Soon nutrients The study analyzed the beneficial effects of mango consumption in two adult subgroups: women of childbearing age (WCA) and older adults. To work: Mango Consumption is Associated with Higher Nutrient Intake and Diet Quality in Women of Childbearing Age and Older Adults. Image Credit: Parkin Srihawong/Shutterstock.com Background Recently, nutrition research has focused primarily… Read More »
It’s important to eat something before warming up, and needing to eat to fuel your workout is a great excuse to munch on your favorite snack before heading to the gym. As David Wiener, nutrition and training expert at fitness app Freeletics, puts it: “If you exercise on an empty stomach, your body will not… Read More »
Imagine living on the shores of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. This may seem like a dream to you. Even though you can’t pack your bags and move to Greece, you can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in the comfort of your home. The Mediterranean diet, named the best diet of 2023 by US News and World Report,… Read More »
Aliwo S, Fentie M, Awoke T, Gizaw Z. Dietary diversity practice and associated factors among pregnant women in North East Ethiopia. BMC Res Notes. 2019;12:123. Article PubMed PubMed Center Google Scholar Arimond M, Wiesmann D, Becquey E, Carriquiry A, Daniels M, Deitchler M, Fanou N, Ferguson E, Kennedy MJG, et al. Dietary diversity as a… Read More »
Getty When a new year arrives, you’ll find that many people want to improve their health, especially their fitness routines and diets. But many people don’t know where to start when choosing a healthy diet. Unfortunately, studies show that Black women exhibit health disparities compared to other ethnic groups, such as obesity and lack of… Read More »
Courtyard Pantry Business Yusuf Abdulkareem, Courtyard Pantry coordinator. Picture: Colin at Newsquest Story Shop Courtyard Pantry is a food project providing quality food at a low cost to the community in Glasgow. Founded in 2021 to combat food insecurity during the pandemic, membership in the pantry is open to anyone, regardless of circumstances. It costs… Read More »
When Lisa Rigney’s daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease six years ago, one word came to her mind. “I was overwhelmed,” Rigney recalls. “It was a very, very overwhelming experience.” Celiac disease, a disorder that causes the body to overreact to gluten in foods such as barley, rye, and wheat, damages the lining of the… Read More »
We tend to try many things to achieve happiness and peace of mind. Whether it’s therapy, exercise, or meditation, we all want to bring more peace and joy into our lives. But when we think about what makes us happy, our diet isn’t usually at the top of the list. But the food we eat… Read More »
Although it is a matter of debate, breakfast has long been the most important meal of the day. However, most of us have limited time to prepare breakfast at home regularly. While many fast food breakfast options are quite high in added sugar, saturated fat, and sodium, they may be better than the drive-thru alternative.… Read More »
The more we learn about nutrition, the more we discover that the processes we use to make food delicious and shelf-stable rob it of what makes it nutritious. While sometimes consuming too many processed foods can be balanced with a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and protein, some food preparations don’t bring much… Read More »