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What is the healthiest fast food? This is the kind of menu you should be on the lookout for.

Violin01/04/2023 27 Views

The definition of “fast food” has blurred over the years. What used to mean burgers and fries at a minimal cost has morphed as chains move into the “fast casual” space or beef up their menus with healthier options. Plant-based options are increasing, and it’s becoming easier to order a salad or wrap in just a few minutes.

But sometimes you’re just craving that burger and fries. If you’re looking to eat fast food in more healthy moderation, here are some expert tips and swaps to make.

What is the healthiest fast food?

The healthiest fast food isn’t a place,

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How to eat a local diet can help Indonesians live healthier and more sustainable lives

Violin30/03/2023 92 Views

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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Easy ways to shop for healthy, cost-conscious foods

Violin29/03/2023 44 Views

Hitting start (or reset) on eating healthy.

A dark background with brightly colored foods, such as tomato, orange, mushroom, cheese, eggs, celery, watermelon, salmon

Three months into the year is a good time to recalculate if you’ve been slacking on your resolution to eat healthy. And if you’ll be leaving home base or school soon and foraging for yourself (plus or minus roommates), it’s a great time to learn about healthy, low-cost choices for your grocery list.

The basics: A weekly shop

A healthy diet is rich in vegetables, fruits, legumes (beans or lentils), whole grains, nuts, seeds, lean protein, and low-fat dairy products. Trying to fill your cart with all of those goodies can feel overwhelming.

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FDA Wants to Label Foods as ‘Healthy’

Violin13/03/2023 61 Views

In September, the FDA began the process of promulgating new rules to determine what foods could carry the label “healthy.” In addition to updating standards set 30 years ago, when margarine was healthier than butter, the goal was to reduce “the burden of chronic disease and advance health equity.” There’s been quick pushback by food manufacturers, but that’s not surprising. Before considering the meaning of healthy, let’s consider the FDA’s claim that food labels can provide information.

The key word here is cannote does. A recent marketing study noted that labels promoting products, like using the term healthy,

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7 Ways to Eat a Healthy Diet Without Spending a Ton of Money

Violin07/03/2023 33 Views

I recently went to a restaurant in Denver where the Cobb salad was close to $20, while the burger and fries cost around $15. The price difference between more or less nutritious foods is evident almost everywhere you go, and the current economy is making it happen more and more expensive to grocery shop in general, let alone to eat healthily.

Nutrition plays a significant role in your physical and mental health as it can lower your risk of heart disease, strengthen your immune system, build muscles, improve focus and more. A healthy diet can be seen in many

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Healthy alternatives to your favorite breakfast foods | Health

Violin06/03/2023 61 Views

A healthy breakfast is the best way to start your day off hence, it must be taken very seriously and smart swaps are a great way to make your favorite breakfast foods healthier without sacrificing the foods you love. Breakfast is the foundation of a healthy start for the day and eats a balanced breakfast that includes lean protein, whole grains and healthy fats, sets the tone for the day and gives you the energy and focus to be your best.

When it comes to healthy breakfast foods, we shouldn’t be afraid to think outside the box and swap out

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37 Healthy Food Substitutions That Are Super Easy To Implement In One’s Diet

Violin04/03/2023 40 Views

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to start eating more healthily or shed extra pounds to improve your heart health, this post might be what you need to not give up on your goals just two months into the year. According to a new global study, just over half (52% globally) of people who want to lose weight would exercise more but would not diet. So diet really is what hinders weight loss goals for many people. However, not many realize that just a few easy healthy food substitutions can make a massive difference on the scale and

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How can healthy eating prevail over junk food in post-pandemic age?

Violin03/03/2023 41 Views

The Covid-19 pandemic caused substantial changes in how people live their lives when it comes to health, work life balance, and travel plans.

The global health crisis saw the public grappling to adapt to what was termed the ‘new normal’ as travel plans were put on hold, remote working and learning held sway as offices and schools closed their doors and the majority of us spent a lot more time at home.

It prompted a wave of new trends which have remained with us long after lockdowns, for example, the increase in use of video technology such as Zoom and

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