It’s easy to see why you eat pistachios every day. Known for their distinctive shells and rich flavor, these small nuts are loved around the world. Ranging from soft green to pale ivory, pistachios offer a pleasant crunch and a slightly sweet, nutty flavor, making them the perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes and… Read More »
A significant number of children have autism and ARFID or avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. Understanding the nuances of eating and behavioral issues is crucial for effective support and interventions for affected children. ARFID significantly impacts children’s eating behaviors and sensory profiles, and fear of new foods further exacerbates dietary restrictions. When co-occurring with ASD,… Read More »
Significant progress has been made for girls and women in recent years; since 2015, 50 million more girls have walked the halls of schools around the world, millions more women have entered the workforce, more women are in leadership roles, child marriage rates have fallen worldwide, and maternal mortality has decreased. Nutrition plays a key… Read More »
One of the easiest and most effective ways to maintain a healthy weight is to have a balanced diet that includes plenty of vegetables. Many vegetables are naturally low in calories but high in water and fiber, which can help keep you fuller for longer. They’re also rich in vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial plant… Read More »
“Cool as a cucumber” means you’re relaxed, undisturbed, and comfortable. This idiom accurately captures the mood of this dish. Cucumbers are cool and mild in flavor, and delightfully crunchy in texture. If you’ve ever crunched on a fresh cucumber during the summer harvest season from May to August, you’ve experienced this pleasure firsthand. Of course,… Read More »
GLP-1R receptor agonist medications have emerged as a game-changing tool for better weight and, ultimately, better health. These drugs have been around for a long time, but only now do they seem to be taking the lead at the weight-loss table. While these drugs work well on their own, they may work even better when… Read More »
The fruitarian diet is an all-fruit diet that may sound healthy but may not be as healthy as you think! Here’s what you need to know and whether or not you should follow it. Eating fruits has always been a part of a healthy diet. However, recently, the fruit diet or fruit diet has become… Read More »
Another day, another headline about the dangers of ultra-processed foods, known as UPFs. These are foods that are not commonly found in the home kitchen, such as emulsifiers, additives, sweeteners, and processed oils. Last week, the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey revealed that young British people could be getting two-thirds of their calories from… Read More »
Welcome to the first trimester of pregnancy! It’s an exciting and maybe a little scary time. And sometimes, the excitement of seeing a positive test is quickly dashed by the arrival of morning sickness, fatigue, sore breasts, heartburn… ugh. Even before you see a positive test result, your body is already changing. And while pregnancy… Read More »
Image credit: Hamza Nouasria. There are few universals when it comes to food and diet, but everyone seems to agree that ultra-processed foods are almost always bad for you. So it’s pretty alarming that teens are consuming so much of it. According to a new study focusing on the UK, two-thirds of what teens (ages… Read More »