This is the second part in a series about the work of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read parts one and three. As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) prioritization of its nutrition initiatives, the agency is exploring development of a standardized FOP scheme for food packages that could help consumers…

Even if you follow a generally healthy diet, snacking in a certain way could increase your risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke, according to a new study in the European Journal of Nutrition. Researchers looked at food consumption habits and cardiometabolic health markers—including blood sugar levels, blood pressure, waist circumference, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and…

Planning is key to healthy eating as the new school year gets underway, say Brock researchers. Rising food costs combined with busy back-to-school schedules can make eating well challenging. However, a little planning goes a long way, say Brock researchers. Wendy Ward, Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, William Gittings, Assistant Professor in the Department…

With fall basically here, it’s time to relish seasonal flavors like apple, butternut squash, pumpkin and more. Luckily, Target’s fall foods are fully in stock, and we’re running to our nearest location to buy these healthy finds. From comforting drinks to easy breakfast options, here are eight of Target’s best healthy, budget-friendly grocery finds that…

Join us on September 18 for a virtual Start TODAY meal planning event sponsored by Instacart. Registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto will show you how to prep five delicious, healthy and family-friendly meals that’ll last you all week. Click here to buy your tickets! Oats are naturally the base for a warm bowl of oatmeal, but they…

Only two in five Australians are eating enough vegetables, a report by the CSIRO has revealed.  Key points: The CSIRO asked more than 235,000 Australians about what they eat Those surveyed barely scraped a pass, with an average score of 55 out of 100 Only four in 10 adults eat three or more different vegetables at their…

Beatrice Glaviano ’26 discusses nutrition and food choice, exploring self-care, health, well-being, and our relationships with food. September 11, 2023 By Beatrice Glaviano ’26 Beatrice Glaviano’s tasty treats: greek yogurt, granola, chopped apple, chia seeds, honey, and a ton of cinnamon with a cup of coffee and an egg and cheese sandwich with spinach and…

Support both your heart and gut at the same time with these flavorful and healthy breakfasts. These dishes feature prebiotic-rich ingredients like bananas, legumes and oats, as well as probiotic foods like yogurt and kefir to help you maintain a balanced microbiome. They’re also made low in sodium and saturated fats to align with a…

Exercising and socialising can help people avoid developing depression SolStock/Getty Images People who live a healthy lifestyle are about half as likely to develop depression as those who don’t, suggesting that lifestyle changes – such as regularly exercising and socialising – could reduce the risk of depression. Barbara Sahakian at the University of Cambridge and…