Consuming sugary breakfast cereals, artificially-flavored chips and crackers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs and sweetened beverages like soda and energy drinks may shorten your lifespan, a new study found. Ultra-processed foods, which include anything from shelf-stable baked goods to frozen pizza, have been linked to obesity, heart disease and other health issues over the years. New research…
Be it the evening snacks or midnight munchies while binging our favourite show, all of us love junk food once in a while. But when it comes to weight loss, junk food can add to the challenges and make weight loss more difficult. On April 1, lifestyle coach Anu Tripathi addressed this dilemma and wrote,…
At the show floor, Abbey Coleman, COO, and Scott Marcus, CEO of Blue Zones Kitchen, spoke to us about the inspiration behind their company’s aim to provide alternative meals to junk food and drive-throughs. They aim to provide ready-to-eat healthy and tasty freezer meals, based on global Blue Zones, for busy people who do not…
Half of all Americans say they eat fast food for dinner at least some of the time, even though these pit stop meals are often packed with calories, sodium and saturated fat. Citing convenience as the primary reason for drive-thru dinners, 87% of respondents to a survey by Tastewise said they would like to see…
The sound of dozens of teeth crunching down on apples echoed throughout the halls of Vance Chapman Public School as students helped kick off the Great Big Crunch. “It’s just better for you,” said Grade 8 student Kaloum Craig. “If you keep eating all this junk food you could get overweight too because of all…
We all want to lose weight, but how can we resist that delicious slice of pizza or those tempting fries? Losing weight can be tough, especially when cravings for junk food strike. If you love indulging in your favourite treats but struggle to shed those extra kilos, you’re not alone. One man has cracked the…
Breakfast of failures? California gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has taken to TikTok to call out the five unhealthiest breakfast foods. We’ve long been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, a metabolic boost that provides the cornerstone of nutrition. Yet according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a quarter of us skip our morning meal, and…
Understanding your kids’ eating habits and attitudes towards healthy eating is essential for helping them make better choices. Studies show that children, especially teenagers, are particularly susceptible to marketing tactics and peer pressure, which strongly influence their food choices. Being aware of these influences means you can better guide your teens towards healthier eating habits….
New year, new pantry? A new survey finds that 19% of US adults plan to eat healthier in 2025. One way to do that is to ditch ultra-processed foods, which are often bursting with calories, sugar, fat and salt. When looking for better alternatives to cookies, potato chips and marshmallow cereals, beware foods that wear…
Losing weight is a deeply personal journey, filled with challenges, small victories and lasting lessons but for Pritika Srinivasan, shedding 20 kilos wasn’t just about numbers on a scale. It was about reclaiming her health and confidence. In an Instagram post recently, the CA and nutritionist spilled the beans on eight practical strategies that helped…