We’re in the midst of a global pandemic and national political upheaval unlike anything we’ve seen in the past 150 years. Still, wellness influencers, major news outlets, and even the CDC are finding plenty of time to fret about dieting and weight gain. In response, anti-diet nutritionists, therapists, and activists have taken to social media to...Read More
Most people know that they should mostly eat healthy foods to maintain a healthy weight and avoid serious health problems. But there may be a big part of eating healthy that you’re not paying close enough attention to — portion sizes. What you eat matters. But how much you eat of different foods is important,...Read More
Sponsored Loading up on veggies and more from local businesses like Local Source Market & Grocery is never a bad idea. Photo via Matthew Niblett for Bham Now It comes as no surprise that about 45% of Americans made improving their diet a New Year’s resolution in 2020. Forming healthy eating habits that last can...Read More
It’s the new year and you’ve committed to healthy eating and to cook more at home…again. We know how hard it can be to stick to your healthy eating goals especially when you’re just eating bland boiled broccoli. Breakfast Recipes Perfect Green Smoothie Vegetables in the morning? You’re probably thinking “no way”. Before you scroll...Read More
Young people as volunteer gardeners and chefs who experience the transformative power of serving and nurturing those in need while developing cooking and healthy eating skills. (Photos Surfer Mick) The Revive & Thrive Project delivers free, nutritious meals cooked by teen volunteer gardeners and chefs for cancer support. Wendy and I hashing out pesky little...Read More
As consumers increasingly reject cruelly-produced, unhealthy animal products, the meat industry is grabbing at any chance it can to win them back. In late 2020, AgWeb published an article entitled “Eat Meat to Support Your Immunity During a Crisis.” But as people resolve to eat more plants in the new year, thousands participating in Veganuary,...Read More
If you started the new year with a resolution to build healthy eating habits, know you’re in good company. But following through may be challenging. At the start of your health and fitness journey, let go of the urge to find and follow the perfect diet to a T. Keep in mind that setbacks are...Read More
For the fourth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet has been ranked the healthiest way of eating by dietitians and doctors. The nonrestrictive, mostly-plant based eating style has been extensively researched, with study after study finding benefits for weight loss, lower risk of diseases, better digestion, and even healthier aging. The diet is based...Read More
Take in a deep breath, it’s officially 2021. Can you believe we can actually say that now? Here’s to a healthier, happier, and hopefully, more relaxed you. To help you set your intentions for the year ahead, we asked six registered dietitians located all across the U.S. to share some tips on how you can...Read More
There is also the Yang and Yin elements of our Paht Chee chart. In an ideal scenario, we should have 4 or 6 yang elements in the chart. When there is excess of Yin elements, we need to modify out diet accordingly to compensate. Likewise, when we have an excess of Yang elements, we should...Read More
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