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As dietitians, we often recommend whole, fresh foods, but that doesn’t mean frozen is off the table. When used in balance, the freezer aisle can be a gold mine for nutritious, affordable and time-saving meal additions. Many clients are surprised when we recommend frozen foods, assuming they are less optimal. The truth? The freezer can…
Roberts CK, Barnard RJ. Effects of exercise and diet on chronic disease. J Appl Physiol. 2005;98:3–30. PubMed Google Scholar National Research Council (US) Committee on Diet and Health. Diet and health: implications for reducing chronic disease risk. 1989. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=XWtsmmCks7AC&oi=fnd&pg=PR1&dq=diet+chronic+disease+review&ots=0DQ8Lb7Adn&sig=o018e6F34Y2NN-q9vW2Zs5MnLpk. Accessed 22 Nov 2024. Guenther PM, Kirkpatrick SI, Reedy J, Krebs-Smith SM, Buckman DW, Dodd KW,…
Researchers have discovered a surprisingly simple way to get people to eat healthier and choose meals with a smaller carbon footprint—just by shuffling the order of the menu. In a new study from the University of Bristol, the team found that reorganizing a weekly set menu in a university canteen led to diners picking meals…
Mental health services must urgently increase investment in lifestyle interventions to improve care and help close the 15-year life expectancy gap faced by people with mental illness, a new Lancet Psychiatry Commission report warns. Lifestyle interventions targeting physical activity, nutrition, sleep and smoking are key to mental health care, not optional extras, according to the…
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — With so many notebooks and folders to gather for back-to-school, Bronson is reminding people that a child’s health is more important than anything on the supply list. Power Up Back to School and Better Health Fair Sunday brought together the community as the summer ends, and the adults got a checkup…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 19: Padma Lakshmi at Hay Day Farmers Farmers Market at Union Square Greenmarket on July 19, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Simon/Getty Images for Hay Day ) Getty Images for Hay Day In the chaos of New York City, where silence is a rare commodity, author,…
As many students head back to school this week, it is important for them to have a healthy breakfast to start the day. Katherine Shary with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong-4-Life Program says that healthy meals should have protein, healthy fats, fiber, and some carbohydrates. Meals can be prepared ahead of time for your…
A major UK trial shows that eating minimally processed foods delivers superior weight loss and appetite control, even when both diets follow official healthy eating guidelines. Study: Ultraprocessed or minimally processed diets following healthy dietary guidelines on weight and cardiometabolic health: a randomized, crossover trial. Image Credit: 279photo Studio / Shutterstock In a recent article published in…
I brought some really cool souvenirs back from my recent trip to New Orleans. A funky dress I spotted at a boutique. A bounty of photos of alligators on my swamp tour. I also brought back something not so cool: two extra pounds. I’m carrying the reminder of beignets and the hurricane cocktail I drank…
new video loaded: With No Food, Gazan Mother Feeds Toddler Mixture of Salt and Water By Jamie Leventhal•July 29, 2025 Aml Jamal Nassar, a mother of three with another child on the way, struggles to feed her family every day. When she can’t get food, Mrs. Nassar mixes salt or cornstarch with water for her…