Ever wondered why you delight in TV commercials showing junk foods compared to those featuring healthy meals and diets? A new study found that the former triggers positive emotions compared to the latter.
The University of Michigan researchers recently published their study on how the two types of food ads affect the feelings of viewers, particularly their food-related emotional expectations.
They found that commercial shots of juicy burgers, chicken nuggets and creamy milkshakes increased the beliefs of viewers that they would feel positive emotions when they ate those types of foods.
On the other hand, there is no evidence that…
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7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 17-23)
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7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 17-23)
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With grocery prices soaring, many of us are having to adjust, scale back and/or get more…
What Jennifer Garner Eats in a Day
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Jennifer Garner just shared everything that she eats in a day.
The 51-year-old’s favorite meals are simple and fresh.
She also shared the one food she hates, plus the dessert she loves.
Acting may be Jennifer Garner’s passion, but good food is a close second. It’s why she started her organic snack company, Once Upon a Farm, and why you’ll occasionally catch her in the kitchen on Instagram filming…
Nutrition Month may end in March, but The Food Bank of Waterloo Region keeps the focus on healthy eating
It’s vitally important that everyone in our community has access to healthy and nutritious food.
March marks Nutrition Month in Canada, but The Food Bank of Waterloo Region works to ensure healthy and nourishing food is available to people accessing food assistance services across Waterloo Region year-round. The fresh, frozen, and non-perishable foods distributed by The Food Bank to hamper and meal programs across the Waterloo Region support healthy growth and development for individuals and families.
Children especially need to eat balanced meals in order to focus in the classroom. Of the 40,530 people accessing food assistance in the Waterloo…
15 High-Fiber Breakfasts That Keep You Full — Eat This Not That
Starting your day off with a healthy, well-balanced breakfast is a kind thing to do for your body and your overall health. For one, eating a high-protein breakfast can help set your metabolism up for the rest of the day, while also helping to keep you full until lunch. But protein isn’t the only satisfying nutrient you should aim to get in the morning—eating a high-fiber breakfast is important, too.
According to Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD at Balance One Supplements, dietary fiber can help support “digestive health by preventing constipation and promoting regular bowel movements, lower cholesterol levels, provide…
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…
Foust students learn about agriculture, healthy eating
Mar. 25—Wednesday afternoons at Foust Elementary School have been busy this month as students learn more about healthy eating and agriculture.
Cheryl Burks-McCarthy, a program assistant with the University of Kentucky’s Daviess County Extension Office, said the after-school time was for her to talk to students about increasing their consumption of fruits and vegetables.
“We’ve been able to do that with different snacks I’ve brought in,” she said.
Burks-McCarthy said some of the snacks the students had were quesadillas, a charcuterie board and trail mix, and some of the food used to create the snacks have come from local farmers.…
8 Proven Tips for a Good Night Sleep that Actually Work
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Getting good quality sleep at night is pivotal for a person’s mental and physical health. Falling short of that takes a serious toll on a person’s energy, productivity, weight and emotional state. It invites a whole host of illnesses and issues. Making small changes to a person’s overall nighttime routine can do wonders in improving their quality of sleep and can help in managing some sleep related issues. It can also make them wake up feeling well rested, balanced and full of energy for the day ahead.
There are a whole host of issues that interfere with…