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…
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Meeting official healthy food guidelines will cost the poor half their disposable income
Meeting official healthy food guidelines will cost the poor half their disposable income, research shows
Higher food and drink prices have left some struggling to afford healthy options
Inflation has hit the lowest 20 per cent of earners, according to the Food Foundation
By Francesca Washtell
Published: 07:59PM EDT, July 8, 2023 | Updated: 8:20 PM EDT, July 8, 2023
Britain’s poorest families would need to spend half their disposable income on food to meet the Government’s healthy-eating guidelines, research shows.
Soaring food and drink prices have left many households struggling to afford the healthier alternatives recommended on the NHS’s…
Quick Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe: Healthy Food for Lunch or Dinner in Under 15 Minutes | Seafood
You may not think of making seared ahi tuna for lunch or dinner, but why not? Ahi tuna cooks up very quickly and can be used in many different ways. This crusted ahi tuna is on the table in about 15 minutes!
For this simple seared tuna recipe you’ll need 10 to 16 ounces of fresh, sushi-grade ahi tuna, tamari or soy sauce, a high-heat cooking oil, sesame seeds, garlic powder or onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, granulated sugar and dried thyme or dried Italian seasoning. The tuna is simply breaded with the crust ingredients (the soy sauce…
A guide to having a healthy and happy summer
Elwin Oreaon, Axel Monjaras and Jonathan Lopez, all 13, front to back, paddle a canoe on the Jordan River in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
When the sun is out, the barbecues start. As temperatures heat up and summer begins, spending more time outside and eating healthier can be part of your summer goals.
If that’s the case, here are some suggestions of places where you can make small changes to have a happy and healthy summer.
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7-Day Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan for Healthy Aging
The anti-inflammatory diet has generated a lot of buzz over the years, and for good reason. According to StatPearls, nearly 60% of Americans live with at least one chronic condition. These conditions include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases; as the name may imply, they are linked to chronic inflammation (low-grade, long-term). According to 2019 research in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, as we age, we enter a more chronic inflammatory state, coined “inflammating,” further increasing the risk of these chronic conditions. Although people from all walks of life could likely benefit from the anti-inflammatory…
Foods to eat and avoid
There is no standard diet for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but some strategies — such as an anti-inflammatory diet — may help manage it.
PCOS involves hormonal imbalances and metabolic disruption. it affects 5–10% of females aged 15–44.
These changes can result in:
PCOS can lead to other serious health challenges, such as diabetes, cardiovascular problems, depression, and a higher risk of endometrial cancer.
some research has suggested that certain dietary choices can help reduce the impact of PCOS.
In this article, learn more about foods to eat and avoid with PCOS.
the 4 main factors involved in PCOS are:…
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Prioritizes Improved Access to Healthy Food Through Food System Transformation Initiatives
Today, the Provincial Government is announcing support of approximately $386,000 to Food First NL. This one-time funding will support Food System Transformation initiatives and advance collaborative efforts through four interrelated community food projects, and will open up opportunities for future investments from national partners.
These community food projects include:
Great Things in Store: Working with a cohort of eight food retailers across the province to develop and pilot partnerships and programs that improve food access for lower-income Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
Rethinking Food Charity: Supporting the implementation of recommendations developed through a year-long consultation process that engaged people with a lived…
Eating junk food may hinder deep sleep, study says
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FILE – Man bites into a double cheeseburger. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Researchers in Sweden found there may be a link between eating junk food and poor deep sleep.
In a recent study published in the journal Obesityhealthy participants consumed an unhealthy, as well as a healthier, diet in a randomized order.
Researchers from Uppsala University found that the quality of participants’ deep sleep had deteriorated after eating an unhealthy diet, compared to eating a healthier diet.
“Both poor diet and poor sleep increase the risk of several public health conditions. As what we eat is so important for our…