Despite following strict diets, clocking in hours at the gym, and tracking every calorie, many people still find their weighing scales stubbornly stuck. According to US-based cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, the missing piece of the puzzle may not lie in your diet or workout routine but deep within your metabolism. In a recent Instagram post,…
Hall doesn’t think we should flatly demonize all ultra-processed foods or assume that everything natural is safe, non-toxic, and good for us. “Look, it’s not an oxymoron to say that you can have a healthy ultra-processed food,” Hall told Business Insider. Still, we should be putting up guardrails, especially when it comes to kids, he…
Tomatillos look like small, leaf-wrapped green tomatoes, and their name even means “little tomatoes” in Spanish. But although both are part of the nightshade family– which also include potatoes, peppers and eggplants – tomatillos are a different species from their red cousins. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News – Advertisement – By American Heart…
AMES – While many caregivers know how challenging it can be to get kids to eat vegetables — especially the green ones — they also understand how vital it is. Introducing fruits and vegetables early and often is key to helping children develop lifelong healthy eating habits. “Community support is important for raising healthy, independent…
Looking after your heart doesn’t always require drastic changes; small, consistent steps can make a big difference. For instance, swapping a mid-morning biscuit or pastry for fruit provides fibre, vitamins, and natural sugars that support steady energy and reduce cholesterol. A heart-friendly diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats helps…
We are bombarded with messages about healthy eating from every angle. Sometimes it can feel so overwhelming that we end up giving up at the first hurdle. Often, this column is inspired by the wise words of my clients, and this week is a big one. ‘It doesn’t have to be perfect, and you don’t…
No matter how much you know about healthy eating, it can be difficult to do it consistently. According to a recent AARP survey, nearly half of people over 40 are confident or somewhat sure about what they should be eating for optimal health. Only 18 percent think it’s easy to maintain a healthy diet, and…
(Family Features) – Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. In fact, a poll conducted by Research!America found about 60% of Americans cite the cost of healthy food as their single biggest barrier to achieving better nutrition. “Food is deeply rooted to family and community,” said Arlen Vanessa Marin, M.S., R.D.,…
Gut health quietly shapes everything, from mood and immunity to skin and digestion. The gut isn’t just where food breaks down; it’s the core of the entire health ecosystem. But the idea of “cleansing the gut” has often been misunderstood, with extreme detoxes and juice fasts being wrongly promoted.Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained “Gut Doctor”,…
Popular TV chef Tom Kerridge has revealed how he made a dramatic lifestyle overhaul following a major health wake-up call. The celebrity cook has been candid in recent years about the sweeping changes he’s implemented to improve his health, and now he’s disclosed what prompted his decision to abandon his unhealthy ways. Speaking recently to…