THOUGHT you lived a relatively healthy life?
It turns out there are several habits many of us think are doing us the world of good, when in fact they could actually be getting in the way of you staying healthy.
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Thought you were making a healthy choice? It can be tough discerning what is and isn’t healthycredit: Getty
These experts share the common mistakes that many of us may be making…
1. Eating too many high-histamine foods
You may only know of the word ‘histamine’ from packets of antihistamines, often taken during allergy season.
Hannah Braye, Nutritionist at Bio-Kult,…
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As Memorial Day draws near, that means it’s time to get outside and grill! Looking for the perfect burger? I’ve got you covered with my Easy Inside Out Turkey Cheeseburger, Naked Salmon Burger, Spicy Black Bean Burger or this Aloha Teriyaki Shrimp Burger! Don’t forget the perfect side dish and finish it with a sweet ending like…
Government Senator suggests switching taxes on healthy and unhealthy foods
A Government minister has recommended that healthy foods attract lower taxes than unhealthy options to make nutritious food more affordable for Barbadians.Minister of Energy and Business Senator Lisa Cummins offered the suggestion on Wednesday as she argued that as the country continues to grapple with a non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis and healthy foods remain more expensive to purchase, it was time to switch up the taxes .“[We must] look at the tariff structure around healthy foods to ensure that you transfer the tariffs on healthy foods onto unhealthy foods, making healthier foods more for people and, therefore, reducing the cost…
What is ‘the Southern diet’? A healthier way to enjoy soul food
Think you have to sacrifice flavor to get healthier? With a few mindful swaps, you can have your soul food and eat it too.
Turns out soul food can be good for you — if cooked mindfully.
Studies indicating too much soul food can lead to heart disease and other ailments often ignore the recipe changes people can make to their favorite foods to keep them tasty and healthy, nutritionists say.
“People of color were not taught about how healthy their foods are from a traditional standpoint,” Jasmine Westbrook, co-founder of the EatWell Exchange, told theGrio.
There’s no need to…
17 ‘healthy’ foods that are actually ruining your diet
Losing weight is a very common year-round goal. And while eating healthier foods, avoiding junk and fatty foods, and being more physically active sounds simple, the reality is much more complex. It’s frustrating when you believe you have done everything right not to see the scale budge. What could be wrong? Though the reasons can be many, the answer may also be in what you’re eating.
The biggest enemy to your diet is the overconsumption of calories, particularly from sugar, processed carbohydrates, and fried foods, according to San Antonio clinical nutritionist Sarah Treat. People are very often unaware of their…
Michelle Obama launches company to promote healthy food for kids
WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama announced Wednesday that she has co-founded a company to make and sell healthier food and drinks for kids, products that she says will be less detrimental to their long-term health because of their lower sugar and higher nutrient content.
The former first lady’s work with PLEZi Nutrition is an extension of her efforts to improve child nutrition while she was in the White House.
“I’ve learned that on this issue, if you want to change the game, you can’t just work from the outside,” she said during a keynote address in New York at a conference…
Grilling tips for tasty summer meals
Use a thermometer to check that the meat is done when grilling. Foodsafety.gov provides a list of minimum internal cooking temperatures for a wide variety of foods.
The days are getting warmer and after being cooped up for so long, I am excited to get outside and enjoy delicious food on the grill. A co-worker shared some of the following tips for using the grill that I thought you might find helpful.
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Grilling is a healthy cooking option and isn’t just for meats. Grilled veggies can become a family favorite…
The 10 best diets for heart health are ranked
In the confusing world of diet advice, how refreshing would it be if there were a study to end all studies? One that delivers the final word on what’s actually good for us. Well, in the name of clarity, the American Heart Association (AHA) has published a fool-proof assessment of the 10 most popular diet plans. In the first study of its kind, diets are ranked by how well they improve heart health.
“People are rightly confused about what and how to eat,” says nutritionist TC Callis, author of The Building Blocks of Life: A Nutrition Foundation for Healthcare Professionals…