A big shout out to the Pitt County Board of Education. For the second year in a row, school meals will be available at no cost to every Pitt County Schools student following a vote by the Board of Education last week. Read More
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs), alcohol, tobacco and fossil fuels are killing up to 2.7 million people each year across Europe, a new World Health Organisation report suggests. According to the report, “more than 7,400 people are dying every day” due to “powerful industries” Read More
ByHT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Akanksha Agnihotri Jun 18, 2024 11:05 AM IST Share Via Copy Link When anxiety strikes, we often turn to comfort foods like chocolate or donuts. However, new research suggests that high-fat diets may actually worsen anxiety. Read More
As the scorching summer sun blazes overhead, our dietary cravings undergo a refreshing transformation. Farewell to steaming hot beverages, and hello to thirst-quenching lemonades and rejuvenating sharbets. In this season of sweltering heat, it’s paramount to maintain a cool and light stomach. Read More
For a genuinely balanced and healthful diet, portion size is vital, but you also need to think about the macronutrients present. (Image: Shutterstock) Portion management is an important factor that we frequently ignore. Did you know that gaining or losing weight is Read More
As the plant-based eating movement has turned foods like beans and whole grains into diet staples for better digestion and overall health, high-fiber diets have come a long way in the last few years. No longer are high-fiber foods just for older Read More
NEW YORK, June 17 (UPI) — Americans are eating better now than two decades ago, but disparities are continuing or worsening among vulnerable populations, a new study indicates. The research, which reveals that the U.S. diet has a long way to go Read More
Are you trying to watch your sodium intake? Most people take in far too much, and excessive consumption can increase your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. So, keeping their sodium intake in check is even more important for those Read More
Reda Wigle June 17, 2024 at 1:43 PM Researchers credit phytonutrients — compounds found on plant surfaces that protect against bacteria, viruses, and fungi — for giving plant-based foods their health-boosting abilities. They deserve the lime-light. Researchers credit phytonutrients — compounds found Read More