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Mediterranean-Diet Dinners to Make in a 9×13 (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)
Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Nutritional needs differ from one individual to another, and we invite you to use these dinner plans as inspiration and tweak them as you see fit. Sign up to get a meal plan delivered to your…
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The Best & Worst Orders at CosMc’s, According to a Dietitian
From the creators of McDonald’s comes a new restaurant chain called CosMc’s, whose first location opened in Bolingbrook, IL back in December 2023. Named after a six-armed McDonaldland alien mascot that once graced ads in the ’80s and ’90s, CosMc’s is not your typical burger-and-fries fast-food restaurant; instead, it focuses on “out-of-this-world” beverages like “Galactic…
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Want to stay healthy this winter? Try these 7 out of the ordinary…
If you’re in a vegetable rut and tired of string beans, peas and carrots, it could be a good time to try some unusual but healthy vegetable picks this season. They can energize your dinner repertoire, boost your salad routine, and add color and texture to your soups and stews this season. Three registered dieticians…
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What Is Food Noise—And How Does It Relate to Your Weight? Here’s What a New Survey Found
While you may not have heard of the term “food noise,” there’s a chance you’ve experienced it at some stage of your life. STOP Obesity Alliance, a group of business, consumer, government, advocacy and health organizations dedicated to reversing the obesity epidemic in the U.S., collaborated with WeightWatchers on a recent survey about consumer perspectives…
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Enjoy fresh, healthy meals delivered straight to your door with Hello Eats
ST. LOUIS — The Hello Eats line features 12 ready-made offerings, including our house-cured 6 oz bag of Chicken Jerky, this high protein, low-calorie snack offers a salty, chewy snack that packs in plenty of protein per bag. They also have three ready to eat meal-sized Bento Boxes like the Buffalo Chicken Box (pulled buffalo…
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Try These Healthy Dining Options at Westchester Restaurants
Focusing on heart health — the cornerstone for sustaining long-term health — doesn’t limit your diet to salads and bland meals. In fact, it can encourage new dishes and restaurants to bring into the new year. In Westchester, there are plenty of healthy dining options, meaning you don’t have to sacrifice a tasty meal out…
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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Artificial Sweeteners
If you were anywhere near a screen in 2023, chances are high that you came across sensational headlines about how your daily Diet Coke habit might be killing you. On the heels of a study in Nature Medicine that suggested a link between one particular artificial sweetener, erythritol, and heart disease, countless stories swirled around…
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What Happens to Your Body When You Cut Out Sugar
The average American consumes 17 teaspoons of sugar a day, but the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025 recommends thatAmericans keep their intake of added sugars to less than 12 teaspoons. Eating too much sugar is associated with many of the leading causes of death in the U.S., including heart disease, certain cancers, and type 2 diabetes,…
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Hot Honey Parmesan Carrots: Who Knew Carrots Could Taste This Good?
This sweet side dish turns up the heat with hot honey and lots of crispy Parmesan cheese crisps for a savory note. To make your own hot honey, combine honey and crushed red pepper in a small skillet and bring just to a simmer over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Stir…
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10 Effective Weight-Loss Strategies for Obesity Patients
Obesity is a complex health condition that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. It requires a comprehensive and sustainable approach to effectively manage and reduce weight. Here we provide a round-up of 10 evidence-based weight-loss strategies that can help individuals with obesity achieve their health goals and improve their overall well-being. 1. Embrace…