Unilever logo is displayed in this illustration taken on January 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Investor group says health ‘a crucial blind spot’ More governments taxing high sugar, calorie products Call for more data, targets to boost healthy food share LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) – A group of investors in Unilever (ULVR.L) said on Thursday they had filed a fresh resolution urging the company to fix a “crucial blind spot” in its […]

Costco is a warehouse wonderland where you can get a rotisserie chicken for under five dollars and also a surfboard, jacuzzi, and enough toilet paper to hopefully last the rest of this pandemic. It’s also a great place for bulk buying healthy food items for those putting nutrition at the forefront of their resolutions this year. Whether it’s more nutritious bread, fruit packs for smoothies, or four-packs of tofu, here are all the items you should consider stocking your pantry, […]

Dementia is a dire condition that wreaks havoc on the lives of millions annually. The onset of symptoms is progressive and upsetting, generally characterised by a gradual decline in mental agility. Until recently, a paucity of research had explored the association between specific dietary patterns and the risk of the disease. One body of research, however, suggested that an oil widely used in cooking, could harm brain cells and heighten the risk of mental decline. According to one study, a […]

WACO, Texas (KWTX) -Produce vendors at the Downtown Waco Farmers Market hope to help more people embrace their New Year’s resolutions to ear healthy this year. It was a packed house for the first market of 2022 as buyers, some for the first time, flocked to produce booths hoping to start the year off on a healthy note. Produce vendors at the farmers market say unlike grocery stores, produce here is available only when they’re in season. “Right now it’s […]

There’s no one right way to get healthy in the new year, but most professionals will tell you that eating better is a darn good place to start. Simple, right? Not really. Changing your eating habits for the better generally takes more than half-hearted commitment. Subscribing to a healthy meal delivery service can help ensure that well-balanced and nutrition-packed food is always on hand, leaving you less susceptible to pesky temptations and endless drive-thru options.  With loads of prepared food […]

With the New Year right around the corner, and so are their resolutions. Many of them involve adopting a better diet in the New Year, but tend to lose steam with the idea that in order to eat healthier you will have to break the bank.  People tend to think eating healthy costs more, and become defeated and don’t ever get started, according to Hope Anderson Frugé of Health with Hope in Monroe.  “Nutritious food don’t have to be expensive,” Frugé said.  The key […]

When it comes to losing weight, a number of factors must line up in order to achieve visible, healthy results. While a sustainable calorie deficit is one of the most important aspects, the foods you’re getting those calories from also make a significant impact on your body in terms of the energy they provide and their unique bearing on your metabolism. Some foods, such as lean protein and fresh fruits and vegetables, are undeniably a valuable addition to your diet, […]

Eating fewer carbs can have impressive health benefits. It has been shown to significantly reduce hunger levels, which tends to lead to automatic weight loss, without the need for calorie counting (1, 2). At least 23 studies have found that low-carb diets can cause up to 2–3 times more weight loss than low-fat diets (3, 4). Decreasing your carb intake can also have numerous other health benefits, such as reducing your blood sugar, blood pressure and triglycerides or improving your […]

High cholesterol is often caused by eating fatty food or being overweight. It occurs when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood. Fortunately, many people can lower their cholesterol by eating healthily, and making lifestyle changes. If you have been advised to make dietary changes, there are a number of things to consider. Some people may choose certain alternatives to cook their foods, for example by shunning animal fats in favour of olive oil […]

Cassandria Campbell, MCP ’11, traces her interest in food to her first summer job working with the Food Project on farms in Lincoln, Massachusetts, and Roxbury, the Boston neighborhood where she grew up. “I really enjoyed that experience of seeing things grow,” she recalls, “and I appreciated how much change it was creating in Roxbury by bringing people together and turning vacant lots into productive urban farms.” It wasn’t until she moved back to Roxbury after graduate school that she […]