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5 little-known facts about Thanksgiving turkey from registered dieticians
Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year, but prices are still up The American Farm Bureau Federation released its 38th annual survey and revealed the average Thanksgiving dinner will cost 4.5% less than last year’s record high average. <!–> While many are familiar with the tradition of roasting the iconic Thanksgiving bird, how much do…
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Do You Have Belly Fat or Bloating? Here’s the Difference
Let’s be honest: Navigating the sea of online information about belly fat and bloating can be tricky. It’s also easy to confuse the two, especially when you find out that nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, and one out of seven Americans experience bloating weekly. So, how can you distinguish between these…
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Food for all: United Way, HCC team up to open new food pantry in Holyoke that’s open to all who show up
Food for all: United Way, HCC team up to open new food pantry in Holyoke that’s open to all who show up <!– –> News > Local <span class="lightgalleryimg" data-src="/getattachment/94d820af-b858-4700-a96b-c5ca7cca6945/hccfoodpantry-ph01" data-sub-html="Emmanuel Reyes, from left, Janae Alleyne, Stacy Graves, Miguel Arroyo and Lee Drewitz pose for a photo with food pantry items for the Holyoke Community…
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Want to gain weight without gaining belly fat? This is for you!
Have you ever thought weight gain is easier than weight loss? We’ve all been there. After all, weight gain is about eating anything in excess. But hold on—that seemingly carefree approach might just gift you not only a few extra kilos but an unwelcome increase in abdominal fat as well! If you’ve experienced this dilemma,…
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Thanksgiving food you CAN feed your dog
SEATTLE — Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family and friends, and that doesn’t exclude the dog! And while Thanksgiving is one of the more delicious times of year, you have to be careful what you allow your four-legged family member to eat from the table. To make sure you don’t end up spending…
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Healthy holiday eating habits
A recent MarketWatch Guides survey revealed that 52% of Americans are planning to fly this holiday season, while a Hopper survey reveals more than one in five holiday travelers plans to drive out of town for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s or all three. Maintaining healthy eating habits during the holidays when food is part of…
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Staying healthy right now is a full time job for all of us
A few days after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, I had an article published in these pages giving people some general tips and suggestions on how to deal with weight gained during the holiday period, and how to get back on track to shed weight and promote better health. Like all of my Jerusalem…
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TIPS TO AVOID DISEASE
The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) says they have the TOP 4 TIPS on Preventing Chronic Disease. Tip number 1 says “Don’t Smoke”. They say quitting lowers your risk of heart disease, lung disease, cancer, and other smoking-related illnesses. They stress making a plan can help you manage any stress…
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Biospringer eyes booming processed meat market in Asia-Pacific as consumers crave convenience
(Image credit: Biospringer) 23 Nov 2023 — The processed meat market in the Asia-Pacific region is surging in growth, driven by changing lifestyles, urbanization and an increasing demand for convenient, ready-to-eat meat products. Our in-depth interview with Biospringer Asia-Pacific examines how processed meat — largely considered a less healthy food option — is gaining popularity…
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10 Best & Worst Salad Dressing Brands, According to Dietitians
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. Salads wouldn’t be the same without a delicious salad dressing. Of course, you can always whip up a dressing at…