Shedding those extra pounds after turning 50 can feel like an uphill battle, but weight gain doesn’t have to be an unavoidable part of getting older. With the right mindset and a sustainable plan, it’s absolutely possible to achieve your ideal body and stay fit well into your 50s and beyond. (Also read: Lose weight…
Oftentimes, when we think about adopting a healthier approach to our diets, there is an assumption that we must sacrifice taste and enjoyment – that meals will consist of nothing more than nuts, legumes and berries. And while these types of superfoods can really help boost our overall health, the key to maintaining a healthy…
Fatigue is a common issue that many individuals face, and often, it’s directly related to our dietary habits and lifestyle choices. The foods we consume play a critical role in providing the body with the necessary nutrients and energy to function efficiently. As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to reset our eating habits…
When you’re in the mood for some fast Chinese American food, Panda Express can quickly satisfy your cravings. From classics like Beijing Beef and Kung Pao Chicken to the iconic Orange Chicken—created by Panda Express chef Andy Kho in 1987—the fast-food chain offers something for everyone. But if you’re on the hunt for healthy Panda…
The measure of a healthy diet has long been up for debate, but the old staple of following a specific calorie intake, or making sure that you eat the right ratio of proteins, fats, and carbs, should also be joined by a consideration of how much of the food that you eat is pro-inflammatory and…
Since its popularisation by Dr Atkins in the early 1970s, the low-carb diet, or Atkins diet, has been regarded as a fast and easy route to weight loss. And more recently, it’s being used as a way to help manage prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic health conditions. But critics claim this approach to…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is intended to alleviate hunger and malnutrition among low-income households. In 2019, the program served an average of more than 282,000 West Virginians per month. SNAP is a fully federally funded program, except for some state administrative costs. But in West Virginia, the average benefit is $1.29 per person…