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The sumptuous and scrumptious Indian thali with rotis, rice, at least two curries, and curd is enough to get mouths watering. But it’s far from what a human needs to live a healthy life, according to new recommendations by the government body ICMR.As per its new “My Plate of The Day”, the Indian medical research body recommends that vegetables, fruits, green leafy vegetables, roots, and tubers must form half of the plate per day. In reality, the average thali has 50–70% of cereals, while recommendations say cereal intake must be limited to 45%.The average Indian meal also gets its protein—including…
UNITED STATES—This is a country where we are consumed with health and eating whether we want to admit it or not. Food is part of our daily lives and will always be. However, do you find yourself ever arguing with people over what you eat and what you do not eat. I’m having that battle currently with family members and I have to be honest, I am tired. I don’t think you should have to ever convince people why you do or do not eat something. That is a choice that you have decided to make. Now, if someone is…
Ask For Help From Support If you are feeling overwhelmed, advocate for yourself and seek support in the moment. If you are not with someone you feel supported by or comfortable sharing your struggle with, step away to go to the bathroom or somewhere private and give a loved one or trusted friend one a call. You can also practice deep breathing or refer to an affirmation or mantra that resonates with you, and reminds you of your reason for recovery. Plan Ahead of Time With Your Treatment Team and Support SystemMany summer events come with lots of different fun and…
Taking matters into our own hands, my mother called our insurance company to find a treatment center and booked an intake appointment. Finally receiving a diagnosis at the age of 17 validated the years of turmoil I endured. Yet, my struggles were far from over as I was being referred from my program’s partial hospitalization program to a residential facility. Unfortunately, the waiting list for my specific program’s residential was long and I was asked by my team to call other facilities, as they no longer felt outpatient treatment was adequate. After calling all the programs in neighboring states, we…
The global oat-based ingredients market is projected to surpass US$ 214.4 million by of 2030, in terms of revenue, growing at CAGR of 8.55% during the forecast period (2023 to 2030). Market Overview: Oat-based ingredients are primarily used in various food products such as snacks, bakery products, and beverages to enhance their nutritional profile. They help improve the texture, taste, and shelf life of the products. Market Dynamics: The Global Oat-based Ingredients Market is primarily driven by rising health awareness and growing consumer preference for healthy food options. Oats and oat-based ingredients are considered highly nutritious due to their high…
The Atlantic DietA close cousin of the more famous Mediterranean diet, the Atlantic diet is based on the eating habits of people from north-western Spain and Portugal. It has become much-admired after several recent studies highlighted its numerous health benefits, including the reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases, which scientists believe is due to its emphasis on simple, unprocessed food such as fish and veg.Here, Rob Hobson, nutritionist and author of Unprocess Your Life, explains its key principles…Plenty of fish and seafood“Fish and seafood is central to the Atlantic diet because it is abundant in the…
Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi, the six-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champion, has announced his retirement from the sport due to rising health concerns.”I’ve decided to retire from competitive eating. It’s all I’ve done for the last 20 years,” Kobayashi, 46, announced in Netflix’s “Hack Your Health – The Secrets of Your Gut,” a documentary film that explores how food, the digestive system and gut health relates to overall well-being.Kobayashi said decades of overeating for sport has left him with no appetite or no sensation of fullness, which his wife Maggie James said has caused Kobayashi to go days…
If you suspect your child or teenager is struggling with an eating disorder, or if they’ve just been diagnosed, it’s essential for the entire family to have support — and to take action as soon as possible. “The key to treatment is early intervention,” said Seeba Anam, MD, a psychiatrist and medical director of the Eating Disorders Program at the University of Chicago Medicine. “There’s often a period of time where eating disorders occur and go undetected. If parents have suspicions, it makes sense to call us.” The Eating Disorders Program is one of the few academic-based programs in Chicago also…
Video produced by UK Public Relations and Strategic Communication and Marketing and Brand Strategy. To view captions for this video, push play and click on the CC icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If using a mobile device, click on the “thought bubble” in the same area. LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 24, 2024) — The International Society of Neurogastronomy (ISN) held its annual symposium at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton Student Center on May 18. The event brought together an interdisciplinary group of chefs, neuroscientists, agricultural scientists and health care professionals to explore how the brain creates and processes flavor sensations,…
The camera zooms in on a large woman, sitting on a cooler at the beach. It cuts to a shirtless man, also quite large, his face blurred out. The next shot shows another overweight man, sitting on a beach towel with plastic grocery bags arrayed in front of him.“America has now become the fattest nation in the world. Congratulations,” a voice narrates. “Nearly 100 million Americans are today either overweight or obese.” At the end of this soliloquy, the opening credits roll — accompanied by Queen’s “Fat Bottomed Girls.”So begins “Super Size Me,” which was released 20 years ago this…