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Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Nov 6-12)
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Nov 6-12) I traveled with my mom this week to Florida for a family wedding and a birthday- lots of love and…
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Mental health and nutrition at Drexel
Photo by Lucas Tusinean | The Triangle With societal pressure of achieving the perfect diet, issues such as malnutrition, imbalanced diets, food insecurity and eating disorders impact the mental health of Drexel University’s students. Started in 2007, the Healthy Minds Study is an ongoing study of student mental health across universities throughout the United States.…
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Don’t ruin your healthy meals with these ultra-processed foods
When it comes to processed foods, finding the right balance is of paramount importance. Processed, unhealthy foods, often deemed unavoidable in our fast-paced lives, can indeed play a role in meeting our daily nutritional requirements, provided they are approached with vigilance. Surprisingly, many individuals following various forms of Western diets unwittingly incorporate ultra-processed foods into…
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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Soup Every Day
There may be nothing more satisfying and cozy than a hot bowl of soup, especially on a cold fall or winter day, or when you’re feeling under the weather. Whether it’s a thick and creamy bisque or a broth-based chicken noodle, soup can always provide some comfort when you need it most. But those who…
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Choosing heart-healthy foods with mindfulness
In a recent study at Brown University, practicing mindful eating was beneficial for heart health. The study involved individuals with high blood pressure who joined an eight-week program focused on reducing blood pressure through mindfulness. Those who participated showed significant improvements in their self-awareness and their ability to follow a heart-healthy diet compared to a…
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New Study Shows This Diet Lowers Cholesterol Up to 30%
The Portfolio diet is designed to lower cholesterol and is known for its heart-healthy benefits. A new study adds to the collection of research that shows this diet is effective at preventing heart disease and stroke. Cardiologists and nutritionists explain how and why the diet works. There are several diets know to benefit heart health,…
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On nutrition: Index of healthy eating
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Halloween is over and the candy bags are empty. Now begins the season of favorite foods and traditions. And with each passing year, I’m reminded that I want to be around for many more. I recently listened to a fascinating webinar sponsored by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.…
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There’s A Scientific Reason For Why You End Up In A Food Coma (But It’s Avoidable!)
Feeling tired after eating happens to the best of us here and there, especially after a big meal. Like, who among us hasn’t had the urge to take a nap after chowing down on Thanksgiving? But if you find that you regularly feel wiped after you eat, it’s understandable to have questions. For the record,…
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How practising mindfulness can help make heart-healthy eating choices
A new study shows that practising mindfulness focused on healthy eating can be good for the heart It’s well-known that practising mindfulness helps people focus on the present as well as their emotions, thoughts, bodily sensations and breath. Now, a new study shows that practising mindfulness focused on healthy eating can also be good for…
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Dietitian nourishes a long family tradition of healthy eating habits
Heather McCrory does not remember learning the meaning of the word dietitian as a child. But she knew by age 10 it was what she wanted to be when she grew up. That desire possibly came from childhood events involving her family. “I had a young, skinny cousin who went to California and returned at…
