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Rebel Wilson says people treat her differently since she lost weight, as people “didn’t look twice” at her when she was heavier.
Victoria Beckham had "off the scale levels of mercury" after eating too much fish.
Robbie Williams almost died after contracting mercury poisoning from eating too much fish, after he embarked on a diet that saw him eat seafood twice a day.
Research illustrates that negative side effects are a common outcome of eating poorly and skipping meals. A study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology found that over the course of a 13-day monitoring period, food choices of study participants dramatically influenced their daily experiences. The more fruits and vegetables participants consumed during the day, the happier, more engaged and more creative they were while working.
Feed your dog additional calories if he spends a lot of time outdoors. It takes more energy in the winter to keep body temperature regulated, so more calories are necessary.
Scott Disick thought he had contracted COVID-19 earlier this year - however blood tests found he has extremely low testosterone levels.
It’s also helpful to consider the emotional aspects of being on a vegan diet. If your family is not vegan and your child is asking to be, it’s important to understand why. The reasons may be perfectly fine and healthy, but some children, especially teens, choose vegan diets in order to lose weight. If you suspect that your child may have an eating disorder, talk to your doctor.
"Even if you aren't going anywhere except to the dining room table for school, planning is important," said Kristi King, senior pediatric dietitian at Texas Children's Hospital and an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson.
“Superfood” has become a frequently used marketing term, but Blatner says the term is overused, and points out that it may be found on the packages of highly processed foods that just happen to contain a superfood ingredient. “Since there is no legal definition, it’s definitely a buyer-beware situation,” Blatner said. She said it’s important to read the list of ingredients on the label to make food decisions, and offers this tip: “Most superfoods don’t come in a package or have a label.”
One purported health benefit attached to many superfoods is that they offer protection against metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar and abnormal cholesterol levels — that increases your risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, these claims are frequently not strongly supported by scientific evidence, especially not by controlled human intervention trials.
Having a wellness routine allows you to focus on health goals by creating structure and organization, which can be beneficial when things seem out of your control.
Drinking plenty of water can help keep your body functioning at its highest capacity. Staying hydrated can help you to:
Wellness activities are growing in popularity for all ages, with more senior housing centers and communities adding wellness coaches and programs.
Nuts are the perfect snack: crunchy, easy to pack and take on the go, and super tasty. Pairing well with chocolate never hurts, either.
How to boost your immune system? Here's a look at dietary supplements proven most effective at enhancing your immunity to infectious diseases.
Dark chocolate is gaining a reputation as a heart-healthy food, and research suggests that there might be some substance behind those claims.
There are so many different opinions about what you should and shouldn't eat. How does one determine what information is reliable? It's definitely a challenge.
Q: There are so many different opinions about what you should and shouldn't eat. How does one determine what information is reliable? A: It's definitely a challenge.
Do you enjoy an occasional-- or frequent-- square or two of dark chocolate? If so, you are far from alone. "I see it just as a pleasure, nothing to feel guilty about," says Ginger Hultin, M.S., R.D.N., owner of Champagne Nutrition in Seattle and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
There are many varieties of lettuce, but the most common in grocery stores are romaine, iceberg, butter lettuce and green leaf. The nutritional values vary, but most types of lettuce are high in fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium, folate and iron and are low in calories.
It's health's longest ping pong game: Eggs are bad -- then good -- then bad for your heart.
