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Avoid overeating this Thanksgiving — and feeling too full — by following a celebrity dietitian’s ’15-minute rule’
Holiday eating doesn’t have to be a cycle of restriction and binging, a dietitian said. Instead of trying to eat less to compensate for a feast, focus on eating more slowly. Enjoying small portions of favorite foods can help you tune into natural hunger cues. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your…
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Public acceptance of default nudges to promote healthy and sustainable food choices
In a concerted effort to integrate the health and sustainability agendas for food system transformation, the EAT Lancet Commission published the planetary health diet (PHD) in 2019, establishing the first scientific targets for a dietary pattern to promote both healthy diets and sustainable food production on a global scale by 2050 [1]. Meeting the PHD…
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Reliability and validity of a questionnaire measuring knowledge, attitude and practice regarding “oil, salt and sugar” among canteen staff
Abstract Excessive intake of oil, salt and sugar is closely associated with the prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). Canteen staff’s knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) about oil, salt and sugar directly affect the content in dishes and the consumers’ intake. However, no valid questionnaire is used to assess KAP among canteen staff about the…
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KWTX@4: Eating healthy during the holidays.
River Hardy is the 2024 Miracle Child for the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). He suffered a brain injury as a premature baby and has cerebral palsy. Despite the many challenges he has faced and will continue to face, River always has the biggest smile and loves interacting with people.
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Men’s Health Month: It’s never too late to adopt healthier habits, even for men in their 60s
WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — When the weather cooperates, Mark Hansler isn’t far from his bicycle – often riding with a group of friends. For years, Mark was also a regular at the Y, until the pandemic sapped his motivation to exercise. This spring, during a physical with Dr. Matt Rubin of Main Line Health…
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6 Cooking Tips to Help Manage Chronic Inflammation, According to Experts
The topic of inflammation is hot right now—pun intended. Some of us are actively seeking to enjoy meals rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients in hopes of staving off inflammatory conditions in the future. But for others, there’s growing awareness and understanding of inflammatory diseases like celiac and Crohn’s disease, high-blood pressure and diabetes and how food…
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‘Stuffee’ visits parish to share lesson on healthy eating
Friends of Crowville partnered with the NELA Children’s Museum in Monroe to bring “Stuffee” to Franklin Parish Schools. Stuffee is a super-sized doll that zips open to show internal organs. The program teaches about the function of the human body and the importance of healthy food choices. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required…
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Is Oatmeal Actually Healthy?
Love it or hate it, oatmeal is widely thought of as a “healthy” breakfast choice. But should every preparation of oatmeal be considered good for you? Like with many foods, “healthy” means different things to different people. So we went to Nicole Sohayegh, registered dietician nutritionist at New York City Nutrition, to tell us everything…
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ChangeSC Will Help South Carolinians Access Food, Learn about Healthy Eating
COLUMBIA – A new statewide initiative called ChangeSC will connect South Carolinians living in food deserts with fresh, locally grown food while working to improve their eating habits and health outcomes. A pilot program for the initiative launched Nov. 1 in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina, focused on four counties with high food-insecurity…
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5 Surprising Ways Swiss Chard Can Benefit Your Health
Swiss chard, like other leafy greens, is a powerhouse vegetable. As part of the beet family, it’s packed with nutrients, vitamins, phytochemicals, and antioxidants that can benefit your overall health. Swiss chard is scientifically known as Beta vulgaris L. var. cicla, but is more commonly referred to as spinach beet, silverbeet, crab beet, or mangold. Its rich color…