With reports that people in the UK get more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, many of us are trying to make healthier choices. However, shopping at the supermarket is not always easy. So-called “healthy” options can still be high in sugar, saturated fat, and additives, and are often hidden behind clever … Read more
It may seem like every day you pack your lunch box for school. You need something ready to eat, something that kids will actually eat, and ideally something that will keep them energized and focused throughout the school day. But here’s the difficult part. Many foods that people consider to be “healthy” lunch box staples … Read more
2. Chia seeds Another seed that is high in magnesium is chia seeds. “Two tablespoons of chia seeds provides a significant amount of magnesium,” says Dryden. In addition to magnesium, she says, these tiny seeds are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for brain function and reducing inflammation, both of which are … Read more
Medical review by Jonathan Purtell, RDN To improve your gut health, avoid red meat, alcohol, and processed and artificially sweetened foods.Credit: bit245 / Getty Images The gut microbiome is home to trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses. Some foods, especially ultra-processed foods, can encourage the growth of harmful microorganisms. Foods rich in probiotics and … Read more
Cardiologist shared 2 foods that research shows can help lower cholesterol levels Foods containing “slow fiber” like oats are effective (stock image)(Image: Getty) Heart experts have identified foods that may have similar effects to statins, including their ability to lower cholesterol levels. Cardiologists from the British Heart Foundation (BFH) have highlighted two of the most … Read more
YYou are at the grocery store and looking for a sweet snack. But these days, Chocolate Corner promises more than that. Mental clarity, a stronger immune system, PMS relief, and even sexual stamina are all achieved in some squares. Chocolate isn’t the only snack that can be reinvented as a wellness product. Supermarket shelves are … Read more
There aren’t even two A few months into working here at WIRED, I found myself barfing in the office bathroom. Technically, it was work-related stress, but it wasn’t what you might imagine. Rather, it was an unfortunate and almost immediate result of my efforts to switch to a diet consisting only of foods, drinks, and … Read more
Unfortunately, collagen loss is a fact of life. Although there is no way to completely prevent the natural loss of collagen over time, there are ways to slow it down. But the answer to helping your body produce collagen, at least initially, isn’t to take collagen supplements. You can get the same collagen building blocks … Read more
One Health Summit: Virtual webinar as part of the One Health Festival. Spanish translation available. Overview and proposed agenda industrial products, now known as uInternally processed foods (UPFs) are becoming increasingly dominant in global food markets and supply chains. These products are typically industrially formulated from refined raw materials and additives, produced through multiple processing … Read more