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According to Savanta’s Q1 2024 Grocery Eye Report, a rolling survey that tracks consumer behaviour every quarter, 49% of shoppers reported that they were eating more healthy food and 32% said they are ‘feeling healthier’ than last year.The number of people feeling healthier is up 7% on the same time last year, with Savanta attributing this trend to the evolving demands of young people as food inflation falls.​​Elsewhere, 37% of respondents said they are cooking from scratch more often, while 40% expressed an interest in products focused on gut health.There has also been a 4% increase in consumers that eat…

Binge eating is an impulsive behaviour marked by the consumption of large amounts of food within a short time frame, which can have substantial implications on oral health. While the impact on weight and metabolism is well-known, many people overlook the potential harm it can cause to their oral health. Neglecting oral hygiene and exposing the teeth to excessive sugars and acids can lead to various dental problems. To know more about it, we spoke to Dr Nihal Yadav, BDS, Amayra Dental Clinic, Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi and Former Resident, Deen Dayal Hospital, Hari Nagar, Delhi. Why Do People Binge…

Source: Darina Belonogova/Pexels Binge eating disorder (BED) is a disorder that includes recurrent episodes of binge eating for at least two days a week over the course of at least six months.1 A binge eating episode is defined as uncontrollably eating an atypically large amount of food in a discrete period of time (e.g., one hour). People with BED understand that their binge eating is atypical, but struggle to change these behaviors, which often leads to great distress for people with BED.1 BED is the most common eating disorder worldwide, with an estimated lifetime diagnosis of up to 1.8 percent…

The new incretin-based medications are a class of antidiabetic drugs that stabilize blood glucose by stimulating insulin secretion and suppressing glucagon production in the body in response to energy intake. In addition to hypoglycemic effects, some of these drugs (i.e., liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide) combined with lifestyle changes have shown themselves to be highly effective in facilitating weight control and have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the chronic management of obesity. In people with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities (but not with diabetes), liraglutide 3 mg, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RAs), reduced baseline…

PHILADELPHIA – The neural circuits that form habits in the brain are altered in patients with binge eating disorder (BED), compared to those of patients without such disorders, according to new research led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The findings were published recently in Science Translational Medicine. “This research is the first step in illustrating how complicated conditions like binge eating are—these patients’ brains are wired differently,” said author Casey Halpern, MD, an associate professor of Neurosurgery and Chief of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at Penn Medicine and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans…

The best dry dog foods strike a balance between premium ingredients and pour-in-the-bowl convenience. Plus, compared to raw food, they’re less messy, have longer shelf lives and are often gentler on the wallet (many kibbles also offer delivery options). The challenge? Deciphering nutrition labels and weeding out the abundance of subpar options in the market. To find the best dry dog foods for your pets, we turned to holistic veterinarians and chose sustainable pet food company Open Farm as our top choice overall. That said, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to dog food, so we assembled an expert-approved list…

Are you being hoodwinked by your health food? Courtney Smith, a registered dietitian, diabetes specialist, and founder of the Keys to Nutrition, warns of “health halos” — foods that are marketed as healthy but hide harmful ingredients. Smith tells The Post that the deception lies in the packaging and promotion of these foodstuffs. “A lot of terms and descriptions that are present on the front packaging might make a product seem health-promoting, but don’t be fooled!” she says. “I tell my clients to flip to the nutrition facts label on the back where the information is more regulated.” Interestingly, several…

Eating healthily is often associated with high costs. In fact, we are all guilty of time and again thinking that the more expensive the food, the healthier it is. Now, it’s true that healthier food choices can sometimes lead to higher expenses. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t eat healthy without spending a fortune on fancy items. We have made a list of seven affordable alternatives from your local market that offer similar benefits.1. Flax seeds v/s chia seeds Even though both flax seeds and chia seeds offer a range of health benefits, flax seeds (also known as alsi…

Emotionally mature people have a solid grasp of how they feel. They know how to identify and express their emotions in a healthy way, as well as empathize and understand the feelings of others. This makes them quite the catch. Not only that, but people with emotional maturity naturally avoid these 9 relationship mistakes. Are you one of them? 1) Staying emotionally unavailable Ever dated someone who got annoyed whenever the pesky topic of “feelings” came up? Instead of connecting with you on an emotional level, they made a dismissive comment and retreated to their impenetrable shell. Well, there’s a…

Cat owners, rejoice: your cat truly does need you — not just for tasty treats and fun toys, but also to provide consistent nutritionally balanced meals. With so many options on the market, finding the best food for your feline friend can sometimes feel overwhelming. Cats require very specific dietary needs for optimal health, which includes having a meat-based diet. “They cannot be vegetarians or vegans. Cats are obligate carnivores,” says Dr. Bruce Kornreich, a veterinarian and director of the Cornell Feline Health Center.SKIP AHEAD The best cat food | Dry cat food versus wet or canned cat foodSo what’s the best cat food for your obligate carnivore? Check the first few ingredients on the…