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8 unhealthy food habits that lead to unnecessary hair loss
A lot of your hair health heavily relies on what you eat. Give up these unhealthy food habits that may lead to hair loss. As the adage goes, “You are what you eat”. This applies to our hair health too. When you consume food, you do not just feed your stomach or satiate taste buds,…
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Philippines’ champions healthy food at Gulfood
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — A delegation of 25 food exhibitors will rally behind FOODPhilippines, the country’s collective food promotions program, to showcase an array of nutritious food options at the 29th edition of Gulfood. The Philippine delegation will return for the 19th consecutive time to one of the world’s biggest and most relevant trade shows for food…
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Ultra-Processed Foods: Here’s What the Evidence Actually Says About Them
Processed food for sale at a local store in Gizo, Western Province, Solomon Islands. Photo by Flickr/Filip Milovac. The perils of ultra-processed foods received widespread coverage in recent months – thanks in no small part to the publication and promotion of TV presenter and doctor of virology Chris Van Tulleken’s book Ultra-Processed People. Ultra-processed foods,…
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Surprising chocolate treat among top seven foods to help cut cholesterol
We hear the word cholesterol and we automatically think it’s a bad thing – but certain types of it are actually essential for our health. Your body requires ‘good cholesterol’ to function properly, but it is crucial to make sure you keep its ‘bad counterpart’ in check. Excessive levels of ‘bad cholesterol’ and other substances…
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UMN researchers say diets are not one size fits all
At the University of Minnesota, researchers specializing in nutrition and diet say food labels can be misleading and health is not only determined by diet. As vegan and vegetarian diets become trendy, people’s relationships with food have changed. According to University researchers, healthy eating and diet culture can cause people to overlook other factors, like…
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Eating lettuce, salads in space is bad for health: Researchers
It’s been more than three years since NASA made space-grown lettuce, an item on the menu for astronauts aboard the International Space Station Image for representational purposes only. Photo Courtesy: iStock Listen to this article Eating lettuce, salads in space is bad for health: Researchers x Lettuce and other leafy green vegetables that are part…
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Women Health: Add These Food Options To Your Diet If You’re 40 Or Above
Prioritize nutrition to thrive during this transformative phase of life. As women navigate the challenges of their 40s, embracing a diet rich in these superfoods can contribute to overall health, well-being, and a vibrant lifestyle. As we begin to age, the body needs some essential nutrients to nourish itself so choosing the correct diet and…
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Masala chai declared the second best non-alcoholic beverage: 7 benefits you should know!
Hail tea lovers, masala chai has been officially declared the second-best non-alcoholic beverage. Know the health benefits of masala chai and its side effects. A classic Indian staple, masala chai or ‘chai’ or tea is a heartwarming beverage that has often been associated with comfort. Combining the subtle flavours of several natural herbs, masala chai…
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5 Dietitian-Approved Tips on How to Lower Sodium Without Sacrificing Flavor
You might have read that salty food is bad for us, and that’s true. But there’s also more to it than that. Salt is actually made up of two minerals, sodium and chloride, and they can be healthy for us. They help to keep the body hydrated, support nerve and muscle function, and help with…
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Plant-based diet, whether ‘healthy’ or ‘unhealthy’, linked to weight loss
Switching to a plant-based diet leads to weight loss in overweight individuals. That’s according to a new study carried out by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. And the advantages don’t end there, with findings also showing a plant-based diet lowers cholesterol and fat consumption, and boosts…