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Arthritis and inflammation linked to certain healthy foods, new study finds
An amino acid found in foods we eat every day could lead to arthritis, research suggests. Scientists have linked an amino acid called tryptophan, which is in meat, dairy, nuts, and other food to the debilitating condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints. Experts suggest that eating plans with less of this amino…
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Nutritionist explains how to do the health-boosting Atlantic Diet
The Atlantic diet has emerged as a promising counterpart to the Mediterranean diet, with the key difference lying in its fewer restrictions which is perfect for those seeking a more flexible approach to healthy eating. The Atlantic diet, inspired by northwestern Spain and Portugal’s traditional eating habits, mirrors the Mediterranean diet with its emphasis on…
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Nine surprising guilty pleasure foods that are healthier than you…
These nine foods often viewed as a guilty pleasure or otherwise consumed in moderation are healthier than you may think, according to a new report. Treats like chocolate, cheese, or even a cup of coffee contain nutrients needed by the human body, Dr. Stephen Dahmer, Director at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, told Vogue…
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Eating An Avocado Daily May Improve Overall Diet Quality: Study
Avocados are known for their anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy properties. Researchers from a recent study have recommended including this nutrient-dense food daily in your diet, as it may help improve overall diet quality. The researchers from Penn State’s Department of Nutritional Science examined how a food-based intervention involving one avocado every day could help solve poor…
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Why meal replacement drinks aren’t as healthy as you might think
Ten years ago, the Silicon Valley software engineer Rob Rhinehart wanted to free himself from the hassle of preparing food. He did some research, bought 35 chemical compounds he deemed vital for survival, blended them together and lived off the gloop for three months, refining the formula as he progressed. He named the product Soylent…
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Cheapest Meal Delivery Services of 2024
Cost After you’ve picked between meal kits or meal delivery, you’ll want to find a service within your budget. There are meal kits with recipes for as cheap as $5 a serving with basic menus and no-frills recipes. More expensive services include recipes with more exotic ingredients, high-end cuts of meat and organic produce, but…
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Nutrition Tips for Endurance Athletes: Rethinking Common Beliefs
4. Never Eat Between Meals Speaking of eating consistently, “Oh, I’m just hungry all the time” is a common sentiment among clients of Nancy Clark, RD, CSSD, a sports nutritionist in private practice, and the author of Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook. “It probably is because they are hungry all the time,” Clark says. This…
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Rustling up a healthy Meatless Monday meal with Just in Thyme
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) – Do you want to eat healthy, but you don’t like to or have time to cook? If that’s you, we’ve got you covered. Valerie Linnane, the owner of Just in Thyme Personal Chef Services came by the QC Kitchen today to dish up her delicious Roasted Ratatouille Pasta and tell…
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Could eating a healthy diet reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s in people with Type 2 diabetes?
Healthy diet could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s in people with Type 2 diabetes, study says Healthy diet could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s in people with Type 2 diabetes, study says 00:52 BOSTON – A new study finds that a healthy diet could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Type 2 diabetes. Previous…
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8 Healthiest Seasoned Rices on Grocery Shelves—and 3 to Avoid
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. If dinner time has you reaching for a protein, a vegetable, and a starch, seasoned rice likely has a spot…