Following nutritional recommendations is vital for managing cardiovascular disease, but it’s not always easy, especially for those with limited resources.
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Heart-healthy diets are vital in cardiac rehab, but cost, complex guidelines and cultural barriers can make them hard to follow. Community support and personalized, affordable plans can help.
Nearly 60% of respondents to one medical school survey said they received no nutritional education at all.
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Looking for ways to eat better? Turns out your doctor may not be your best source of information.
Only about 40% of consumers frequently read the nutrition label.
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If the legislation passes, the new label would be centered on the front of the package. But it’s an add-on, not a replacement for the existing label.
Bags of grain for sale at a market in Sierra Leone in May 2023.
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The world faces compounding crises in food availability. Efforts in Sierra Leone to address these challenges could serve as a foundation for wider food security initiatives.
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Millions of people across the world receive chemotherapy each year – and it’s likely to increase.
Jake Granville of the Cowboys consumes a sports drink post-game.
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A cheeky muesli bar or sports drink may not seem too harmful but there are health risks for athletes to consider.
Two foods may have the same number of calories, but other food factors and your microbes influence which calories your body uses more of.
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Your gut microbes have a lot to say about how many calories you consume and how effectively your body metabolizes them.
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High-fat, sugar-rich and salty foods are just so enjoyable to eat. And it’s not only you who thinks so – we’ve evolved that way.
To ensure older adults can continue to do the things they love well into their later years, it’s important to increase the amount and improve the quality of protein they consume.
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Plant-based protein sources can be as effective as animal-based protein sources to build muscle in older adults.
Eating healthy, fresh meals together is no longer the norm in today’s society.
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The popularity of the Mediterranean diet reveals a society in crisis, because it is the opposite of our way of life.
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Public health resources often recommend brown rice instead of white as a ‘healthy swap’. But what if you prefer white rice?
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Cottage cheese has had a glow up. Forget bland and boring, and embrace the social media trend.
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It’s not clear why oranges are such a staple during sports events but there are good reasons to eat them during competition.
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The number of people living to 100 is rising. Diet, medication use, sleep and where you live could all contribute.
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Thinking of trying ricezempic? Here’s what to consider.
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Engaging diet and exercise specialists for depression may help address long waitlists for psychologists amid a worsening shortage.
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We found 40% of older Australians living in aged care homes were malnourished. Malnutrition in older people is associated with poorer health overall.
Your gut microbes and mitochondria may give you a leg up come race day.
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Athletes have different gut microbiomes compared with the general population. Some of these microbes are thought to improve endurance and recovery by optimizing the cell’s powerhouses.
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The government is reducing the scope and scale of the free school lunch programme. But evidence suggests expanding it would be good for children, communities and local businesses.
Duckweeds are aquatic plants that grow on the surface of freshwater throughout the world.
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At first glance, duckweed may seem innocuous and even a little too common to be of any interest. But it’s an excellent source of protein.