If you are someone who faces digestion issues, know that it could primarily be because of the food choices you make. In order to maintain gut health, one needs to consider some healthy options, which includes knowing what to pick over another. Nutritionist Bhakti Kapoor explained in one of her recent Instagram posts that while certain food and drink options are more popular, they do not really do much for digestive health, and one should consciously swap them for something […]
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In April, Kimberly Hart made a resolution to lose some weight on the advice of her doctor. Hart, who is 61 and lives in New Haven, Connecticut, has high blood pressure and cholesterol. These factors, combined with her age and weight, put her at an elevated risk for developing diabetes, and she wanted to do whatever she could to prevent that from happening. One element within her control, Hart thought at the time, was her diet. She started seeing a […]
The limit for nutrients is based on the Daily Value (DV), or amount of nutrients to consume each day, and varies depending on the food. The FDA mentioned, for example, that “cereal would need to contain three-quarters of an ounce of whole grains and contain no more than 1 gram of saturated fat, 230 milligrams of sodium and 2.5 grams of added sugars.” Empowering consumers to make better choices The updated definition of “healthy” food by the FDA is a […]
Sept 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday proposed new rules for labeling packaged foods as “healthy”, as it seeks to help people make informed nutritional choices which can help lower the risk of chronic diseases. The proposed changes to food labeling come on the day of the first White House summit on hunger, nutrition and health in more than 50 years. Under the new proposal, packaged products will be allowed to carry the “healthy” […]
When it comes to chips, burgers, pizza or momos – these foods will have plenty of takers among children. But can healthy fruits and vegetables find the same level of enthusiasm? New parents would agree that feeding small children healthy food can be a huge task. There are plenty of innovative techniques that parents use to disguise fresh fruits and vegetables as something delicious. If you can resonate with this struggle, we have found the ultimate video for you. In […]
Disposable food packaging is a type of packaging that one can throw away once one has finished the food. One typically sees this type of packaging when making purchases at markets, street fairs, and shopping stores. The main idea is that one buys them, eats the food, and throws it away without needing to wash dishes. However, throwing that packaging away will have a consequence for the environment. An ideal way to keep the planet in mind is to purchase […]
In Missoula County, a program helps engage kids to play at recess. Up in Browning, an organization’s need-based food pantry provides healthy foods as part of the effort to combat health problems. The two programs are examples of ways Montana communities have worked to address childhood obesity, a problem that affects Montana less severely than most of the country but still causes concern in the Big Sky state. A 2006 report from the state of Montana pointed out that while […]
DANVILLE — Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Denise Johnson lauded the efforts of 50 Pa. hospitals who have joined a national effort to promote and encourage healthy eating. Since 2019, 50 hospitals in 26 Pennsylvania counties have joined the Good Food, Healthy Hospitals program that involves facilities providing nutritious and local food and beverages to patients, employees and visitors. “Our mission is to promote healthy nutrition… and we are glad to partner with you,” Johnson told a gathering of […]
Diets have only improved by 1.5 points over the last 30 years as measured by the global Alternative Healthy Eating Index. Certain groups of people were more likely to follow healthier eating habits than others. Policy changes need to happen to approve affordability and accessibility to nutritious foods. Globally, diets have not improved very much over the last 30 years a study in the journal Nature Food reports. The study evaluated global, regional and national dietary patterns in both children […]
David Leins Subscribe where ever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcast — Spotify — Google Play — Stitcher — NPR In This Episode: How healthy, plant-based foods can make a difference in Detroit communities Chef Phil Jones on his own connection to the city Subtle and tasty ways to improve your health Jones on utilizing restaurant resources at the outset of COVID to feed thousands How telling the right stories about food can contribute to equity in Black and Brown communities When the pandemic began in spring […]
