Navigating womanhood often entails a complex connection with one’s body. Many women perceive their bodies as projects to be contoured and adjusted to fit societal ideals. There’s a persistent pressure to shrink here, enlarge there and conform to an idealized body standard. This burden is something many of us carry from a young age, often…

BARI, Italy — Italian researchers are on the verge of revolutionizing the way people eat. They have successfully cultivated microgreens with specific nutritional profiles to meet individual dietary needs. This advancement marks a significant step in adapting plant production to cater to unique health requirements. Led by Massimiliano D’Imperio and Francesco Serio from the Institute of…

“What I hope for is that the documentary encourages viewers to at least consider the option of plant-based foods or meals within their everyday diet,” says Landry, “And slightly shifting folks more towards plant-based dietary patterns could be beneficial not just for their health, but also in areas such as the environment.” Both the study…

Sarah Jacoby February 1, 2024 at 10:49 PM Carrots might just be the most versatile vegetable. And whether they’re raw or roasted, savory or sweet, you’ll get the same nutritional benefits from carrots. “Carrots are budget-friendly, have a long shelf life, can be consumed raw or cooked, by themselves or mixed in a dish and…

How Should You Kickstart Your Day? It is very important to start the day on the right note. The first meal of the day can dictate your mood and overall health. But, what is the ideal way to start the day? According to nutritionist Bhakti Arora Kapoor, there is a healthy morning checklist that you…

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM)– El Paso County is celebrating a major milestone as its Senior Nutrition Program is reaching its 50th anniversary. Since 1974, El Paso County has been helping senior citizens across El Paso get at least one meal a day. There are 16 centers across El Paso County where people ages 60 and…

February is American Heart Month, a time when we focus on heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. President Lyndon B. Johnson, who suffered a heart attack, issued the first proclamation in 1964. Since then, U.S. presidents have annually declared February American Heart Month. Each year, 1 in 3 women are diagnosed with heart…

New research found that high school athletes that participated in a short, online nutritional education program were significantly more likely to use safe, third-party tested supplements.  According to Arizona State University researchers, students became more self-reliant when they knew where and how to find and purchase supplements. The program also increased their intention to make…

Ever wonder why big sports parties and other large gatherings are known for food that’s notoriously bad for you? Typically, food brings people together and is associated with friends and fun. Sometimes, people are more excited about the food — whether it’s healthy or not — than the game itself. Some of the most popular…