Nutritionists love to beat the meal planning drum. I would know, I am one of them! And while it’s true that planning your meals in advance can help you eat healthier in the real world, planning your family’s meals in advance isn’t always realistic. If you love good food (but haven’t yet mastered the art … Read more
1. Limit sugary drinks. Sweetened beverages such as soda, fruit juices, and sweet tea are the main source of added sugar in the American diet (1Trusted Source). Unfortunately, the results of several studies point to sugar-sweetened beverages increasing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, even in people who are not carrying excess … Read more
A healthy diet protects against malnutrition in all its forms as well as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other conditions. However, increased production of processed foods, rapid urbanization and changing lifestyles have led to changes in dietary patterns. People are now eating foods high in energy, fat, free sugars and salt/sodium, and many don’t eat enough … Read more
The start of a new decade brings with it new resolutions to improve one’s life, including a healthier lifestyle. Here are 20 practical health tips to help you start off towards healthy living in 2020. Eat a combination of different foods, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains. Adults should eat at least five … Read more
In this extreme moment, we started social distancing from home, off campus, and as many people as possible. people as much as possible. When we stay at home and are stuck with foods that have been in our fridge or pantry for a while, We are temporarily living a sedentary lifestyle that increases the odds … Read more