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People choose healthier foods when around social ‘outsiders’
A new study showed that the presence of people from different friendship or social groups can influence food choices. Photo by Tim Lauer/USDA/Wikimedia Will it be a cheeseburger or a salad? What will they think of me? A new study finds you’re more likely to choose to eat healthy if you’re with an “outsider” because
Cleveland is working to promote convenient access to healthy foods
In late January, Cleveland City Council unanimously approved restrictions on where new small-box retail stores can be located. To slow the proliferation of dollar stores, the recent legislation prohibits them from being built or opened within two miles of an existing discount store. “As it stands now, there are a lot of family, small-box retail
Recipes to fight Omicron: Boost your kid’s immunity with these healthy foods
Healthy food has replaced comfort food in these pandemic times even for kids. Parents are increasingly on look-out for healthy alternatives for their little ones when it comes to preparing their meals, desserts and snacks. Eating healthy is one of the ways to build immunity against highly virulent and contagious Covid strains, the latest one
Spinach to strawberries: Best foods for your child’s teeth | Health
When it comes to children’s health, parents try to do their best to ensure overall development and well-being. Just like other aspects of health, keeping good dental hygiene is very crucial considering it can prevent many diseases from developing in the mouth. Kids are however known to adore sweets and considering shop shelves these days
Healthy Diet Tips: 3 Types Of Foods One Must Incorporate In Winter Diet – Expert Suggests
Health experts from around the world suggest, all the different seasons in the year call for certain changes to one’s diet and lifestyle during those times. Ayurveda relates specific doshas to specific seasons and winters are associated with the Vata and Kapha dosha. This follows that a winter diet is one that would help balance
18 Healthy Foods for Your Weight Loss Journey
Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes. While weight loss is not a magic bullet for health, and not everyone needs to pursue weight loss, it might be something you want to work toward to feel your healthiest. Coupled with regular movement, your diet can affect your health outcomes. (Just make sure to talk
Doctors Agree: These ‘Healthy’ Foods Could Be To Blame For Your Chronic Inflammation
Occasional bloating is one thing, but chronic inflammation can entirely derail your day, leading to struggles with self esteem and even a potentially unhealthy relationship with food as you work to navigate which ingredients are “safe” to eat and which will leave you blown up like a balloon. Many people who struggle with regular inflammation
This Winter, Keep Yourself Warm With These Healthy Fat-Rich Foods
People usually cut down on sweets to reduce weight. While this may be an easy strategy, some fats are needed by the body for a variety of reasons other than increasing weight. Especially during winters, the body requires an extra dose of food that is richer in healthy fats. These foods help us keep the