Eating fruits, vegetables, legumes can help improve sleep quality

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One-third of US adults say they don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many are desperate to try anything — prescription sleeping pills, over-the-counter sleep aids, herbal supplements, teas, tonics and meditation apps — in their quest for better rest.

But there’s a solution that’s often overlooked, and it may be sitting right there in your kitchen: the right foods.

Just as diet can have an effect on the systems in the brain

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Michelle Obama launches a healthy food-and-drink brand to fight childhood obesity

Former First Lady Michelle Obama announced the launch of a healthy food and beverage company she co-founded that is targeted at fighting childhood obesity.

The former first lady spearheaded the Let’s Move campaign, a program aimed at ending childhood obesity, during her time at the White House. She announced her latest venture at the Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival on Wednesday, May 3.

“We’re hoping not to just provide healthy and delicious

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3 Foods For Heart Health Nutritionists Say Women Over 40 Should Prioritize

While there are several factors that play into your heart health (including your activity level, sleep habits, and more), your diet is one of the most important components to consider. Maintaining a heart-healthy diet should especially become a priority as you age and your risk of issues like heart disease increases. In addition to cutting out high-sugar, high-sodium and processed foods (like these), it’s also helpful to add nutrient-rich foods to your plate every day. Luckily, there are plenty of options out there.

To discover some of the best foods you can eat regularly to help your heart thrive over

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

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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Fact Check: 5 Popular Myths About Healthy Food That You May Still Think Is True

Are you ready to separate fact from fiction when it comes to healthy eating? It can be tough to know what to believe with so much conflicting information out there. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back! We’re here to bust some of the most common myths about nutrition and set the record straight. From the truth about trendy diets to the lowdown on “superfoods,” we’re going to give you the scoop on what really works (and what doesn’t). So get ready to take notes and learn how to eat for your best health – no more falling for nutrition

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12 Low-Calorie Foods for Weight Loss That Will Keep You Full

Whether the idea was prompted by a doctor’s recommendation or the decision was of your own volition, committing to losing weight based on a low-calorie diet (and exercise) is no easy feat. Rationally speaking, we’re all aware that the potential rewards accompanying effective follow-through on a healthy diet and exercise regimen can certainly outweigh the stress of coping with potential health complications stemming from unhealthy eating habits (think: a lack of energy, diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular and metabolic problems, etc.). However, that doesn’t make the temptation to veer off your healthy path any less real or challenging. Although adjusting to

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Do consumers actually want healthy food and drink?

Junk food high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) is on the industry’s radar. In the UK, rules limiting the location of HFSS foods in shops have already come into play, and it’s expected that more junk food restrictions – including multibuy deals – are on the way.

As food makers work to reformulate HFSS products to comply with incoming legislations, ‘healthy’ food is front of mind. While it’s likely non-HFSS will take a greater market share in the UK, the laws don’t reflect whether consumers want healthy food choices.

So where does ‘health’ fit on the purchase decision hierarchy?

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Healthy food beyond reach for many low-income Londoners: Health unit

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Londoners on welfare seeking nutritious meals would spend nearly half their monthly income doing so, a new health unit report says, as stagnant social assistance rates and skyrocketing grocery costs put basic needs out of reach for the city’s poor.

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