Healthy Food

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Violin04/06/2023 145 Views

In a recent editorial piece published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers from Spain discussed the impact of lifestyle and modifiable behaviors such as exercise and diet and their interactions on human health across ages.

Study: Effects of Diet—Exercise Interaction on Human Health across a Lifespan. Image Credit: 279photoStudio/Shutterstock.com Study: Effects of Diet—Exercise Interaction on Human Health across a Lifespan. Image Credit: 279photoStudio/Shutterstock.com

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The advent of globalization and the rapid technological advancements during the last century have substantially changed people’s way of life worldwide. However, along with health care, food, transport, and technology advancements, globalization has also changed people’s choices, leisure activities, work routines, and behaviors.

These factors have, in turn, impacted the

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6 Ways To Challenge Your Own Restrictive Food Rules

Violin03/06/2023 101 Views

Ever heard a voice in your head saying you can’t eat past 8 pm, can only have one dessert a day, must wait until noon for lunch, or need a vegetable with every meal? As convincing as those thoughts can be—especially in our toxic, diet-centric society—those rigid rules come from the “food police,” which are neither helpful nor accurate.

While the name sounds kind of silly, this is a very real phenomenon. “Food policing” can look like judging what you eat or crave, thinking you “can’t” eat something because it’s “bad” or “wrong,” or telling yourself you can only

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Low Fat Low Cholesterol Diet: 6 Foods to Eat

Violin03/06/2023 68 Views

A cholesterol-healthy diet replaces saturated and trans fats with healthy fats and plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Consuming a healthy diet is the most effective way to manage your cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

This means choosing foods that are low in saturated and trans fats while including plenty of dietary fiber, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and heart-healthy fats.

Research suggests that diet is the most important factor in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

A healthy diet can help reduce your levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol) and increase your levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL)

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More than one-in-seven households in Durham Region dealing with food insecurity, according to the health department

Violin02/06/2023 55 Views

More than 15 per cent of households in Durham are facing difficulties putting the right food on the table, according to a new report by regional health officials.

Each year, the Durham Region Health Department monitors the cost of a basic healthy diet, based on food prices and nutrition recommendations.

“Food insecurity is not being able to afford safe, nutritious food, due to lack of money,” said Deborah Lay, a public health nutritionist at the Durham Region Health Department, in an interview with Durham Radio News. “In 2022, 15 per cent of Durham Region households were food-insecure, which means that

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Eli Rallo on How She Overcame an Eating Disorder

Violin01/06/2023 56 Views

When the pandemic sent her home from college mid-semester in 2020, Eli Rallo, a podcast host and content creator based in New York City, realized that she was finally ready to ask for help for an eating disorder.

It wasn’t a quick fix—most things aren’t—but it was definitely a step in the right direction for Rallo, now 24 and author of the upcoming book I Didn’t Know I Needed This, out in December.

Even now, several years later, she’ll have a “bad body day” here and there, when she makes a point of not staring at herself in the mirror

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Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (May 29-June 4)

Violin31/05/2023 53 Views

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A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points.

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (May 29-June 4)

As we fire up the grill this weekend, let’s not forget the perfect side dish! Try my Easy Grilled Potatoes or Mexican Grilled Corn Salad and don’t forget these hot dog onions– a must if you are grilling hot dogs! End it with something red, white and blue like these easy Red White and Blue Fruit

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Opinions | Today’s Opinions: Healthy eating, Memorial Day, Paris Olympics

Violin30/05/2023 49 Views

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An apple a day keeps the discord away

Several years ago, when Gwyneth Paltrow tried to show how people on low incomes can still eat healthily, she was roasted online for posting a $29 grocery haul that includes scallions, cilantro, seven limes and two types of leafy greens.

Now, now — let us not re-ridicule Ms. Paltrow for dreaming big. This is not a problem with her. This is a problem with the system.

the Editorial Board writes that healthy eating

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Nutritionists Say These 2 Unexpectedly Healthy Food Combinations Help Shed Fat

Violin30/05/2023 51 Views

While there are some food combinations that just end up causing weight gain, there are other unique food fusions that actually end up tasting good and helping you shed a few pounds. To learn more we spoke with Khushali Shah, a nutritionist and co-founder of HealthyAndKhush.com. She highly recommends these healthy food combinations: banana and berries on bread cake and slices of apples with peanut butter. These meals are both low in calories, high in fiber, and antioxidant-rich which can be beneficial for weight loss. Read on to learn more!

1. Banana, Berries, And Breadcake

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