Healthier 2021: Sometimes It’s Okay to Splurge
Life is too short to not indulge once in a while, especially when celebrating! But, I still made healthy decisions and my weight loss is still on track. Source link
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Many Adults Don’t Get Enough Fruits, Vegetables
Whole fruit is preferable, since it provides fiber and is more satisfying, due to the fiber, water and act of chewing, she explained. When it came to fruit, about two-thirds of Americans surveyed said they had at least a serving each day, often whole fruit. Roughly 30% had citrus, melon or berries, while 47% … Read more
Healthier 2021: Bill Is Staying on Track, Even While Traveling
This post appears as part of our Healthier 2021 series, in which we follow three WebMD team members as they strive to improve their health this year. You can follow their journeys here. By Bill Kimm I was put to the test last week. (Spoiler alert: I passed!) My daughter is … Read more
Healthier 2021: Bill Lost Weight Before — Now He’s Starting Over
2020 was a wild ride. And for many of us, healthy eating, exercise, and self-care habits went flying off the rails. If you’re feeling ready to get back on track, we’re with you. Three of our editorial team members are making big changes in the New Year, and they’ve offered to take … Read more
New U.S. Diet Guide Emphasizes Balance Through Life
Dec. 29, 2020 — The new federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released Tuesday, offering advice on what to eat by life stage, including information on babies from birth to age 2 for the first time since 1985. Released by the U.S. departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, the guidelines are designed … Read more
Which Seafood Has the Most Microplastics?
MONDAY, Dec. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Those mussels, oysters and scallops on your plate may come with a secret ingredient: microplastics. Researchers at Hull York Medical School and the University of Hull in the United Kingdom reviewed more than 50 studies (from 2014 to 2020) to investigate the levels of microplastic contamination globally … Read more
Kids’ Weight Rises When Convenience Stores Open
MONDAY, Dec. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Children have an increased risk of obesity when there are more convenience stores in their neighborhood, a new study shows. “In this study, we found that community food environment, particularly small neighborhood stores, can significantly influence children’s weight status. Our findings are useful for designing future interventions … Read more
How to make a healthy breakfast? Three important ingredients that food experts recommend
So what are these three important categories of ingredients that you must ensure? Healthy breakfast: On a pleasant morning, when the Sun is not beating down too hard and a soothing wind is blowing, the only thing needed to complete the experience is a plateful of scrumptious food. The deep breaths of fresh air make … Read more
Want to start eating nutritious food? Here’s what PepsiCo’s panel of food experts says
Meanwhile, PepsiCo said that it has upped its commitment to making its portfolio healthier and more nutritious. Nutrition and youth: Over the recent years, healthy and nutritious eating has become the focus, and with the coronavirus pandemic, the focus has only gotten sharper. Amidst this, the unhealthy eating habits festering in urban areas due to … Read more
Breaking the inter-generational cycle of malnutrition with focus on adolescent girls
Adolescent period is our great window of opportunity to break this intergenerational malnutrition cycle. By Dr. Jaideep Malhotra For any country to do well as far as the health of its population is concerned, the focus has to be at the right points of breaking the intergenerational cycle of Malnutrition. According to UNICEF, almost 80% … Read more