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My husband and I taught our children about eating healthily, but we’ve never tried to demonize any foods, focusing on how anything can be healthy if eaten in moderation. We don’t tend to keep a lot of sweets in our house. I’m an immigrant from a country noted for its sweets, but diabetes runs in both my husband’s and my own family, so we keep such things to a…
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12 Foods That Give You Energy All Day, Say Dietitians
On the most exhausting days when you’re in need of a serious energy boost, it can obviously be tempting to continuously reach for a cup of coffee throughout the day. And while a few cups in the morning are perfectly fine for most people, coffee doesn’t often provide you with long-lasting energy, and you may instead find yourself feeling sluggish later on. Instead of loading up on too much coffee, you can try snacking on foods that give you energy all day long.
But what types of food give you lasting energy? Naturally, all food provides your body with some…
How to Create a Healthy Meal Plan Using ChatGPT
Eating a healthy and balanced diet is one of the best things you can do for yourself and meal planning is an effective way to stick to it. However, it’s easy to set yourself a meal plan goal but tough to follow through on it. One common reason people fail at meal planning is that they get bored with the routine of eating the same old recipes.
If you’re losing interest in your repetitive healthy meal plan and want to try something new, there is an unconventional option—ChatGPT. Yes, ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that can give you human-like answers using…
Why Experts Label Her Diet as ‘Disordered Eating’
Share on PinterestThe actor and Goop founder received swift backlash online after sharing details about his diet that experts say is excessively restrictive and unhealthy. RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images
Gwyneth Paltrow received backlash online after revealing surprising details about her diet.
In a recent podcast, she said her eating regime consists of mostly liquids and has been criticized for being too restrictive.
Health experts say this kind of eating regime does not provide adequate nutrition or support optimal health.
A healthy diet is a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy proteins.
Gwyneth Paltrow is facing widespread criticism after…
Patient Centricity as the Future of Digital Health Management
Digital health is an all-encompassing term that refers to the care provided through eHealth and mHealth through advances in computing sciences.
Challenges or Gaps in Traditional Care
Major technological challenges faced by the healthcare industry have got to do with data processing, cybersecurity, and providing a user-friendly experience. However, advancements in each of these fields have proven to be profitable, and will continue to do so. Our focus here is more to do with the user experience aspect of digital health management.
There are quite a number of digital health care providers, rather, platforms that avail services outside the traditional…
Healthy Spinach Salad Recipe With Goat Cheese, Pear & Creamy Balsamic Dressing | Salads
Looking for fresh and easy for lunch or dinner? This salad recipe with goat cheese and pear is my go to for a healthy balanced meal without any big planning needed. This easy, nutritious meal, with ingredients that can be adapted based on what you have on hand, saves the day for me. I’ll share my favorite combination but I’ll also include some ideas for you to play with to make it your go to favorite as well.
The salad is a light and healthy mix of salad greens or spinach, sweet pepper, fresh pears, goat cheese and almonds.…
5 Healthy Snacks Worth Picking Up at Costco
Costco is an excellent store that offers an impressive variety of products, including healthy snacks that everyone from kids to adults can enjoy. If you’re looking for healthy food for every budget, Costco is a great place to check. You can find many of your favorite brands there, and some even have snack pack options for easy transportation.
If you’re looking for some healthy snack ideas (other than fruits and veggies) you can pick up at Costco, the following list includes snacks that’ll satisfy your appetite whether you have a salty or sweet tooth. Since Costco is known to carry…
7 Diet and Lifestyle Changes to Boost Your Immune System
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With over 340 thousand cases of Coronavirus and almost 15 thousand deaths (as of this writing), boosting our immune system has never felt more urgent. But before we dive in on how to build a strong immunity, we should first know how our soldiers aka White Blood Cells work to fight off those tiny invaders.
Our Immune System, which is made up of specialized organs, cells, and tissues, is responsible for protecting our bodies from disease-causing microorganisms. When the invaders are detected, a message is sent out throughout the whole body to give a warning that it is being…