Nutrition

People interested in improving health and wellness can discover healthy eating habits, recommendations for foods to enjoy and to avoid, ways to stay well when it comes to eating. As with all TalkingHealthAndWellness content, this information is for educational purposes only and not medical advice.

Nutrition

Healthy Eating Over the Holidays: A Balanced Approach

The holidays are a wonderful time for enjoying tasty meals and celebrating with loved ones. Encouraging us to embrace the celebrations with a sense of mindfulness and balance, Robert Fineberg, MD, DABOM reminds us, “Enjoy the holidays and all the food that is to offer, but do it reasonably and be mindful about portion sizes and proportions of food.”

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Nutrition

5 Foods to Boost Brain and Hearth Health

Healthy fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, are associated with reduced risk for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even better gut health. They can also help with weight management by increasing satiety and slowing down digestion. The bottom line is that healthy fats boost your health and keep you fuller for longer. Consider thee 5 foods rich in omega-3s.

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Eating and Drinking well with ME/CFS and Long COVID

For most people living with ME/CFS or Long COVID there is no specific or different advice regarding diet. In order to feel healthy, it is important to drink enough fluids and have a diet that contains enough nutrients. It is also beneficial to have a regular eating pattern. This will mean you will have more energy, and you will be supporting your immune system to prevent further illness and infections.  

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A Connection Between Dieting and Eating Disorders

Between 1890 and 1920 specifically, America’s image of the ideal body completely changed from one of healthful plumpness to one where fatness became associated with sloth. This was due to numerous factors including the departure of the corset which left women dissatisfied with their natural shapes. The industrial revolution led to the standardization of dress sizes.

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