Articles On:healthy diet

November 25, 2022

5 Beneficial Foods for Mental Health

Looking beyond the enjoyment of a fantastic meal, there is a (science-backed) connection between what ...

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A bowl of oatmeal with blueberries and walnuts. Certain foods and nutrients can improve mental wellness, even for people fighting depression and anxiety. Try these foods for mental health.
September 6, 2022

The Healthiest Fruits

Teresa Fung, MS, RD, ScD, of Harvard Health Blog, examines the healthiest fruits to include ...

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cut fruits in a bowl. Photo by Ludmila Kapustkina, Dreamstime. Harvard Health Blog examines the healthiest fruits for our diets and their healthiest forms: juices, frozen, fresh, dried, or organic.
June 3, 2022

Foods for Better Sleep

In addition to being part of a healthy, balanced diet, some foods provide nutrients that ...

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Banana slices on whole wheat toast with nut butter. Some healthy foods also provide nutrients to contribute to a good night’s sleep. Dietitians weigh in on foods for better sleep.
May 18, 2022

Can You Eat to Ease Pain?

While we often think of diets as a means of looking our best or avoiding ...

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man with knee pain Photo by Natpol Rodbang Dreamstime. Besides eating to avoid certain diseases, it's also possible to eat to ease pain. We examine how the right diet can help manage chronic pain.
May 6, 2022

5 Calcium-Rich Foods and Tips for Use

Dietitian Novella Lui suggests five calcium-rich foods – with more calcium than a glass of ...

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yogurt almonds honey oats photo by MkStudio Dreamstime. Learn of 5 calcium-rich foods with tips on using them: canned salmon, almonds, canned sardines, firm tofu, and yogurt.
March 18, 2022

A Flexitarian Diet: Could It Work for You?

There’s an ongoing dietary movement shifting focus away from animal products toward plant foods; this ...

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Dinner Table Laden With Healthy Food Photo By Soloway Dreamstime. For article, If you appreciate health and other reasons for being vegetarian or vegan but aren’t willing to give up meat, try a flexitarian diet instead.
March 11, 2022

8 Foods to Fight High Cholesterol

Did you know, almost half of American adults have high cholesterol? A combination of lifestyle ...

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fresh fruit - blood oranges and strawberries - and a bowl of oats and muesli. These 8 foods help you fight high cholesterol, lower your risk of heart disease, improve your overall health, and even feel better.
February 18, 2022

Tips for Reducing Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

The experts at Mayo Clinic look at things we can all do better in reducing ...

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Woman Clutching Chest Photo By Motortion Dreamstime. For article on The experts at Mayo Clinic look at things we can all do better in reducing heart attack and stroke risk, from the foods to lifestyle.
February 7, 2022

Tips for Winter Vegetables and Fruits

Matthew Kadey of Environmental Nutrition presents 10 common winter vegetables and fruits, their nutrient values, ...

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Basket of seasonal winter vegetables. For article Matthew Kadey of Environmental Nutrition presents 10 common winter vegetables and fruits, their nutrient values, and tips for using them.
January 7, 2022

Hit Restart for 2022: Food for Thought

The arrival of a new year always feels like a fresh start, but that feels ...

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Happy Asian Couple Making Salad Photo By Aekkarak Thongjiew Dreamstime. For article: A dietitian looks at 3 alternative ways to hit restart for 2022 that are kinder and more sustainable than the common dietary approaches for a new year.