Starting a new diet can seem daunting. The thought of not eating your favourite sugary foods and swapping them with healthier alternatives just to lose those extra kilos might feel like a lot. You may feel hungrier and experience cravings as your Read More
If you are what you eat, this might make you hungrier for foods that are bright in every sense. Research has shown that living, vibrant foods can slow down aging at a cellular level; while fruits and vegetables in particular have been Read More
One of the biggest buzzwords in the health sphere right now is “blue zones,” which is a term for the five regions across the globe where people live the longest, healthiest lives. Dan Buettner, a professional explorer for National Geographic, helped discover Read More
Plant-based diets focus on eating foods primarily from plants – fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans. Having a plant-based diet or plant-forward eating patterns does not mean you can never eat meat or dairy. While you may choose Read More
Providing nutritious meals to vulnerable populations can save lives and curb healthcare costs, experts said during a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security on Tuesday. “Poor nutrition is the top cause Read More
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Actor Shehnaaz Gill’s dietary habits should be an inspiration for all of us. She begins her day with water and soaked dried fruits, followed by apple cider vinegar an hour later. For breakfast, Gill has poha with lots of vegetables and a Read More
While meat is a staple in many people’s diets worldwide, new research shows that replacing red and processed meats with plant-based alternatives could help you live longer. As SciTechDaily reported, a joint study by McGill University and the London School of Hygiene Read More