Certain foods, such as caffeine or alcohol, have the potential to trigger AFib. A diet that promotes heart health may help manage and reduce the symptoms of this condition. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia that affects the upper chambers of the heart. The electrical impulses that control these chambers fire in a disorganized way, leading to an irregular heartbeat. AFib itself is not a life threatening condition. However, it can increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, […]
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Health and Mind: Eat More, weigh less? Published 3:23 pm Friday, February 9, 2024 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department How to manage your weight without being hungry Have you tried to lose weight by cutting down the amount of food you eat? Do you still feel hungry and not satisfied after eating? Or have you avoided trying to lose weight because you’re afraid of feeling hungry all the time? If so, you are not alone. Many people throw […]
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Consuming protein-rich meals and snacks is essential for health and can support muscle growth and help you maintain a healthy body weight. Though protein needs vary, experts suggest that most active people need to take in between 1.2-2.0 grams (g) of protein per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day (0.54-0.9 g per pound (lb)). Keep in mind that this is more than the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for protein, which is currently set at 0.8 g/kg of body weight […]
The Ga Nuong banh mi from Banh Mi Brothers. Alex Barrymore/courtesy of Hau Doan READ MORE How to eat healthy at Charlotte restaurants in 2024 If you’re trying a new diet and don’t know how to order when you go out to eat, check out our guide: Going on a low-fat diet in Charlotte in 2024? Don’t worry, it doesn’t mean giving up the joys of dining out. On a low-fat diet, the goal is to limit the intake of […]
Laura King, founder of King’s Fine Food, was awarded an MBE for charitable and voluntary services in 2020 for her work for people with brain tumors. King’s Fine Food Laura King has run a caviar business for almost 20 years — even supplying Britain’s royal family with the coveted foodstuff. But when she started in the food industry, she wasn’t a fan of caviar, which is the name for sturgeons’ roe, or eggs. “I didn’t even like caviar,” she told […]
Creating meals with leftovers that can be repurposed helps you save valuable time in the long run. MINNEAPOLIS — Cooking in December can be a pain because there is so much other stuff going on between holiday shopping, parties and the extra baking. So how about making a meal that you can turn into something else with the leftovers? Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian, Melissa Jaeger, joined KARE 11 to offer up some suggestions. Recipe #1: Spicy Honey-Garlic Pork Meatballs 1 […]
Maintaining a heart-healthy diet is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for people in the United States. What are heart-healthy foods? Beyond individual foods or nutrients, heart-healthy dietary patterns can significantly boost your cardiovascular health. What you eat can influence many aspects of heart health, including blood pressure, inflammation, cholesterol levels, and triglycerides. A heart-healthy eating style emphasizes minimally processed vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans. […]
High protein low fat foods can be good for muscle building and possible weight loss. Choose a variety of plant and animal sources, such as white-fleshed fish, egg whites, and beans, for best results and balanced nutrition. Protein is an essential component of healthy nutrition. Beyond its essential roles in building and maintaining muscle and tissues in your body and helping regulate many body processes, protein also helps promote satiety (fullness) and may aid in weight management. Fortunately, there are […]
If you have dreamed of eating neolithic bread while feeling a combination of existential terror and nostalgia, this is the book for you. The Lost Supper is the Canadian food writer Taras Grescoe’s account of his search for the food we used to eat, and his writing is so detailed and obsessive I forgive him the religious-themed title. He travels a burning world, noting its destruction – dried lakes dotted with the carcasses of baby flamingos, the dying olive trees […]
We have a more complex relationship with food in today’s fast-paced environment. To fulfill our cravings during hectic work days, we often reach out for unhealthy snacks which may cause harm to our body. Our diets frequently include a trio of flavor enhancers – salt, sugar, and fat. However, the effect these components have on our health necessitates a reassessment of our relationship with them. In this article, we’ll examine the psychology and science of salt, sugar, and fat in […]
