Sixteen-year-old Jack Farrell knows the triggers when his mental health takes a turn for the worse. “When I don’t exercise, I find my mental health declining,” he said. “When I’m active and exercising and eating well and working out, I feel really good.” Jack Farrell wants to see young men open up more to each …
Following the “green” Mediterranean diet helps burn fat three times faster than a typical healthy diet, according to a new study. Research published in the journal BMC Medicine found that eating a plant-based Mediterranean diet caused the body to burn a dangerous type of body fat three times faster than those following a generally “healthy” …
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Here’s a quick quiz: What replaced the Food Pyramid, the government’s guide to healthy eating that lasted nearly 20 years? If you’re confused, you’re not alone. More than a decade after Department of Agriculture officials abandoned the pyramid, few Americans have heard of MyPlate, a plate-shaped logo that emphasizes fruits and vegetables. Only around 25% …
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Carbohydrate lovers, rejoice! This delectable starch, long a guilty pleasure, might just be a secret weapon in trying to “lose weight with little effort.” Researchers have discovered the surprising health benefits of potatoes – it turns out these potatoes are incredibly nutrient-dense and could be a ‘crucial part of a healthy diet’, according to a …
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White rice is less nutritious than brown rice, leading many people to include the latter as a better option in their diet.. However, white rice can be more beneficial for certain people and in special circumstances. As for sugar, although brown is better than white, neither is recommended as part of a healthy diet. Comparing …
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