During meals on Thanksgiving Day, the typical American consumes about 3,000 calories and 150 grams of fat. The calorie count can be even higher with larger servings, second servings and high calorie drinks. Experts say there are sensible ways to indulge yourself without feeling guilty about binging. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks. But …
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Grapes are a sweet treat that dates back to around 6000 BC. It’s true – grapes have been a crowd pleaser for everyday snacks, charcuterie boards, jam, jelly, and wine making since Neolithic times. Not only are grapes a versatile fruit, but they also contain antioxidants that make them good for your health. In fact, …
We often wonder why the Mediterranean diet is considered the healthiest. But the simple answer lies in the fact that it contains a large amount of tomatoes. These are considered a rich source of vitamin K and antioxidants, but there is a long list of its benefits that can add to your daily health regimen …
Most diabetics face a dilemma of how much carbohydrate they can eat and whether they can have what they know, rice and wheat. Yet it is true that diabetics also need carbs, but their quality and quantity should be monitored, preferably complex variants that take time to break down into glucose in the body and …
Anyone who’s struggled with weight loss or diet changes knows they can seem like insurmountable obstacles on the path to better health. While a recent Gallup poll found that 55% of Americans want to lose weight, the problem is that most weight loss methods require sacrifices and lifestyle changes that aren’t sustainable in the long …
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In an effort to tackle the growing prevalence of obesity, the UK government has introduced a number of public health strategies over the years, including changes to the way we label food. For example, the “traffic light” color-coding system, introduced in 2013, aims to make it easier for consumers to know whether or not the …
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People exercise on an unusually cool morning in Sanam Luang, Bangkok. (File Photo: Apichart Jinakul) The amount of calories you burn while running is an almost impossible number to calculate because so many variables affect the outcome. But here are some of the main factors to consider. – Weight and speed – One of the …
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Food labels indicating the amount of exercise needed to burn the calories in the product are touted as a way to reduce obesity, but not everyone is convinced. Researchers from Loughborough University in the UK believe that labeling certain foods with their physical activity calorie equivalent (PACE), which tells people how much walking or running …
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