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Food combinations that are better than supplements | The Times of India
This combination of banana, milk and dates is a hit among people looking for healthy meal alternatives, but do you know why? This is because of the high protein, carbohydrates and potassium content, which when combined with iron rich dates and healthy fat loaded milk, makes for a nutritious and wholesome combination, which helps boost…
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I’m a dietitian from Spain — here’s how to follow the Mediterranean…
If there’s one thing that the Europeans got right, it’s the Mediterranean Diet. Shared for generations among a range of otherwise quite different countries, the pro-oil, fish, lean protein, and vegetable lifestyle has been tied to several health benefits from cutting fat to neurological advances in battling dementia to promoting heart health. The diet —…
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Healthy Eating: Top 5 Best Diets to Follow
01 Nov Healthy Eating: Top 5 Best Diets to Follow US News & World Report announced that the Mediterranean style of eating is the best overall diet for 2023. Only 24 diets were ranked instead of 40 that were analyzed in the past years. Vegan, vegetarian, Nordic, traditional Asian and the glycemic index were integrated into the Mediterranean because…
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Combining Mindfulness and the Heart-Healthy DASH Diet Can Significantly Improve Blood Pressure
Mindfulness coupled with information on how food and exercise can impact blood pressure may be a winning combination that could improve heart health, according to a new study published today in JAMA Network Open. “The findings showed that people with elevated blood pressure who participated in an eight-week mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction program showed significant…
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5 Healthy Ways to Prepare Green Beans: Upgrade Your Meals With Versatile Veggies
Green beans may be the all-star of Thanksgiving side dishes, but the versatility of these veggies extends beyond the holiday season. Available year-round, green beans (sometimes called string beans or French beans) are an excellent upgrade for salads, stir-fries, meat dishes, and more. “Green beans are a healthy, convenient addition to any meal because they…
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Study reveals 75% of people don’t think they eat their five a day
The new JuicePlus+ survey, based on responses from 32,000 participants globally, has revealed that a staggering 75% of people believe they fall short of their recommended daily intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. ADVERTISEMENT Would you say that you eat your five a day, every day? Well findings from a new report reveal that 75%…
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Ministry lectures women on healthy nutrition
As part of its efforts to promote healthy dietary habits and reduce the level of malnutrition amongst women in Lagos State, the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has organised an ‘Advocacy on Healthy Nutrition’ as an intervention programme for over 300 grassroots families in the Ajeromi Local Government and Ifelodun Local Council Development…
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Your salt shaker might be giving you Type 2 diabetes: new study
It’s found in virtually every kitchen, restaurant booth, and dining room in the Western world: the salt shaker. Despite its ubiquity — or perhaps, because of it — salt has fallen under the scrutiny of medical researchers, who agree that table salt and other forms of added sodium have unintended health consequences. And now, a…
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Healthy During the Holidays
The next several weeks are some of the most delicious of the year. Grand feasts featuring roast turkey with creamy mashed potatoes. Dessert buffets loaded with beautifully decorated cookies and luscious pies. Cocktail parties with bubbly beverages and charcuterie boards. EatingWell has all of the recipes you need—from appetizers to desserts, and everything in between.…
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Give yourself the gift of better health with the ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ challenge
Published on November 1, 2023 The holidays are almost here. For many people, celebrating includes big family meals, beautiful party spreads and lots of special treats. However, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. So, how can you enjoy those special occasions without packing on unwanted pounds? The answer is with…
