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Bone mineral density and muscle mass associated with healthy eating index in postmenopausal women; results from RaNCD cohort study
Dalal PK, Agarwal M. Postmenopausal syndrome. Indian J Psychiat. 2015 Jul;57(Suppl 2):S222–32. https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5545.161483. Article Google Scholar Santoro N, Randolph JF Jr. Reproductive hormones and the menopause transition. Obstet Gynecol Clin N Am. 2011;38(3):455–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ogc.2011.05.004. Article Google Scholar Iriti M, Varoni EM, Vitalini S. Healthy diets and modifiable risk factors for non-communicable diseases-the European perspective. Foods.…
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Does cutting down on your food consumption lead to a net improvement in nutritional intake? A panel data approach using data from the UK Biobank
Data This study uses data from the UK Biobank. UK Biobank is a population-based longitudinal study that recruited roughly 500,000 participants aged between 40 and 69 when they joined UK Biobank (from 2006 to 2010). It follows the health and wellbeing of the participants over a 17-year period with future data releases scheduled. The volunteer…
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What foods you really need to eat to reduce inflammation
On her refrigerator at home, Jennifer Wargo has put up a chart that lists the fiber content of various foods: 15 grams in a cup of black beans, 8 grams in a cup of raspberries, 4.5 grams in a medium apple with skin. Each day, the surgical oncologist and cancer researcher encourages her three kids,…
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Will ‘healthy’ iconography help consumers select better options?
Kris Sollid, RD, senior director, nutrition communications, IFIC, shared more than half of consumers surveyed in the organization’s 2023 Food & Health Survey reported they would buy a product if it was labeled as healthy by FDA, which would be approximately about five percent of packaged foods, but this nominal amount of products may not…
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Food as medicine movement can boost economic, environmental health as well as patient well-being
During the panel ‘Resetting the table to ensure equitable access to nourishing and sustainable food’ stakeholders from across the value chain shared how nutrition insecurity disproportionately impacts select communities and how strategically producing, sourcing and distributing food as medicine can tackle some of the structural challenges related to inequitable access to nutrition, health care and…
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THE FEED: Healthy Eating for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, and Everything in Between
Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin and Jenna chat with an expert about all things health and wellness. This week we chat with Registered Dietician Nutritionist Yanissa Marte, of @yanissamarterd. Can we turn calorie dense foods, like mashed potatoes, into a more nutritional option on our Thanksgiving tables? And just how much weight do we really gain…
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Best meal kits for Christmas, Thanksgiving and the holidays
The holidays are basically here, whether you’re prepared for them or not. Holiday planning comes with a lot of details, big and small, you need to sort through. From finding time to be with friends and family to ensuring there’s enough money in your bank account for holiday gift shopping — not to mention fleeting…
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Tips for saving money on groceries while eating healthy
(WFSB) – Groceries are a necessity in everyone’s budget, and the prices seem to keep going up. The US Department of Agriculture is predicting by the end of 2023 prices on groceries will have risen almost 6 percent since the start of the year. When Lydia Gasper is browsing the aisles at Highland Park Market…
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Eggs vs Nuts: What’s healthier to eat for breakfast? | The Times of India
Nuts, including almonds, walnuts, pistachios and others, are rich in healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. They provide a diverse range of nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, magnesium and antioxidants, contributing to overall health. In comparison, eggs offer protein, vitamins (A, D, B12) and other minerals. However, numerous studies have proved that…
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Who’s Hungry? King William County families facing food insecurity turn to CornerStone
There are consequences related to food insecurity. Studies show that hunger and health are deeply intertwined. When people don’t have enough healthy foods to eat it can take a toll on their wellbeing. The lack of nutritious and affordable food is even more problematic for families living in rural communities with limited food options. In…