Category: Nutrition

  • Expert warns of deficiency that could put you at risk of major health problems

    Expert warns of deficiency that could put you at risk of major health problems

    A new survey has revealed that only around one in five Britons are aware of the daily fibre recommendation and how to include more of the carbohydrate in their diets. What’s worse, awareness of the plentiful health benefits linked to fibre, also known as the roughage, is low among the general public, a nutritionist has…

  • JD Sports-backed Applied Nutrition plots £1bn London float

    JD Sports-backed Applied Nutrition plots £1bn London float

    A manufacturer of sports supplements part-owned by JD Sports Fashion is beginning preparations for a £1bn flotation that could help breathe fresh life into London’s moribund market for new share offerings. Sky News has learnt that Applied Nutrition, which is based in Liverpool, has been interviewing investment bankers in recent weeks about a listing that…

  • How does bump feeding improve piglet growth?

    How does bump feeding improve piglet growth?

    Foto: Herbert Wiggerman Researchers from Korea and the Philippines recently investigated whether bump feeding during late gestation impacted sow reproductive performance, and piglet growth. Intensive genetic improvement has increased litter sizes and decreased birth weight within each litter. Low-birthweight piglets have lower weaning and market weight, decreased reproductive performance, and a higher mortality risk. There are…

  • EXTENSION NEWS: Small and mighty microgreens: Packed nutrition in every bite

    EXTENSION NEWS: Small and mighty microgreens: Packed nutrition in every bite

    We are in the middle of winter, and while you can find cool season crops like salad greens, kale, potatoes, radishes, and carrots, there are less locally-grown fruits and vegetables available this time of year. But did you know that you can easily and quickly grow plant seedlings indoors to add flavor and nutrition to…

  • What Is the Secret Behind Novak Djokovic Ageing Like a Fine Wine? From Nutrition to Lifestyle, Fans Come Up With Plausible Answers

    What Is the Secret Behind Novak Djokovic Ageing Like a Fine Wine? From Nutrition to Lifestyle, Fans Come Up With Plausible Answers

    The world’s number-one tennis star Novak Djokovic truly proved the myth of aging backwards. His fans put up his picture to include him in the latest social media trend. In this trend, people have to reveal their photos of the age of twenty-one with a current picture. The purpose is to see the change. However,…

  • Nutrition Expert Denee Bex Honors her Indigenous Heritage with Inventive Culinary Education

    Nutrition Expert Denee Bex Honors her Indigenous Heritage with Inventive Culinary Education

    <img data-attachment-id="515185" data-permalink="https://www.independent.com/2024/02/02/nutrition-expert-denee-bex-honors-her-indigenous-heritage-with-inventive-culinary-education/denee-blue-corn-large/" data-orig-file="https://www.independent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Denee-Blue-Corn-Large.jpeg?fit=800%2C1200" data-orig-size="800,1200" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.4","credit":"","camera":"SM-G960U","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1569086665","copyright":"","focal_length":"4.3","iso":"50","shutter_speed":"0.0063291139240506","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Denee Blue Corn Large" data-image-description data-image-caption=" Denee Brex | Photo: Courtesy ” data-medium-file=”https://www.independent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Denee-Blue-Corn-Large.jpeg?fit=200%2C300″ data-large-file=”https://www.independent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Denee-Blue-Corn-Large.jpeg?fit=683%2C1024″ decoding=”async” width=”800″ height=”1200″ src=”https://www.independent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Denee-Blue-Corn-Large.jpeg?w=683&resize=800%2C1200″ alt class=”wp-image-515185″ srcset=”https://www.independent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Denee-Blue-Corn-Large.jpeg?w=800 800w, https://www.independent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Denee-Blue-Corn-Large.jpeg?w=200 200w, https://www.independent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Denee-Blue-Corn-Large.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://www.independent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Denee-Blue-Corn-Large.jpeg?w=683&resize=800%2C1200 683w, https://www.independent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Denee-Blue-Corn-Large.jpeg?w=600 600w” sizes=”(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px” data-recalc-dims=”1″>Denee Brex | Photo: Courtesy In the heart of Native American communities, a profound…

  • New Year’s Nutrition Reset | RD Approved Heart Healthy Recipe Ideas with Aldi

    New Year’s Nutrition Reset | RD Approved Heart Healthy Recipe Ideas with Aldi

    Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Stefani Sassos joins Laura Cavanaugh to share strategies, tasty recipes and grocery shopping inspiration. Sponsored by: Aldi SAN DIEGO — As we mark a month into the new year, it is often a tipping point where it becomes more challenging to keep healthy New Year’s resolutions. Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Stefani…

  • A Guide to Proper Nutrition for Football Players

    A Guide to Proper Nutrition for Football Players

    Carbohydrates Athletes need plenty of carbs. Football players rely heavily on glycogen stores for energy. Carbohydrates are the go-to source of energy for intermittent sports, like football, where glycogen stores are often depleted during long workouts and training, says Machowsky. The amount required and how often to consume it will vary based on the time…

  • Dallas Food Banks Strive to Improve Nutrition

    Dallas Food Banks Strive to Improve Nutrition

    It is no secret that Dallas has a problem with obesity, with studies showing the Dallas region has above-average rates of overweight and obese residents. Dallas food banks are looking to help by offering healthier options and guidance for residents who want to improve their health. Kelseanna Hollis-Hansen, an assistant professor in the Peter O’Donnell…

  • Understanding the 36-Hour Fasting Regime: Insights and Implications

    Understanding the 36-Hour Fasting Regime: Insights and Implications

    The 36-Hour Fasting Regime British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak follows a unique approach to health and fitness. Each week, he embarks on a 36-hour fasting regime, beginning at 5 pm on Sunday and concluding at 5 am on Tuesday. This method is a more stringent variant of the 5:2 diet, which involves eating normally for…