“Foods like fish, fruits and vegetables are more expensive, making this a social determinant in the rise of diabetes cases. We have to find ways to cultivate healthier food and maybe provide them through government schemes to make them more affordable and accessible,” said Nihal Thomas, senior professor, department of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore. | Photo Credit: C. Venkatachalapathy
Food that is high in carbohydrates is cheap, whereas food that is high in fiber, and therefore healthier is more expensive, making this one of the factors contributing to the high prevalence of diabetes in India.
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Is popcorn healthy? Benefits, downsides and eating it every day
Popcorn.
It’s light and fluffy, salty and crunchy. Sometimes buttery, it can also be made sweet or savory. Hot or room temperature, it’s a late-night favorite both at the movies and at home. More than 17 billion quarts are consumed by Americans every year. In fact, the global market size was about $5.2 billion in 2021.
Popcorn is a favorite for many, but is it a healthy snack or a guilty pleasure? To get all your popcorn questions answered, we spoke with Barbara Olendzki, RD, MPH, LDN, an associate professor of population & quantitative health sciences at UMass Chan Medical…
Busting The Myth: 5 Food Habits That Aren’t As Healthy As You Think!
Food and living go hand-in-hand, and let’s agree, we’ve all tried multiple ways to maintain a healthy diet regime. In fact, these days you’ll find numerous internet tips that claim to be more than just passing fads; some have even become mainstream health practices followed by many worldwide. But does that automatically mean these tips offer well-established benefits? Well, not always! Often, we fail to spot the flaws in these dietary patterns, and they can actually have a negative impact on us. Curious about these popular food habits? Let’s explore some commonly followed diet trends that are actually bad for…
Healthy Fast Food Options to Eat on the Road
Fast food should never be your go-to for every meal. But life gets busy and, sometimes, when you’re on the road, you have to choose convenience over a home-cooked meal. Thankfully, there are relatively healthy fast food options.
Over the past decade, there’s been a shift in the industry to provide healthy fast food options. Rather than strictly opting for among fried fare, chains are lightening up classic offerings and concocting entirely new items with fewer calories, fat and carbs.
A general rule of thumb for eating healthy on the road is to watch your portion sizes. Avoid high-fat items,…
OFF TOPIC: When it comes to healthy eating, we can pay now or pay later
A common piece of advice when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet is to fill your cart from the outside aisles of the grocery store.
That’s where you’ll find the meat department, dairy case and, most importantly, the produce section – all the least-processed offerings in the building.
Of course, there are exceptions. The middle aisles are where you can find many healthy grains as well as canned fruits, vegetables and legumes. The freezer section holds healthy options as well. Flash-frozen produce is as nutritious, we’re told, as the fresh stuff, but has the advantage of keeping far longer.…
7 healthy brunch ideas to try at home, plus how to order them at a restaurant
Healthy brunch pancakes covered in berries, sitting next to fruit juice
In the mornings, most of us thrive on solid breakfasts to see us through to lunch so healthy brunch is the best of both worlds. Think alternative ways to make pancakes, avocado and eggs on toast, porridge and so much more.
If you are looking for healthy brunch recipes, you may also be looking for ways to lose weight healthily. Brunch is more than just a meal. We tend to eat it with friends and family over a few hours and normally on the weekends, so it’s important to…
My lazy girl dinner is great when I don’t feel like cooking but still want healthy food – I finish with a dupe cheese
A FITNESS fan has shared her quick lazy girl dinner which is great for people who don’t like cooking but still want to be healthy.
She showed viewers how to make the dairy-free signature dish in a TikTok video.
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Lifestyle digital creator Christina recently shared her lazy girl dinnerCredit: TIKTOK/@christina.thornton
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She said it’s great for when she doesn’t feel like cooking but still wants healthy foodCredit: TIKTOK/@christina.thornton
Lifestyle content creator Christina Thornton (@christina.thornton) is passionate about health, wellness, and tasty recipes.
She regularly shares exercise tips, meal prep solutions, and workout videos.
In a TikTok video, she opted…
Healthy food increasingly out of reach for the Island’s poorest
Report highlights high cost of housing and food; lower-income people are forced to make difficult choices
Healthy food is becoming increasingly out of reach for low-income families on Vancouver Island, a new report says.
Grocery costs for a family of four on a nutritious diet costs $1,366 on average per month in the Island Health region, a BC Center for Disease Control report says.
Those in the North Island health region, which includes the Sunshine Coast, were found to pay $1,370 on average, while families in Central Vancouver Island and South Vancouver Island paid an average of $1,343 and $1,386…