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3 High-Fiber Fruits For A Healthier Body And Better Digestion Over 40
Fiber is a crucial part of a balanced diet, and fruit is a great place to get it. This important nutrient can help regulate your blood sugar levels, improve digestion, and even aid weight loss. Fiber should always be a priority in your meals, but it can become especially important as you age, as it…
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The citrus powerhouse: Exploring the health benefits of eating oranges
Oranges, with their vibrant color and zesty flavor, are more than just a delicious fruit. They are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with an array of health benefits that make them a favorite among health-conscious individuals. From bolstering your immune system to supporting heart health and aiding in weight management, the advantages of incorporating oranges into…
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Pregnant? What To Eat and What To Avoid
Getting good nutrition is always important. But when you’re pregnant, what you eat affects more than your own health. Good food choices also can encourage healthy fetal development. And other foods and beverages could pose serious risks. Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission.…
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5 Reasons to Love Pears
Ironically, not every pear is “pear-shaped.” One variety, Asian pears, is actually shaped like an apple. But no matter their shape, all pears are rich in disease-fighting nutrients. Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services.…
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Half the people on the planet eat rice regularly. But is it healthy?
As a food staple for more than 3.5 billion people around the world, few foods are enjoyed as extensively as is rice. Italians use if for risotto, the Japanese use it for sushi, Americans use it for Cajun jambalaya, and pretty much everyone enjoys it as a standalone dish that can be prepared and enhanced countless different ways. …
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5 Superfoods That Will Save Your Skin From Winter Dryness
As winter approaches, it’s not just the holiday and festive cheer that fills the air; it’s also a range of skin and hair-related concerns. One of the most common beauty challenges that the colder months bring is dry skin. With the arrival of winter, many of us find ourselves dealing with dry, flaky, and lacklustre…
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Dry ginger vs fresh ginger: Is one better than the other for your health?
A daily cup of tea is incomplete without the addition of ginger, also known in India as ‘adrak’. It imparts a subtle spice and an invigorating aroma. Beyond its role as a tea flavoring, ginger serves medicinal purposes, offering relief for nausea, digestive problems, and common seasonal flu symptoms like colds and coughs. But the…
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There is no such thing as good and bad foods, a dietitian explains
People often view dietitians as the “food police.” This couldn’t be any further from the truth. You’d probably be surprised to know that a lot of dietitians don’t believe in setting extreme food rules or hyper-fixating on having unreasonable expectations for our patients and clients. The belief that food has to be categorized as “good”…
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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Health Behavior in School-Aged Children: The Qassim Study
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USU Students Succeed at Nourishtank Competition
A team of Utah State University students recently won a competition designed to combat food insecurity with unique, innovative and sustainable solutions. NourishTank, a student competition hosted by the USU Hunger Solutions Institute, is a SharkTank-style event designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and sustainable solutions to combat hunger. Saydee Longhurst, Macey Bunn, and Lisa Hunsaker…