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New Research: Not all UPFs Created Equal, Plant Based Meat Can Be Part of Healthy Diet
<!– Eat A Whole-Foods Plant-Based Diet, But A Little Alt-Meat is Okay: Research
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Eating more ultra-processed foods may increase risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancers
Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat and oesophagus), according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The authors of this international study, which analysed…
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Mice eating less of specific amino acid — overrepresented in diet of obese people
There’s a popular saying in some circles that “a calorie is a calorie,” but science shows that it may not be true. In fact, it may be possible to eat more of some kinds of calories while also improving your health. “We like to say a calorie is not just a calorie,” says Dudley Lamming,…
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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Turkey
If you’ve ever been to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, then you know that the holiday feast typically revolves around the turkey. Of course, that’s not the only part of the meal that everyone looks forward to—there are a plethora of delicious appetizers, side dishes, desserts, and festive cocktails, too. You might be inclined to avoid…
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How Many Calories Are In an Egg?
If you had to choose one food that could work for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacking in between, an egg would be an amazing pick. Eggs work great for a veggie-filled quiche, a protein-enriched omelet, a healthy avocado toast, and more. Plus, hard-boiled eggs are a quick and easy treat to have handy in the…
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Access to healthy food reduces food insecurity and is healing – but are insurers listening? Celina Cunanan and Heidi Gartland
CLEVELAND — Food takes on outsized importance in American culture, from the countless cookbooks published each year and the ubiquitous food blogs proliferating online to the great new restaurants that seem to crop up daily. Just this week, millions of Americans are making final preparations for their Thanksgiving feasts, putting their own special spin on…
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I’m Not Vegetarian and I Love Purple Carrot, a Vegan Meal Service That’s Super Cheap for Black Friday
My wife and I both work, we have two small kids and we listen to a lot of podcasts: Of course we subscribe to a meal delivery service. I’m not vegetarian, but everyone else in the household is, and my wife has some tricky allergies, so it was tough to find one that was a…
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Want Healthy Hair? Include These 5 Superfoods In Your Healthy Food Chart For Hair
<!– –> Healthy food chart for hair. (Image Credit: Istock) Strong and shiny hair is something that we all desire. To achieve this, many of us end up splurging on expensive hair care products. Sure, they can be helpful, but not so much in the long term. If you have dry, dull, or frizzy hair,…
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I lost 90lbs without exercise or counting calories
Two years ago, I suffered a stroke and weighed approximately 272lbs. I knew I needed to lose weight, control my blood pressure, and manage my cholesterol by making a significant lifestyle change. So, I embarked on a journey with the goal of living a healthier life. I didn’t consider it a diet, but rather a…
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Army nurtures plan to modernize food program
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — The Army has launched a renewed effort to build a modernized food ecosystem that ensures Soldiers have access to affordable, healthy food options, geared toward how, where, when and what they want to meet their dining needs and preferences. “The Army has not changed our feeding philosophy in years,” Lt. Gen.…