In Brazil, a big study looked at how well people follow healthy eating habits. Over 15, 000 adults were part of this research. They used three different ways to check if people's diets were good for their health and the planet. The results showed that most people scored low to middle marks on these diet checks. But some groups did better than others. Women, older ad...
The UK has seen a surge in the use of processed snack foods for babies. This trend is concerning because the first two years of a child's life are crucial for developing healthy eating habits. What a child eats during this time often shapes their food preferences for the rest of their life. So, why are so many parents turning to processed snacks? A recent study shed...
The world is heating up, and rain is becoming scarce. This is making it tough to grow enough food for everyone. Plus, the weather is getting wilder. So, scientists are looking for new, eco-friendly food sources. Insects are one of those options. They are packed with nutrients and are kinder to the environment. A recent study looked into how young Turkish university s...
Parents are the first role models for their kids. What they do and how they live can have a big impact on their children's health. This is especially true when it comes to eating well and staying active. Kids are like sponges, they absorb what they see around them. So, if parents are making healthy choices, their kids are more likely to do the same. Think about it, ...
The idea of eating well is great. It's good for the body and mind. But sometimes, this good habit can turn into a bad one. People might get too focused on eating right. This can lead to a condition called orthorexia. It's not officially a mental health diagnosis, but many experts recognize it. It's all about being too obsessed with eating healthy. People with orthore...
A woman's decision to bring a whole rotisserie chicken on a plane caused quite a stir. The incident happened at a busy airport in New Jersey. The woman, a lifestyle influencer, shared her experience on a popular social media platform. She had packed the chicken to meet her protein needs during an eight-hour flight. However, this choice led to unexpected attention...
In Texas, a program called the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) has been working to improve how low-income families eat. This program is part of a bigger federal effort to help people make healthier food choices and learn more about nutrition. The goal is to see if this program really makes a difference in how people eat. The study looked at dat...
In Germany, a study looked into the eating habits of older adults who are at a higher risk of dementia. It is known that eating well can help lower the chances of getting heart disease and dementia. However, there is not much information about what helps older adults eat healthily. This study wanted to find out more about this. The study involved 1001 older adult...
Intermittent fasting is a weight loss strategy that has been gaining attention. It involves cycling between eating and fasting periods. This method might be more effective than simply cutting calories. But why is that? First, let's talk about calories. To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume. This is known as a calorie deficit. However, stick...
Gut trouble can strike anyone, but it's especially common as people get older. Many people think that cutting out certain foods will fix the problem. However, it's not always about what you eat, but how your body handles it. As people age, their bodies produce less stomach acid. This makes it harder to break down food and absorb nutrients. Low stomach acid can also ...