Nutritionist Busts Myths About 5 Common Foods That Seem Healthy, But Arent

Whether you are on a weight loss diet or aiming to gain muscles, its important to eat healthy. Most of us vow to ditch delicious cakes and chocolates and switch to protein bars, shakes and salads to inch closer to our fitness goal. From energy drinks to baked chips, there are a plethora of products on the market that are touted as healthy. However, not everything that comes with the “healthy” tag is good for your body. To help you make an informed choice, nutritionist Lovneet Batra explains how some foods such as packaged salads and vegetable oils can do

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Healthy Meal Planning: Tips for Older Adults

Eating healthfully and having an active lifestyle can support healthy aging. Use the resources below to learn about different patterns of healthy eating and ways to create a nutritious meal plan.

Older adults’ unique nutrition needs

Simple adjustments can go a long way toward building a healthier eating pattern. Follow these tips to get the most out of foods and beverages while meeting your nutrient needs and reducing the risk of disease:

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Read and share this infographic and spread the word about ways that can help foster healthy aging.
  • Enjoy a variety of foods from each food group to help
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How to eat a local diet can help Indonesians live healthier and more sustainable lives

Indonesians are consuming more and more processed foods, including sugary drinks, salty snacks, junk food and unhealthy fats.

These changes take a toll on people’s health, as well as the environment.

There is growing evidence that consumption of highly processed and preserved foods is linked with poorer health outcomes and a higher risk of mortality. A 2019 study using national health data found consuming sugary drinks is associated with an increased risk of excess weight and obesity among children and adolescents.

A 2021 research has predicted the growing consumption of sugar and meat in Indonesia will impact the environment.

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s favorite yet healthy food recipe; Here’s how you can cook it at home

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is not only known for her acting skills, but also for her sartorial choices. The actress often makes headlines for putting her stylish foot forward. However, this time she is here for her diet. Samantha follows a plant-based diet and she derives all macro and micronutrients in daily life from plant foods. The Yashoda actress is passionate about fitness and sticks to a holistic lifestyle. Recently, we got our hands on Samantha’s favorite Thakkali Sadam. It’s not your usual recipe, the actress prepares it with a healthy twist. So, if you’re looking for a healthy meal

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Habits to Build a Heathy Relationship with Food

Many people have a complicated relationship with food. Some might characterize how they feel as a love-hate issue: they love eating – when indulging in something sweet or eating fried foods – but feel anxious, guilty or even ashamed afterwards.

Because food can evoke so many different emotions, it’s important for people to understand their relationship with food. Here are some signs a person can improve this relationship:

  • Bingeeating
  • Constantly thinking about food and fixing on what the next meal will be
  • Experiencing guilt or stress before, during or after eating a meal
  • Hiding or sneaking foods

Build a healthy

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6 Heart-Healthy Foods a Cardiologist Eats Daily

Geven though heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in the United States, you’ll be all the wiser to prioritize heart health sooner than later. A number of lifestyle factors will impact how robust your heart health is, including your level of physical activity, genetics, and whether or not you smoke—all of which will influence cholesterol, blood pressure, and energy levels. Yet one of the best things you can do to be kind to your ticker, day in and day out, is to follow a well-rounded diet that offers an abundance of macros and micronutrients alike.

Need inspo

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6 Foods That Are Poised to Become the Next Superfoods, According to RDs

More superfoods to stock up on!



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Eating healthy can feel extra efficient when you’re packing in superfoods, that is, foods that have multiple nutritional benefits, such as high levels of vitamins, minerals, fiber, or antioxidants. And while superfoods aren’t clinically defined by an official body of superfood deciders, that can be a good thing—these are ingredients nutrition experts select thanks to their super powers of nutrition and health. They’re foods that fit easily in our diets and recipes, and can be consumed regularly. Foods like kale,

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Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS)

HEDIS is a set of performance measures that are used to compare health plan performance and measure the quality of health plans. These measures were created by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). About 90% of health plans use HEDIS as a standard to measure the performance of their plan. The data is tracked from year to year to measure the performance of the health plan and thus provide information regarding the population served.

The data that is collected is used to monitor the health of the general population, evaluate treatment outcomes, etc., and the data is collected

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