OK, so hot dogs aren’t the world’s healthiest food, but admit it: If they weren’t on the menu at summer barbecues, it’d feel like losing a friend. Fortunately, with a growing number of healthier hot dogs hitting supermarket shelves, it’s become possible to indulge and still go easy on your body. You just need to … Read more
Navigating healthy eating can often be straightforward, but figuring out what’s healthy and what’s not can be hard. Fruit-based snacks often come across as the healthier option but in reality could be undermining your weight loss efforts, according to one expert. Dr. Liu, who shares health tips on her YouTube channel “Healthy Immune Doc,” recently … Read more
When my firstborn child turned 6 months old, I embarked on the project of feeding him his first solid foods. As I had been both the provider and producer of what he ate up to that point, I felt responsible for ensuring that he continued to be well nourished. I also believed that these first … Read more
Fears about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) should not stop people enjoying them in moderation, experts have said. The term describes a broad category of foods made using industrial processes that could not be made in a domestic kitchen. A report in The British Medical Journal found that consuming too much sugary cereal, ready meals and fizzy … Read more
A daily spoonful of olive oil, often referred to as “liquid gold,” could be a lifesaver. This monounsaturated fat is packed with healthy chemicals and antioxidants not found in processed or animal fats. Research suggests that switching to olive oil can offer a host of health benefits. One of the most well-known uses of olive oil is … Read more
