Doctors: They’re just like us (at least when it comes to pizza).
Doctors: They’re just like us (at least when it comes to pizza).
Doctors spend years learning about the best ways to take care of the human body. But as humans themselves, they know that life is not all rules and best practices. Sometimes, you just need a slice of pizza, a cold can of Diet Coke or some milk and cookies, and that’s OK, too.
We talked to physicians in fields including family medicine, cardiology, internal medicine, public health, dermatology and plastic surgery who told us about how…
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5 Healthy And Interesting Ways To Add Cucumber To Your Summer Diet
We are barely halfway through summer and we already feel exhausted. Extreme heat is taking a toll on our mood, energy levels as well as overall health. It is essential that we modify our diet according to the season and opt for summer-friendly foods. We should not only include more hydrating ingredients but also stay away from those with a heating effect on our bodies. A number of fruits and vegetables are popular during summer because of their high water content. One such ingredient is cucumber. Although botanically a fruit, cucumbers are widely considered to be a vegetable – mainly…
Healthy Food for Denver Kids Commission Seeks Two New Members
In Colorado, one in nine children faces hunger, and nearly half of households receiving SNAP benefits have children, according to Feeding America. In 2018, a group of passionate citizens decided to address this self-statistical head-on. Through grassroots campaigning and door-to-door canvassing, they got a measure in November 2018 ballot to establish a fund for healthy food access and food education for low-income, underserved Denver youth.
Ordinance 302 passed with 59 percent of the vote. It increased sales and use tax within the City and County of Denver by 0.08 percent for ten years and established the Healthy Food for Denver…
7 Foods for Better Heart Health, According to a Dietitian
Certain foods are rich in heart-healthy nutrients.
Verywell / Alexandra Shytsman
Medically reviewed by Melissa Rifkin, MS, RD, CDN
Heart health is dependent on a variety of factors, many of which are connected to what you eat. While certain foods may be rich in specific nutrients that can reduce inflammation, lower your cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure, the fact is, a lifestyle approach is most important for heart health. It’s the combination of physical activity, a nutritious and balanced diet, adequate sleep, and stress management, among other considerations.
That said, diet plays a huge role.
What Role Does Nutrition Play…
5 Warning Signs You Are Not Eating Enough, Revealed By A Nutritionist
There are many sources offering nutritional advice today. Many of us make modifications to our diet based on tips we have read or heard about from others. We may even reduce the total amount of food we eat as we are led to believe this is healthy. However, our body requires a balanced intake of many nutrients. If we cut down on food without proper consideration, we could put ourselves at risk of mineral deficiencies and other conditions. Alternatively, we may eat less food than usual because we say we don’t have the time or the appetite. But doing so…
How to Lose Weight by Eating More, According to Dietitians
You don’t have to focus on restriction or cutting out food groups to lose weight, dietitians say.
Instead, try adding nutritious foods like protein sources, fiber-rich vegetables, and other whole foods.
Focusing on what you can eat instead of depriving yourself can help make a diet sustainable.
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Losing weight doesn’t have to feel restrictive — adding healthy options to your diet can be a more effective way to see results than cutting out certain foods, according…
What is the healthiest nut? Try these two nutrient-dense options.
Nut alternatives have stolen the limelight in the past decade – popular milk alternatives like almond milk and cashew milk quickly became fan favorites, as well as nut butter, peanut butter’s now-popular cousin.
Nuts belong to the protein food group and may act as a key protein component in vegetarian diets. According to myplate.gov, the general recommended daily intake of protein is 5-6 ounces for adults. One tablespoon of peanut butter or ½ ounce of nuts equals one ounce for this daily intake.
Looking to eat more nuts on a daily basis? Here are the nutrients you’d gain:
What is…
Md. Food Bank Receives $300K From Giant in Fight Against Hunger, Food Insecurity – The Baltimore Times Online Newspaper
Maryland Food Bank, one of the state’s leading hunger relief organizations, was the recipient of a hefty donation from Giant Food that will allow the nonprofit to further its mission in fighting hunger and food insecurity through providing a reliable source of healthy food to children and families in the region.
In a brief ceremony on the morning of March 22, 2023 at Billie Holiday Elementary School in West Baltimore, Giant Food representatives presented a $300,000 check to Maryland Food Bank (MFB) that will support the organization’s School Pantry Program. School leaders were also in attendance.
The donation was made…