“The healthy fats in nuts are great for all organ health, including hair, skin, and nails,” says Gohara. Walnuts, almonds, cashews, and more of these tasty morsels contain a variety of vitamins plus zinc that can help you avoid a deficiency in any of these nutrients, which has been linked to hair loss. Agyeman loves…

Vegetables come in different shapes, sizes and colours – green, yellow, red, blue, purple, white and more. They all have something to offer to us in terms of health. Collectively, the colourful diet is great for our body. That’s why people say, “eat the rainbow”. In fact, vegetables such as spinach, carrots, tomatoes and broccoli…

Eating healthy is not an insurmountable task. All it takes is some prepping and starting small Changing eating habits can be a daunting task for anyone. It is easy to fall into a pattern of unhealthy eating habits, and shifting them all together can be difficult. However, it’s not impossible. Here are five easy ways…

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } I survived Halloween without eating too much candy, but the holidays are only beginning! There are all the Thanksgiving feasts, parties, Christmas dinner and New Year’s celebrations coming up, all centered around food. Try as I might to eat…

Yes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and dinner is also something most people don’t skip. This leaves us with the most neglected meal of the day – lunch. Since it falls right in the middle of the day, it is not just neglected but also determined as a luxury most people…

Black foods nutrition While colourful fruits and vegetables often steal the spotlight when it comes to healthy eating, there’s a group of foods that derive their nutritional prowess from their deep, dark hue. Yes, we are talking about black foods, which are often overlooked. Take a look at some of black foods that are no…

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and noticed a new pimple or sallow skin, it’s natural to wonder if the food you eat is somehow responsible. Our diet plays an important role in achieving radiant and glowing skin Our diet undeniably affects our skin, according to dermatologist Dr. Lauren Ploch. The skin, like other…

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Dozens of youth and adults gathered at the West Brighton Community Center for the Youth Got Served pop-up event, where they enjoyed a nutritious meal, explored health-conscious cooking, and engaged in group discussions about their personal health journeys. “Health is wealth. We may have been conditioned to go by things one…