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This is the healthiest time to eat breakfast, according to a nutritionist
It’s touted as “the most important meal of the day”. But the healthiest time to eat breakfast is still shrouded in mystery. A cursory glance on Google certainly doesn’t help; one site reveals a definitive time slot (between 7am and 8am), while another pins it down to within one hour of waking up. There’s overwhelming…
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Eating a dozen eggs a week doesn’t hurt your cholesterol: Study
Eating more than a dozen fortified eggs each week did not negatively affect cholesterol levels compared to an egg-free diet among U.S. adults aged 50 or older, according to a new study to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Sessions in Atlanta. The study adds evidence that eggs — once vilified…
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WI first state approved for kids’ summer meal program
Wisconsin children from low-income families are now on track to get nutritious foods over the summer. Federal officials have approved the Badger State’s plan to join a new program that includes dozens of other states. Gov. Tony Evers has said Wisconsin is the first state to get the green light for the Summer Electronic Benefit…
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New guidebook aims to help local farmers and schools serve healthy meals
Colorado is working to boost the state’s agricultural communities by getting more fresh, nutritious foods into school cafeterias – and a new online tool could help more school districts participate. The effort is a key component of the Healthy School Meals for All initiative approved by voters in 2022. Taylor Frederick – culinary programs manager…
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Here’s What To Eat If You’re Doing The Viral 75 Hard Challenge
If you’re feeling blah about your wellness routine, sometimes a fitness or diet change can give you a boost. One of the most popular “reset” trends these days? The 75 Hard challenge, which involves following various rules including a 75 Hard diet plan, twice-a-day workouts, and more. But what can you eat on 75 hard,…
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New Study Links Daily Apple Cider Vinegar to ‘Significant’ Weight Loss Results
Drinking apple cider vinegar has become a popular way to lose weight in recent years, but can it really help people slim down? A new study found that Lebanese teenagers and young adults who drank up to one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar daily for 12 weeks dropped an average of 15 pounds. The research,…
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I’m a Dietitian and These Are 7 Easy Things I’d Do to Lose Weight by Summer
If you’ve gained a few extra pounds over the winter months, you’re definitely not alone. Winter weight gain is real, common, and normal. Yet experts say that in the spring, it’s a good idea to take inventory and reset your diet and exercise habits. If you lose the weight, you can avoid a subtle creeping…
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Six cancer-fighting foods to add to your diet – and exactly how much you should eat
More than 1,000 Britons a day are given the devastating news that they have cancer. But four in 10 diagnoses could be avoided through beneficial lifestyle choices, such as eating a healthier diet. But what should we be eating exactly? While no single food fights cancer, studies have consistently linked the combination included in the…
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The planetary health diet: ‘People mustn’t feel meat is being taken from them’
Patrick Burrichter did not think about saving lives or protecting the planet when he trained as a chef in a hotel kitchen. But 25 years later he has focused his culinary skills on doing exactly that. From an industrial park on the outskirts of Berlin, Burrichter and his team cook for a dozen hospitals that…
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6 ‘healthy’ foods you may not realise are ultra-processed
Some pre-packaged foods, such as pasta and rice, are staples that many of us eat as part of a balanced diet. Others, such as crisps and sugary snacks, are clearly not health foods. But for some packaged and processed foods, the claims on the label can make it hard to decide what’s healthy and what…