According to the Produce for Better Health Foundation’s 2020 State of the Plate report, which is published every five years, the average US adults eats just 1.6 cups of the recommended 2 to 4 cups of vegetables a day and less than 1 cup of the recommended 1.5 to 2.5 cups of fruit a day. …
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We all know how important it is to drink enough water and to stay properly hydrated. after all, the body is composed of about 70% waterand nearly every cell in the body requires water to retain its shape and function. However, while we know that drinking enough water is vital to feel our best and …
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On Nutrition Is breakfast the most important meal of the day, or should you skip breakfast to extend your overnight “fast”? That’s a big question that’s really two questions. One: to eat, or not to eat? Two: if eating, what to eat? I find that a lot of assumptions about breakfast don’t hold up when …
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How healthy is your diet? It seems like a simple question, but according to a new study, it’s one that most Americans struggle to get right. “We found that only a small percentage of US adults can accurately assess the healthfulness of their diet, and interestingly, it’s mostly those who perceive their diet as poor …
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Lifestyle changes seem scarier until you try them. Turning vegan is one lifestyle choice you may want to transition to. Eliminating animal products, including eggs and dairy, from your diet and consuming more vegetables sounds inspiring. You will be surprised by the number of options available for Vegans. Some things that you already like are …
Travel is a gift. It makes us more connected to the world, can inspire us in ways we never imagined, and helps us bond with loved ones along the way. It can also leave us rather frazzled with anxiety. Travel anxiety is nothing to be ashamed of, and if you have it, you’re far from …
The pandemic not only changed the way we purchased food, but also the motivations behind those purchases The following article, written by Katherine Labonté, McGill University and Daiva Nielsen, McGill University originally appeared on The Conversation and is published here with permission: In early 2020, as province after province in Canada declared …
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Your kidneys are like a filter that gets rid of all the things you don’t want in your body. These two fist-sized, bean-shaped organs filter your blood. In doing so, they remove toxins and excess fluids while keeping your levels of potassium, sodium and more in check. At the same time, they produce hormones that …
Some of the best ways of increasing the intake of omega-3s are by adding seeds to salads, oatmeal, and smoothies or by snacking on nuts. Photo : iStock New Delhi: Being a heart patient or struggling with cardiovascular disease isn’t an uncommon occurrence these days. Be it hypertension or coronary artery disease, high cholesterol or …
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