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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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Is sourdough bread healthy? A top dietician delivers her verdict

Violin28/05/2023 59 Views

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering: ‘is sourdough healthy?’ you’re definitely not alone.

No longer just confined to hipster breakfast spots, sourdough bread is firmly integrated into cafes, restaurant menus, and supermarket shelves across the country.

Whether you’re a brunch enthusiast, a coffee shop fiend or just someone who likes to jazz up your morning toast every now and again, at some point, you’ve probably opted for sourdough bread.

With a distinctive chewiness and taste, and the opportunity to add on a wide range of fun and fresh toppings (we can’t say no to a thick spreading of mashed avocado…)

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6 min read

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A dietitian who follows the 80/20 rule that makes eating healthy easily keeps these 8 foods in her kitchen

Violin20/05/2023 58 Views

Nichola Ludlam-Raine with different foods — Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine follows the 80/20 eating ruleNichola Ludlam-Raine/Getty – Liudmila Chernetska

The 80/20 rule means eating nutrient-dense food 80% of the time, and “soul foods” the remaining 20%.
Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine follows the rule and eats chocolate every day.
She also aims to eat 30 different plant-based foods throughout the week.

The 80/20 rule is a term to describe eating nutritious food most of the time while allowing yourself treats like takeout every now and again to make it easier to stick to an overall healthy diet.

Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine told Insider she has followed and promoted the

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Michelle Obama launches a healthy food and beverage company for kids

Violin07/05/2023 49 Views

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Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Wednesday the launch of a healthy food and beverage company she co-founded to offer parents “healthier, great-tasting products” for their children.

“I’ve learned that on this issue, if you want to change the game, you can’t just work from the outside. You’ve got to get inside—you’ve got to find ways to change the food and beverage industry itself,” Obama said in a speech at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival. “I’m proud to announce the national launch of a company designed not only to provide better products, but to jumpstart

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3 min read

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Want A Healthy Heart? These 4 Diets Are A Must-Try

Violin03/05/2023 52 Views

Have you been looking for a diet that’s good for your heart too? Are you confused with such varied information on different diet regimens available on the internet? If yes, then we have got the perfect news for you to clear your thoughts. The American Heart Association (AHA) has recently come up with a consolidated list of diets that can significantly reduce several heart-related risks. According to an official release by AHA, “The number of different, popular dietary patterns has proliferated in recent years, and the amount of misinformation about them on social media has reached critical levels”, which has

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3 min read

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Lewis Hamilton Opens Vegan Restaurant, Neat Burger, In New York City

Violin30/04/2023 57 Views

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has opened his vegan restaurant, Neat Burger, in New York City’s Nolita neighborhood as he continues to focus on making healthy food more accessible.

Hamilton, who opened the restaurant’s first US location on April 17, has already enjoyed success with chains in the UK and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Essence reported.

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio is among those who are raving about Hamilton’s brand.

“Disrupting our food system with sustainable alternatives is one of the key ways we can make a real difference in reducing global emissions,” DiCaprio said in a statement, according

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2 min read

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Lower calorie restaurant meals: healthy fast food items

Violin23/04/2023 113 Views

In 2018, the US implemented a law which changed restaurant menus — instead of just displaying meals, many restaurants (if they had 20 or more locations) were then required to put calorie counts on their menus.

On Tuesday, Tufts University published a study that projected this move will prevent at least 28,000 people from dying from obesity-related cancer cases, per Euronews. The lead author of the study, Mengxi Du, said, “It’s important for us to continue to show consumers, policy makers, and industry how small changes can lead to big benefits.”

Calorie counts on the menu can lead consumers to

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5 min read

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Virginia Sole-Smith on Kids, Weight, and Healthy Eating

Violin22/04/2023 45 Views

In an early episode of her podcast, Burnt Toast, Virginia Sole-Smith joked about starting a regular segment called “Can my kid eat that?” where the answer would always be “Yes!” A self-described anti-diet journalist, she wasn’t really joking: “I get a version of this question every single week, so I’m going to keep answering it.” How many days per week can a 2-year-old eat ice cream? “There are seven days in a week. Your child can have ice cream seven days a week. There is no law against this.” What about a 13-year-old who, left to their own

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