The benefits of beans, lentils and other pulses go beyond the belly.
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Today’s production of more, better food from the same amount land means that tomorrow’s population may not go hungry.
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Could we eat our way to better mental health?
A healthy diet can help to reduce your risk of heart disease.
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Both diets can help to lower cholesterol, but which is better?
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Mindful eating can help to reduce emotional eating and promotes the consumption of smaller portions and fewer calories.
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Don’t lose the benefits of a more plant-based diet as you head into February.
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A new review suggests that meal-replacements diets can be a safe and effective way to lose weight.
One in six healthy people report problems with bloating.
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People who bloat don’t produce more abdominal gas than others but they might have problems getting rid of it.
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Most Victorian convicts left prison weighing the same as when they arrived. Some even gained weight.
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Scientists have devised a diet that is both sustainable and healthy. But is it right for everyone?
Bringing your lunch and snacks to work could save you $600 to $1,800 a year.
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Are you a meticulous lunch planner, or do you decide what’s for lunch after those first pangs of hunger strike after midday? If you’re in the second camp, it might be time to change.
For many of us, a better diet means eating more fruit and vegetables.
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We need to change how we produce, ship, eat and waste food to improve our health and that of the planet.
Flexitarians are those who still eat meat, but only on a part-time basis. Restaurants and fast-food chains have them top of mind, with A&W’s version of a veggie burger, like those seen above, a huge hit among customers.
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Almost one in five Canadians are going meatless or eating far less meat. But most establishments aren’t actually targeting vegetarians or vegans; they’re chasing “flexitarians.” Here’s why.
One recent study revealed no evidence that selenium supplements help prevent diabetes, even in geographical areas where there are relatively low amounts of selenium in the natural diet.
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Most vitamins and other nutritional supplements are unlikely to prevent chronic disease. Invest in good quality foods, sleep and exercise instead.
The idea that fat is lazy and thin is virtuous has its roots in Christianity and is perpetuated by industry and media today.
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Moralistic talk about food, exercise and bodies has its roots in Christianity and is perpetuated by corporations. Collectively, we can resist.
Go ahead Santa, take a cookie without guilt.
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Most Americans underestimate how many calories nutritionists recommend they consume each day, which means maybe you can probably have one more treat without feeling guilty.
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Does the West need bio-fortification programmes to prevent an epidemic of hidden hunger caused by a rise in veganism?
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Just the act of eating each meal places a large degree of physiological stress on the immune system.
Put down the salmon and pick up a sardine (or two).
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For the most nutritious and sustainable seafood option, try small ocean fish.
The popular diet isn’t quite the weight loss “miracle” people claimed it was.
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Recent study found it’s no more a “miracle” solution for weight loss than regular diets are.
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A behavioral scientist explains why people become vegans, why some meat-eaters find them so irksome and how scientists may be nudging us all toward a more plant-centric existence.