In a recent study published in the journal Nutrientsresearchers from Spain surveyed the University of Almeria community to determine adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, a healthy diet pattern, and lifestyle choice that potentially reduces the risk of various diseases. Study: Healthy Eating in the Spanish University Community: A Case Study. Image Credit: MarianWeyo/Shutterstock.com Background Various […]
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Collaborative Awarded Grant to Study Healthy Foods for Low-Income Pregnant WomenFood insecurity—the lack of steady access to nutritionally adequate food—during pregnancy is linked to premature births and poorer health for low-income mothers and their babies, contributing to staggering rates of infant mortality in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. To address this critical need, a partnership between the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (CWRU), Greater […]
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A New Study Found a Surprising Link Between This Popular Fried Food and DepressionA new study links fried foods with a higher risk of anxiety and depression. Fried potatoes in particular were an issue. Experts say more research is needed to determine whether fried foods are fueling mood disorders. No one ever claimed that fried foods were healthy, but a new study suggests they can have an impact […]
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Pantry director draws understanding of hunger from experienceHelp carry our coverage forward.We’ll help carry your stuff. This spacious zippered tote with a design by local artist Andrea Shockling represents different Pittsburghers’ walks of life, just like we strive for our nonprofit newsroom’s journalism to do. Make a gift of $7/month or more to get yours today! The ministry’s director went from food […]
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Learn how to cook healthy foodBLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) – In Jan., WVVA featured Princeton woman Brenda Workman on our Sunday morning show In Focus. Workman lost 60 lbs. in two and a half years. She was also able to get off her medications. She credits her better health to switching to a plant-based diet. Now, she is teaching others about […]
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Healthy foods pilot program to launch in Houston targeting veterans in needFILE: Veterans at the Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home grand opening ceremony. Taken February 7, 2020 Houston is one of two cities that will be part of a pilot program for veterans living with or at-risk of diet-related health conditions. Fresh Connect, a program created through a partnership between the US Department of […]
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UNR virtual classes discuss growing healthy food at homeExtension’s first Grow Your Own, Nevada! Online workshop May 2 will focus on growing herbs and edible flowers, such as sage, chives and lemon thyme.Wendy Hanson Mazet The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering free online courses this May to teach gardening basics. Extension’s Grow Your Own, Nevada! The program will livestream eight classes […]
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Fueling success: A look at LeBron James’ diet and favorite foodsNBA legend LeBron James’ diet regimen has helped him maintain his physique and stay at the top of his game. James, widely considered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, is known for his exceptional skills on the court. However, what is less known about is LeBron James’ diet, including his favorite […]
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Junk food ads trigger positive emotions, healthy foods not so muchStudy: A randomized experiment of the effects of food advertisements on food-related emotional expectancies in adults You might not care about the fast-food commercial shots of juicy burgers or creamy milkshakes, but they might change your beliefs about these items, whereas shots of fresh salads and berries might not, according to a new study. University […]
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Diet culture can hurt kids. This author advises parents to reclaim the word ‘fat’By the time they enter kindergarten, most American children believe that being “thin” makes them more valuable to society, writes journalist Virginia Sole-Smith. By middle school, Sole-Smith says, more than a quarter of kids in the US will have been put on a diet. Sole-Smith produces the newsletter and podcast Burnt toastwhere she explores fatphobia, […]
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