Thanksgiving is a time for big meals and family, but it's also a time to be careful with food and medicine. Some foods can mess with common medicines, causing problems. For example, leafy greens like spinach and kale have vitamin K, which helps blood clot. If someone is on blood thinners, eating too much or too little of these greens can be risky. Dairy products, li...
Dan Buettner, a well-known researcher and author, has spent over 20 years studying communities around the world where people live exceptionally long lives. These places are called Blue Zones. He has written several books on the subject, including his latest, "The Blue Zones Kitchen: One Pot Meals. " This book focuses on making healthy eating easy and delicious. Buet...
Teen years are a big deal. Bodies and minds are changing fast. Eating right during this time can help avoid serious health issues later in life. Think diabetes, heart problems, and even cancer. A recent study tried to figure out how to get teens to eat better. They focused on schools in Bardiya District. The study used a mix of teaching methods. These methods were b...
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...