  • 5 Best Diets for Seniors To Lose Weight

    5 Best Diets for Seniors To Lose Weight

    As you age, maintaining a healthy weight becomes increasingly important for your overall health and well-being. However, finding the right diet can be challenging—especially with the abundance of options available. For seniors looking to shed excess pounds safely and effectively, it’s essential to choose a diet that not only promotes weight loss but also supports…

  • Is This the World’s Healthiest Diet? We’re Breaking Down the Hype

    Is This the World’s Healthiest Diet? We’re Breaking Down the Hype

    There’s no denying that the internet is full of conflicting health advice. However, one diet that scientists continue to declare as the world’s healthiest is the Mediterranean diet. But what is the Mediterranean diet, and what makes it so healthy? For one, the world’s healthiest diet doesn’t require extreme elimination or restriction. It’s more about…

  • Dr. Maya Roseman: Intermittent fasting doesn’t work, bad for heart

    Dr. Maya Roseman: Intermittent fasting doesn’t work, bad for heart

    A new study showed that intermittent fasting significantly increases heart disease risk. Surprised? Struggling to stop eating after an eight-hour window? The study, presented this week at the annual cardiology conference, examined 20,000 people. It found that those who reduce their meal times to eight hours a day and fast 16 hours a day not…

  • Best protein biscuits: 7 top picks for healthy tea-time snacks

    Best protein biscuits: 7 top picks for healthy tea-time snacks

    A healthy diet doesn’t necessarily have to be all boring. Try the best protein biscuits for a healthy and tasty snack time. Protein is the building block of your body. It helps in the growth, repair and maintenance of your body’s tissues. A good balance of protein in your body helps to maintain the proper…

  • What Is Orthorexia And Why Is It On The Rise?

    What Is Orthorexia And Why Is It On The Rise?

    It was as she was standing in her kitchen crying over a sweet potato that Zoe Janda first began to suspect something was very wrong. For months, the 27-year-old had been following a strict diet and exercise regime in preparation for a bodybuilding competition. She had a coach tell her what to eat. She went…

  • The Only Carrot Salad Recipe You’ll Ever Need

    The Only Carrot Salad Recipe You’ll Ever Need

    Nutrition Notes Are Carrots Good for You? You’ve probably heard the adage that carrots are good for your eyes—and they are. This is thanks mostly to the beta carotene that also gives carrots their beautiful orange hue. Carrots are also associated with a host of other health benefits, including reducing inflammation and supporting heart, brain…

  • Helping children eat healthier foods may begin with getting parents to do the same, research suggests

    Helping children eat healthier foods may begin with getting parents to do the same, research suggests

    Helping children eat healthier foods may begin with getting parents to do the same, research suggests March 26, 2024 Editors’ notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked trusted source written by researcher(s) proofread by Kelley Gullo Wight…

  • Canada Grants Boost Healthy Living in High Schools

    Public Health Agency of Canada Encouraging youth to learn about healthy habits can have long-lasting, positive effects on their overall health as they grow up. Even more beneficial is when young people are empowered to define their own health goals, bring forward their own solutions, and inspire their peers to live in a healthy way.…

  • Best Healthy Meal Delivery Services of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

    Best Healthy Meal Delivery Services of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

    To test each meal delivery service, I tried at least five and sometimes as many as 10 meals from any given service. I tried to choose a range of meals from the various menu and meal plan offerings. For instance, if a service offers plant-based meals I was sure to try at least one. I…