When Jennifer Anastasiou decided to go vegetarian after learning about the environmental impact of livestock, she worried at first about her protein intake. “It was kind of hard because when you eat meat your entire life, you don’t even have to think that way,” said Anastasiou, who grew up eating plenty of meat in her … Read more
A mum-of-two has so far shed over three stone with the help of a cost-effective weight-loss app priced at 60p per day. Thrilled by her newfound confidence, she credits the Simple app’s AI-powered coach and bespoke 28-day workout challenge for curbing her snacking and boosting her activity levels. Simple distinguishes itself from competitors such as … Read more
IBADAN, Nigeria — In her cramped, dimly lit kitchen, Idowu Bello leans over a gas cooker while stirring a pot of eba, the thick starchy West African staple made from cassava root. Kidney problems and chronic exhaustion forced the 56-year-old Nigerian woman to retire from teaching, and she switches between cooking with gas or over … Read more
Whether they know it or not, most Americans don’t go a day — or often a single meal — without eating ultraprocessed foods. From sugary cereals at breakfast to frozen pizzas at dinner, plus in-between snacks of potato chips, sodas and ice cream, ultraprocessed foods make up about 60% of the U.S. diet. For kids … Read more
Losing weight is a common goal for many people, whether for health reasons or to alter their appearance. However, it is often easier said than done. Many of us are aware that eating in a calorie deficit is one way to shed a few pounds. This means that you consume fewer calories than your body … Read more
BOSTON — A lawsuit was filed Thursday against Hershey, Walgreens and several others in the case of a Massachusetts teen who died after he participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge that was widely promoted on social media. Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from the city of Worcester, died Sept. 1, 2023, after eating the … Read more
A doctor has revealed on food you should “never eat” and a simple change you can make to your diet that will help you live longer. Dr Mark Hyman, 64, a longevity expert, said: “Most of what we see as ageing is actually abnormal. “The decline that happens is modifiable and we can reverse our … Read more
RHODES, Greece — Dr. Michael Mosley was his own guinea pig. In the name of science, the British television host put his body to the test by ingesting tape worms, injecting snake venom and letting leeches suck his blood. What didn’t kill him made him more popular and he reached millions through BBC programs like … Read more
RHODES, Greece — Dr. Michael Mosley was his own guinea pig. In the name of science, the British television host put his body to the test by ingesting tape worms, injecting snake venom and letting leeches suck his blood. What didn’t kill him made him more popular and he reached millions through BBC programs like … Read more
As weight-loss plans go, it’s easy to see the allure of intermittent fasting: Eat what you want, but only during certain windows of time — often just eight hours a day. Instead of counting calories or measuring portions, dieters just have to pay attention to the clock, said Courtney Peterson, a nutrition researcher at the … Read more
