Diet

Eliminating These 3 Foods From Your Diet Can Be A Game-Changer For Heart Health

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. People of most racial and ethnic groups in the country are more likely to die from a heart-related issue than anything else. These statistics are startling, and if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed when researching what you can do to improve your heart health, … Read more

Australian model and TV host Rachael Finch hits back at accusations she ‘underfeeds’ her children

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Australian model and TV personality Rachael Finch has hit back at online followers who have accused her of “underfeeding” her children. The 35-year-old healthy eating advocate often posts videos of the meals she prepares for her family, which includes eight-year-old daughter Violet and five-year-old son Dominic. While most of her 318,000 Instagram followers love the … Read more

‘I’m a doctor – here are the five worst snacks to eat between meals’

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As a nation, we love snacking. In a 2023 Nestle survey, 87 percent of Brits admitted to snacking every day. The most popular snacks were chocolate with 63 percent of people saying they enjoyed this treat, as well as crisps (57 percent) and cakes (45 percent). And more than half – 57.5 percent – said … Read more

Seven foods that could cause your energy levels to crash – one is surprising

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This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Certain snacks could be causing your energy levels to spike or crash (Image: Getty Images) Brits are big fans of snacking. Many of us nibble on snacks in between meals as a way to stave off … Read more

How to sleep: Eating a certain food helps help you drift off – little known side effect

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Another indicator of poor sleep is that it increases your chances of getting ill or sick.  However, those at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) have shared what you can do to get a better night’s sleep.  It turns out that eating a banana before bed can help you nod off. This is because … Read more

Tips to navigate ‘barriers’ to eat healthy on a ‘tight budget’ from dietitian

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The ‘biggest barriers’ to healthy eating 1. Accessibility to whole foods – from grocery store access to price tags Gensler said “people often think that healthy eating requires using fresh, organic produce and organic products,” which “can be costly” and is “not accessible and affordable for everyone.” She also notes that for consumers who live … Read more

‘I’m a health expert – eat these four foods to cut Alzheimer’s, diabetes and cancer risk’

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You can never overestimate the importance of diet on your overall health and wellbeing. But while some of us may only focus our attention on how many calories we’re consuming, what we eat is also important. One expert has warned that many of the foods we eat as part of a standard Western diet could … Read more

‘I’m a health expert – this breakfast will slash your cholesterol levels’

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If a person is suffering from high cholesterol it means they have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in their blood. While not initially dangerous, over time this can build up in the blood vessels causing blockages. This can prevent blood flowing properly through the arteries. For this reason having high cholesterol … Read more

A New Startup Wants to Turn the Sugar You Eat Into Fiber

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What the body does need is fiber, a nutrient found in vegetables, whole grains, and legumes that helps regulate the bowel and lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Only about 5 percent of Americans get the recommended amount of daily fiber, which is about 30 grams a day. The enzyme Zya is developing comes from … Read more