The Best Healthy Foods—And Foods to Eat in Moderation

Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins are all great choices if you’re trying to make healthy changes to your diet. However, some may say there are foods worse than others, like red meat or canned fruits and veggies, when it comes to a person’s diet.


In reality, these foods aren’t all bad or unhealthy. They are often labeled that way due to their effects on the body when a person has too much. Still, a lot of the foods that are considered the “worst” foods may still be enjoyed in moderation.


Everyone will have different dietary needs, meaning that

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More than one-in-seven households in Durham Region dealing with food insecurity, according to the health department

More than 15 per cent of households in Durham are facing difficulties putting the right food on the table, according to a new report by regional health officials.

Each year, the Durham Region Health Department monitors the cost of a basic healthy diet, based on food prices and nutrition recommendations.

“Food insecurity is not being able to afford safe, nutritious food, due to lack of money,” said Deborah Lay, a public health nutritionist at the Durham Region Health Department, in an interview with Durham Radio News. “In 2022, 15 per cent of Durham Region households were food-insecure, which means that

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Eight simple ways to eat healthy without blowing your food budget

Beating inflation doesn’t have to mean sacrificing good nutrition, says expert.

Inflation is biting into the average shopper’s food budget, but there are ways to still keep good nutrition on the table, says a University of Alberta expert.

Basic cooking skills, combined with a dash of careful planning, can help ease the price Canadians are going to pay in 2023 for groceries, says registered dietitian Heidi Bates.

“We have the ability to be savvy shoppers, to plan differently and to do more food preparation ourselves to offset inflation and still eat really well,” said Bates.

Despite sky-high prices, fruit, vegetables,

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Improving Patient Care Through Technology Orchestration

As healthcare shifts towards a more patient-centric approach, health providers across the world are looking for innovative ways to enhance the patient care journey. The infusion of software solutions into the healthcare industry has helped providers improve the overall patient experience. One of these solutions is Care Orchestration, a method that uses Information Technology (IT) to improve the care journey. Care Orchestration can be defined as the coordination of many complex computer systems, servers and applications in a way that enhances the care journey. In a clinical setting, Orchestration allows for a simplification of patient workflows and an overall improvement

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Food programs break the link between food insecurity and obesity in children

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Food FARMacias could be one part of the solution to the nation’s growing food insecurity problem, according to a new study by pediatricians at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and New York-Presbyterian.

Food insecurity—or lack of enough healthy food for an active, healthy life—is not just an issue of hunger. Food insecurity prevents children from reaching their full potential physically, cognitively, and socially. Children who grow up in food-insecure homes are sick more often, recover from illness more slowly, and are hospitalized more frequently. Food insecurity can contribute to obesity because people who

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Brain food is important for your kid’s memory and sharpness | Health

We all want our children to be active and healthy where nutrition is critical for the brain development of youngsters, as well as for focus and learning while certain meals, such as eggs, fatty fish and vegetables, provide essential nutrients for early growth. A nutritious, well-balanced diet is essential for your child’s general health, including brain function.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Atchara Venakatraman, ChildBirth Educator, Child Development Consultant, Child psychologist (ICPEM certified), Infant Nutritionist and Founder of Bump2Cradle, suggested that adding the products listed below into your child’s diet can assist in offering the nutrients that their

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A new rating system aims to help shoppers parse which foods are more and less healthy

Many people aim to start the year off with healthier food choices. But how do you choose between seemingly similar foods, snacks or beverages? How does a bagel with cream cheese compare to toast topped with avocado, for example? Or a protein-based shake compared to a smoothie packed with fruits? Or two chicken dishes, prepared in different ways?

As nutrition scientists who have spent our entire careers studying how different foods influence health, our team at Tufts University has created a new food rating system, the Food Compass, that could help consumers and others make informed choices about these kinds

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Health and Wellness-Themed Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

As the battle against coronavirus continues, health and wellness have become a top priority. And as Mother’s Day is fast approaching, what better gift to give to mothers in your life than something that will help them stay on top of their health.

Health-conscious or not, I’m sure your mom, wife, grandmother, sister or friend will put these health-inspired gift ideas for good use. The list isn’t just about good food and fitness, it also includes gifts that will take care of their mental and emotional health too.

Self-Care and Healthy Living Book

First on my list is the book

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