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How to be smart — Know all about the MIND diet, a Mediterranean diet offshoot aimed at giving you a sharper brain
Nuts and seeds: Nuts and seeds are rich in antioxidants, chemical compounds known to quell the inflammation and oxidative stress that can lead to neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Ramsey adds that many seeds—including pumpkin, hemp, and sesame—are also high in zinc. “Zinc is involved in 300 biochemical reactions in the brain, and lower levels of zinc…
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Street vendors, vetkoeks and Cokes: ‘The food tastes good and is cheap’
About one in five teens in South Africa are overweight or have obesity. Public health experts warn that, like elsewhere in the world, child obesity is setting the next generation up for developing serious health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer later on in life. Eating high-fat,…
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Global scale to grade preschoolers’ eating habits unveiled
Scientists at the Education University of Hong Kong, China, have developed a 43-item International Healthy Eating Report Card Scale (IHERCS) to assess the eating behaviors and family home food environment of preschool children from different cultural backgrounds. The study is published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition. Study: An assessment tool for the international healthy…
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Putting processed foods into perspective
Make no mistake: Eating plenty of whole or minimally processed foods is considered the best strategy for keeping your heart — and the rest of your body — in good shape. We’re talking about vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and nuts. But processed foods definitely belong on your menu, too. Anything that changes food from…
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Young Reporter- Harrow dietitian delivers healthy eating tips for Ramadan
“If there was a key message for communities during this month, it would be to reduce your salt intake,” she says. “This directly impacts blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.” “There is a direct link between cancer and a low-fibre diet, so eat foods high in fibre.” She recommends choosing wholegrain starchy carbohydrates, breaking fasts with…
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Katy’s ‘Lettuce Eat’ offers hearty, healthy and affordable meals under $10
More Videos Al Massey and Mike Kramer with Lettuce Eat stopped by with some food for thought on their friendship and restaurant. Author: khou.com Published: 3:23 PM CDT March 19, 2024 Updated: 3:23 PM CDT March 19, 2024
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In Eating Disorder Recovery, I Rediscovered the Joy of Cooking in the Last Place I Expected: Bravo TV
There’s a pivotal moment I wait for during every episode of Top Chef. After the judges take their first bites, there’s a pause of possibility. Will they hate the dish, or will they love it? What are they tasting, exactly? Umami, sugar, acidity? Will these flavors guarantee a win or send one chef packing? Yes,…
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Arkansas Heart Hospital dietitian talks eating healthy beyond the table
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The #1 Unhealthiest Order at Chili’s, According to a Dietitian
Who doesn’t love an indulgent dinner at Chili’s? Whether it’s their Southwestern Eggrolls, Boneless Wings, Bacon Ranch Burger, Cajun Pasta, or my personal favorite—the 2-for-1 Margarita Deal, Chili’s is a restaurant chain full of filling, mouthwatering menu items. But it’s no secret that most of these dishes are considered quite “unhealthy” when it comes to…
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I tried intermittent fasting and failed – now I feel vindicated
Weight loss, improved blood pressure and resting heart rates, better concentration and memory – it’s little wonder intermittent fasting (IF) has taken the world by storm. Friends of mine rave about it; my husband finished six weeks of it before our recent holiday. IF, where you restrict eating to a particular window of the day…