Three in 10 women said their mental health had worsened as a result of soaring food prices. Photo: PA/Alami
Soaring food prices are having a negative impact on the mental health of shoppers, with rising food costs impacting sleep, diet and overall physical health.
The increased price of everyday groceries has worsened the mental health of a quarter (25%) of people, according to a study by consumer group Which?.
One person told Which?: “It’s a black cloud that never goes away.” Another said: “I’m living day to day.”
Some 23% said that rising food prices had hindered their ability to…
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Plant-based food packages linked to reduce BMI in children
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A new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a “food is medicine” approach could increase nutrition security for families and lead to reductions in body mass index (BMI) in children. Working together with the MGH Food Pantry, researchers from the Massachusetts General for Children and Boston Children’s Hospital examined whether providing weekly plant-based foods to families seeking food assistance during the pandemic led to weight changes among children.
The team found an association between increasing receipts of food packages and decreasing BMI. The findings, published in the journal…
7 Healthy Burger King Orders, According to Dietitians
When it comes to fast food, making healthy choices can feel like a daunting task. However, even though it can be difficult, it’s certainly not impossible. In fact, we spoke to expert dietitians to uncover the healthy Burger King orders you can make next time you go. Whether you’re looking to satisfy your craving for BK or seeking choices that align with your nutrition goals, these RD-approved options will show you that fast-food can still be a part of a balanced and nutritious diet.
Making a healthy choice when eating at fast-food establishments involves several key factors. First and foremost,…
9 Healthy Foods To Eat Every Day
What you eat every day can have a profound effect on your physical and mental health. So often, people tend to think of what they should be avoiding for their health or waistlines, but a more productive way to approach food is to think of what they should be adding to their diet on a daily basis. The running theme throughout the list of healthy foods to add to eat every day is that all of these foods are plants or from plant sources.
Plants are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fiber, and the variety of plant…
5 Healthiest Fast Food Items, Ranked By Best-Tasting
Fast food and healthy meals go together like mayo and Root Beer, which is to say, they don’t go together at all. It’s no secret that fast food isn’t healthy, there are certainly relatively healthy dishes to be had, but fast food does big decadent bacon cheeseburgers a lot better than it does good, well-rounded sensible meals. But that doesn’t mean healthy meals don’t exist in the fast food space and sometimes, whether you’re eating fast food every day and need a change up or you just didn’t have time to meal prep at home, you’ re going to want…
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:…
More than one-in-seven households in Durham Region dealing with food insecurity, according to the health department
More than 15 per cent of households in Durham are facing difficulties putting the right food on the table, according to a new report by regional health officials.
Each year, the Durham Region Health Department monitors the cost of a basic healthy diet, based on food prices and nutrition recommendations.
“Food insecurity is not being able to afford safe, nutritious food, due to lack of money,” said Deborah Lay, a public health nutritionist at the Durham Region Health Department, in an interview with Durham Radio News. “In 2022, 15 per cent of Durham Region households were food-insecure, which means that…
Food trends lean toward sustainable, healthy food choices: study
MANILA – About 700 exhibitors participated in the International Food Exhibition held Friday in Pasay City, with local products and delicacies showing Filipino taste and culture.
The Center for International Trade and Expositions and Missions is aiming to boost the country’s export sales after posting a negative growth for the first quarter of 2023.
“We go where the buyers are. There’s this difficulty of SMEs to go individually, we ask the market to come. We still have programs participating abroad. We had one in Feb, Dubai, another one will be in China. While we have locally-held international shows, we also…