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Nutrition: Fortify yourself for festive shopping
Are you hitting the shops this weekend? Love it, or hate it, Christmas shopping can deplete even the most avid shopper. If you have made your list and are ready to brave the town centre, then here is my Christmas shopping survival guide… PROTEIN – Eat a protein-based breakfast to help keep your energy sustained…
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New study eyes nutrition-rich chia seed for potential to improve human health
Chia seeds. Credit: Pankaj Jaiswal Oregon State University scientists have sequenced the chia genome and in doing so provided a blueprint for future research that capitalizes on the nutritional and human health benefits of the plant. In the paper just published in Frontiers in Plant Science, the researchers identified chia genes associated with improving nutrition…
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New Study Says Chia Seeds Could Change the Future of Health and Medicine
The new research, published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science, takes a closer look at the genes of the chia plant, known for its tiny but nutrient-packed seeds. Chia seeds are a favorite health food ingredient often found in smoothies and oatmeal, as well as energy bars. The tiny chia seeds are loaded with…
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5 best pea protein powders for a plant-powered protein boost
Peas are a viable protein option if you’re a vegetarian, vegan, have dietary restrictions, or are allergic to certain foods. If you want to give your diet a major protein boost, pea protein powder is a fantastic choice. As a plant-derived source of protein, pea protein has additional health benefits beyond the advantages that protein…
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17 Healthy Snack Ideas That Will Curb Every Craving
Mmm… snacks. Who doesn’t love a tasty little nosh in the middle of the day — or even at night? Believe it or not, though snacks may have an aura of being mere “extra” calories (as in mom’s admonition not to spoil your dinner), they can actually be a part of solid daily nutrition. “Snacks…
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Navigating pet nutrition: Vet tech discusses risks of raw food diets and alternatives
Handling raw meat also introduces risks for both pets and their owners, as pets may be susceptible to contracting illnesses such as salmonella and E. coli. Koenig says the best food for your pet is usually a therapeutic line of food, often sold at a vet clinic. “With the therapeutic lines, all the research has…
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Your body needs whole grains. Here’s how to find the most effective ones.
Grains might get the snub from the keto and paleo crowds, but they’re warmly embraced by nutrition scientists—especially whole grains. Whole wheat, oats, brown rice, and other whole grains are linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, constipation, and certain types of cancer. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals,…
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Association between nutritional status and biochemical markers among hematopoietic stem cell transplant candidates: a cross-sectional study
Copelan EA. Hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation. N Engl J Med. 2006;354(17):1813–26. Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Majhail NS, Rizzo JD, Lee SJ, Aljurf M, Atsuta Y, Bonfim C, et al. Recommended screening and preventive practices for long-term survivors after hematopoietic cell transplantation. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2012;18(3):348–71. Article PubMed Google Scholar Tavakoli-Ardakani M, Mehrpooya M, Mehdizadeh…
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Reducing dietary intake of added sugars could affect the nutritional adequacy of vitamin A in adolescents: the Costa Rica case
Study population and setting The data came from a cross-sectional sample of adolescents (13–18 years old; 7-11th graders) enrolled in 18 schools (10 urban and 8 rural) in the province of San José, Costa Rica, in 2017. Most Costa Rican adolescents (80%) are enrolled in school [13], and San José has the highest adolescent concentration (30%)…
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WeightWatchers Launches New Behavior Change Program Designed to Support the Unique Needs of Individuals on GLP-1 Medications
NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeightWatchers (NASDAQ: WW), (“WeightWatchers,” “WW,” or the “Company”) announced today the launch of WeightWatchers GLP-1 Program to provide tailored behavioral support for individuals on a GLP-1 medication. The new program was scientifically designed to help support the unique behavioral and nutritional needs one faces while on a…
