Category: Healthy Food

Nutritionists Pick 49 Healthiest Fast Food Meals You Can Order

The healthiest fast food is kind of an oxymoron. Whether it’s for convenience or cravings, though, sometimes the drive-thru is unavoidable. You can definitely hit Micky D’s without wrecking your six-pack, but most of the mouth-watering options your eyes (and

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January 19, 2023 By Off

One in nine households lives in food insecurity: Public health report

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January 18, 2023 By Off

Food-insecure households spend 20% more on health care

It’s well-known that people who struggle to afford food or get enough to eat often have more health issues. A new study published in the journal Health Affairs found that families suffering from food insecurity also spend more on health

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January 16, 2023 By Off

Shop healthy, eat healthy, says Port Alberni dietitian

Healthy eating starts in the grocery aisles, and Port Alberni registered dietitian Sandra Gentleman is hoping to show people how.

Gentleman recently started up nutrition tours at Save-On-Foods after a two-year break due to COVID-19 restrictions. She can now be

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January 15, 2023 By Off

7 ‘Healthy’ Foods That Are Worse Than Candy, Say Dietitians

It feels like a million different types of food get marketed as “healthy” nowadays. Many of these items have tangible lifestyle benefits and come packed with vitamins, minerals and other positive nutrients that make a huge difference in your diet.

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January 15, 2023 By Off