Health Tip: Keep Pet Food Safe

In any event, the diet to which we are adapted is almost certainly much better for health, and reversing illness, than the prevailing modern diet. There is abundant evidence of disease-reversal with diets of whole, minimally processed food; plant-predominant diets; and even plant-exclusive diets. So plants …

In today’s busy urban life, with both partners busy pursuing their careers, the consumption of canned or preserved food is on the rise. With an intent to keep the food habits healthy, people often move towards trends which are healthy and emerging. Here are some insights by Amy’s Kitchen on all that we …

Article 55 seeks to ban the use of thin film plastic bags in food establishments in town including grocery stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, and restaurants … Smith, Bunting, and Aktar have met with several town boards and committees including the Conservation Commission and the Board of Health.

In the spring of 2016, around 19 million people in the United States visited a restaurant, and a further 49 million visited a fast food restaurant. We’re a peckish bunch. When we read about the health consequences of eating out, it tends to involve obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and the like. But the latest …

Different threats from major shifts in two industries are pushing Walmart Inc. and health insurer Humana Inc. toward the same solution. … The company agreed to offer Medicare plans with Humana in 2010, and struck a deal to provide healthy–fooddiscounts to some Humana customers in 2012.

For years, the hospital has offered cooking classes tailored to specific medical conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, and it runs a food pantry for low-income patients who are prescribed fresh food as part of their treatments. The newest class is “Cooking for Recovery” and is part of a growing trend …

People cite one or more of three key motives for going vegan – animal welfare, environmental concerns and personal health – and it is being accompanied by an endless array of new business startups, cookbooks, YouTube channels, trendy events and polemical documentaries. The traditional food …

A bowl of Chicken Pesto Parm represents more than just a new dish on the Sweetgreen menu. That warm salad of roasted chicken, organic spinach, quinoa, spicy broccoli, and Middle Eastern spiced za’atar bread crumbs, with pesto vinaigrette and hot sauce, represents 3,000 hours of research and work …

Among foods that have shown promise are nuts in general. These healthful, nutrition-dense food items contain “good” fats, omega-3s, and a whole host of micronutrients. A wide-ranging review — published in 2016 — concluded, “Higher nut intake is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, …

“Most people know that being overweight or obese is unhealthy, and if you eat too much that contributes to being overweight,” said Dr. James Krieger, clinical professor of medicine at the University of Washington and executive director of Healthy FoodAmerica, an advocacy group. “But just telling people …

A recent study from Rush University involving close to 1,000 adults found that those who ate just one serving of leafy greens per day (think spinach, kale, collard greens and arugula) appeared 11 years younger in terms of their cognitive health compared with those who rarely or never consumed green leafy …

“Healthy” isn’t often the first word that comes to mind when considering the cuisine of the South: Fried okra. Hush puppies. Smoky BBQ, fresh off the grill, and slathered in sticky, sugary sauce. While these can still be found in Charleston, the historic, picture-perfect South Carolina city, they’re accompanied …

As a child, Natasha found herself indulging in the junk food offerings available to her, unaware—as most children are—of the possible health consequences of consuming poor-quality food on such a consistent basis. In retrospect, Natasha suspects her early diagnosis of ADHD was linked to her incessant …

“Regenerative agriculture” is a bit of a mouthful compared to “organic,” but there’s a good reason why consumers should familiarize themselves with the term: It will start appearing on food labels as a way for brands to demonstrate they work with farmers dedicated to healthy soil. On Tuesday, Annie’s …

ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Emerging brands in the natural and organic marketplace continue to capture the attention of hungry investors. As conventional food brands lose share to start-ups, the pace of investment has accelerated, and the models of investment are evolving, said Bill Tuohig, senior vice-president …

I believe in learning how to create a healthy lifestyle, and the formula is simple.” The most salient points of her well-practiced advice are these: 1) Stop eating crap, 2) Eat good food that is real, not processed, 3) Avoid drinking your calories, 4) Know what one serving is and do not eat more than that in a …

Plus, we delve into the real-time effects of climate change’s impact on food production and the consumption of meat in the context of healthy food—like how eating beef can help to save the environment. If you’re an avid follower of Dr. Hyman’s inspiring work in functional health or are looking for answers …

The air near large-scale industrialized pig, chicken, and dairy cow operations not only stinks, it can be hazardous to public health. But no one knows exactly what is in the air surrounding such facilities because the U.S. livestock industry has long been exempt from reporting hazardous air emissions under …

A passing motorist discovered the vehicle on March 26, three days after social service authorities in Washington state opened an investigation apparently prompted by a neighbor’s complaint that the children were being deprived of food. Authorities believe at least one felony was committed but Van Patten …

“This notion that they need to be told what to buy is not borne out the by the data,” said Alex Baloga, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association. “We want to provide healthy, affordable products to everybody, and we want to give customers a choice to take these dollars and make …

Currently, it is recommended that people take four 250-milligram Zytiga pills when they wake up, but that they should not eat any food overnight or eat … of care for metastatic disease,” but the article’s authors also warned that the “duration and cost of treatment may influence clinical decision-making.” Prof.

Dogs digest differently than humans, and eating the wrong foods can lead to long-term health problems and, in extreme cases, even death. As carnivores, they have no need for fruits and vegetables as part of their diet, but an occasional fruit or veggie as a treat is OK. Read below to find out which fruits and …

Big Sugar has paid researchers to conduct misleading — if not false — studies about the health effects of added sweeteners. … This guide will walk you through how you can make smart food choices to reduce sugar consumption, and how you can keep your life sweet, even without so many sweets.

“For students, knowing there is somewhere to get your food and feel dignified doing that, it is an empowering thing,” said Ernest Devin Rankin, 19, a sophomore in public health policy and educational science, who works at the pantry part time. “We have frozen meat, eggs, bread, milk, cereal — all that goes …

Health and cookery books are best sellers, TV programmes on food and diets abound, and most people know the elements of the food pyramid and the importance of eating … The final article in the Positive Well-Being series appears in two weeks and describes how you can cultivate a positive mind.

Jessica Shade, director of science programs at the Organic Center, a nonprofit organization that provides information about organic food and farming, said all certified organic produce, foreign or domestic, is subject to residue testing and on-site farm inspections by certifiers. Even so, Mr. Pollan said, …