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Rong Poh market promotes healthy eating during Vegetarian Festival
Banglamung Mayor Jaraewut Chinwat and his team distribute pamphlets to vendors and customers, offering guidance on ingredient selection, seasoning choices, and maintaining a healthy vegetarian diet. PATTAYA, Thailand – On October 19, Mayor Jaraywat Chinnawat of Banglamung Subdistrict spearheaded a community initiative at Rong Poh Market, just north of Pattaya. The aim was to promote…
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Choosing Heart-Healthy Foods May Benefit Your Brain
Choosing foods that are good for your heart may also have benefits for your brain, a new study suggests. The study looked at how closely over 5,000 middle-aged women followed the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins, while limiting alcohol, salt, sugars, and fatty meats.…
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App State’s dining upgrades prioritize access, nutrition and sustainability
BOONE, N.C. — New renovations, services and staff positions at Appalachian State University’s Campus Dining facilities are designed to enhance the culinary experience, build community and improve food safety and access. The upgrades include recent renovations at Rivers Street Cafe in Roess Dining Hall and Park Place at the Pond in Trivette Hall, both located…
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The association between diet quality and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a case-control study
Organization WH. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). WHO fact sheet 2023. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-(copd). Petty TL. The history of COPD. Int J Chronic Obstr Pulm Dis. 2006;1(1):3. Google Scholar Vogelmeier CF, Criner GJ, Martinez FJ, Anzueto A, Barnes PJ, Bourbeau J, et al. Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive lung…
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Motivational long term benefits of eating clean and healthy
In this world where fast food is at your doorsteps in less than 30 minutes, eating clean and healthy isn’t easy. We all know what eating clean constitutes. However, since the reality for most people is far away from eating a clean and healthy diet, let’s revisit what eating healthy means.If you consume soft drinks,…
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Mediterranean diet can blast belly fat caused by aging, new study…
The Mediterranean diet could be the key to blasting belly fat. A new study from the Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea-Plus (PREDIMED-Plus) revealed that the Mediterranean diet, partnered with physical activity, can counter aging-related body changes suchh as fat gain and loss of muscle mass. The study, published in JAMA Network Open on Oct. 18, was…
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West Virginia Department of Agriculture’s WV Grown program looks to expand
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Healthy eating for seniors focus of free presentation
Adina Wingate Pima Council on Aging Even minor changes in eating habits can help with healthier living. “As we age, healthy eating can make a difference in our health, help improve how we feel, and encourage a sense of well-being,” according to Karen Ring, director of the Healthy Living Program at Pima Council on Aging…
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You ate all those salads for nothing, apparently
Healthy snacks are critical to maintaining a balanced diet and reaching your health goals. Surprisingly, a recent study found that a quarter of people undermine their otherwise healthy eating habits by snacking on the wrong things. Changing what you choose to snack on could be the difference between seeing progress in your waistline and not.…
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I’m a mom living in Japan, home to the world’s healthiest kids—4 things Japanese parents do differently
In 1896, pioneering doctor and pharmacist Sagen Ishizuka coined a Japanese philosophy called “shokuiku.” It is derived from two words that mean “eat” and “grow.” Shokuiku encourages parents and schools to teach kids where their food comes from and how it affects our mind and body. This concept has been an integral part of Japan’s…