Healthy eating and healthy living go hand-in-hand. It is important to eat nutritious and balanced meals to not only stay fit, but also to keep several diseases at bay. The best part is, healthy foods can be tasty too, making it a great option to offer or gift someone. Considering all these factors, a doctor recently ordered some healthy foods and snacks to surprise her patient; but unfortunately, things didn’t go as per plans. Instead, the situation took a hillarious turn, making headlines on the internet. Let us tell you the story from the beginning.In a now-viral post on Twitter,…
INDIANAPOLIS — A program in Indianapolis that gives more people access to healthy food will now be replicated across the country.
A study from the National Library of Medicine shows that between 2019 to 2022, healthy foods increased in price by nearly 13%, while non-healthy foods only increased by 9%.
The city brought the Good Food for All program to Indianapolis in hopes of increasing the access to healthier food options.
Participants receive 50 servings of fresh fruit and vegetables for 10 weeks. During the second phase, for three months, families were given $50 in monthly produce credits.
“Things that…
Most Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. The reasons for this are complex but one particular challenge for many communities is a lack of access to healthy foods in areas sometimes called food deserts. Along with driving up healthcare costs, living in a food desert also diminishes people’s overall quality of life. Some racial groups experience a greater impact than others — especially in low-income neighborhoods where finding affordable and healthy food is extremely challenging. Rural areas also lack large grocery stores that stock healthy foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes and whole grains. Many residents of…
Ujjain: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare inaugurated the country’s first healthy & hygienic food street, ‘Prasadam’, at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. He said, “Prasadam will connect common citizens in every corner of the country with pure and safe local and traditional food. This endeavor will align common people and tourists to safe and healthy eating habits.”
The Union Health Minister commended the development of infrastructure and facilities near food streets including training and capacity building of street food vendors on food safety and hygiene. Dr Mandaviya explored the vibrant stalls at…
In today’s fast paced world where both men and women head out for work, there is hardly enough time to prepare all meals at home. A couple of decades back, eating out used to be only on selected occasions like birthdays, anniversaries or weddings. However, nowadays we eat out almost 3 to 4 times a week, be it just for a cup of tea with our colleagues or going for team lunches or weekend dinners with families; eating out is no longer a special event. But with all the good things, there are some drawbacks as well. Dr. Meghana Pasi,…
These healthy dinner ideas are perfect for any age. Whether you’re feeding young kids or teenagers, every family member will love these satisfying and delicious meals. So the next time someone asks, “What’s for dinner?,” you can respond with tasty recipes like One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta, Taco Lettuce Wraps and Spinach & Tuna Noodle Casserole.
One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
This chicken Parmesan pasta uses the one-pot pasta method to cook your noodles, chicken and sauce all in one skillet for a fast and easy dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
One sheet pan is all you’ll need to whip…
Nowadays, it seems most people have strong opinions on how to eat, which diet is best or what is considered healthy or not healthy when it comes to food and nutrition. The reality is that nutrition is a nuanced topic. What might work for some, does not work for others. That said, experts do agree there are several food myths and misconceptions that persist.
To clear up any confusion for those who are trying to eat healthier, Yahoo Life reached out to eight dietitians — aka food experts focused on science — and asked them what pervasive nutrition myths they…
Burgers and fries and fried chicken are popular fast-food meals; in Prince George’s County, there’s an effort to encourage restaurants to offer healthier food choices.
Burgers and fries and fried chicken are popular fast-food meals; in Prince George’s County, there’s an effort to encourage restaurants to offer healthier food choices.
The county council passed the Healthy Restaurant Bill on Tuesday in a 9-0-1 vote. It would provide incentives to restaurants, such as zero-interest loans, to make their menus at least 40% healthy, including one plant-based meal. The incentives would also include the county promoting healthy restaurants during Restaurant Week.
“One…