Beating inflation doesn’t have to mean sacrificing good nutrition, says expert.
Inflation is biting into the average shopper’s food budget, but there are ways to still keep good nutrition on the table, says a University of Alberta expert.
Basic cooking skills, combined with a dash of careful planning, can help ease the price Canadians are going to pay in 2023 for groceries, says registered dietitian Heidi Bates.
“We have the ability to be savvy shoppers, to plan differently and to do more food preparation ourselves to offset inflation and still eat really well,” said Bates.
Despite sky-high prices, fruit, vegetables,…
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8 Foods That Can Make You Dehydrated and Feel Extra Thirsty
No wonder you’re so parched after that ham sandwich!
When you think of hydration, your mind might immediately go to what kinds of beverages you are (and aren’t) drinking. But did you know that the foods you eat can also have a major impact on your hydration status? While some foods contribute to our overall hydration, adding water themselves and/or electrolytes (which help the body regulate and circulate water), others can actually have a dehydrating effect, requiring us to play catch-up to make up for those losses. But what makes food dehydrating, and what are some of the top culprits…
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…
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…
Pine Bluff major wants new food options to become a healthier city
Making sure people have access to healthy and affordable foods is a problem across Arkansas, and Pine Bluff is working to solve the issue one healthy step at a time.
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Making sure people have access to healthy and affordable foods is a problem across Arkansas, and it’s an issue that’s difficult to address.
A “food desert” is an area that has limited access to affordable and nutritious food. These food deserts can have long-term impacts that span across generations.
The City of Pine Bluff is experiencing this issue, but the community is working to solve it…
Boost fertility with these expert-recommended changes in your diet
Get ready to spice up your grocery list, because we’re talking about the nutrition you need to boost your fertility! Whether you’re trying to conceive or simply want to improve your reproductive health, the right nutrition can make a big difference. So put down the chips and pick up some nuts, because we’ve got an expert-approved guide to the foods you need to add to your diet for a better chance of conceiving.
“Nutrition is a key factor that plays a vital role in female fertility. It is important to maintain a healthy weight and eat a nutritious diet to…
I’m a nutritionist – here’s 6 foods that are cheaper and healthier to buy frozen
FINDING food that is both healthy and affordable might seem impossible.
But – according to a nutritionist – there’s no need to get overwhelmed with the task of getting a cheap, nutritious meal on the table.
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Opting for frozen or tinned versions of foods can be just as nutritious – and save you money
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Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert shared which six foods you don’t need to buy fresh – and more tips on how to eat well on a budgetCredit: Supplied
Registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert said this is a conversation she has had with many of her clients at…
Michelle Obama launches a healthy food-and-drink brand to fight childhood obesity
Red Apple Group and United Refining Company Chairman and CEO John Catsimatidis discusses how looming market pressures will cause food and gas prices to spike again.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama announced the launch of a healthy food and beverage company she co-founded that is targeted at fighting childhood obesity.
The former first lady spearheaded the Let’s Move campaign, a program aimed at ending childhood obesity, during her time at the White House. She announced her latest venture at the Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival on Wednesday, May 3.
“We’re hoping not to just provide healthy and delicious…