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Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. The use of she/her/hers pronouns in some articles is not intended to be exclusionary. Eating disorders can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights.Eating disorders are not just about food; they are deeply rooted, complex conditions that touch the very core of a person’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. They do not discriminate—they can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. Recognizing the signs of an eating disorder is vital for early intervention and…

A report from the International Food Information Council Foundation and the American Heart Association found that 95% of shoppers in the United States say they always or sometimes seek healthy food options. That’s the good news.Here’s the bad news: While the majority want the best foods, only 28% say it’s easy to find these products, and 11% report it’s just too difficult to track them down at all.The findings came from an online survey of 1,017 adults in the United States between the ages of 18 to 80 who have the sole or shared responsibility of overseeing their household grocery shopping.Dana Hunnes, a…

I now believe there were certain factors that came together in such a way as to ultimately enable me to make and continue making that choice. No one’s triple point of recovery is going to look the same. Some may have a double point or a quadruple point. We’re extending beyond scientific terms with these, but eating disorder recovery isn’t formulaic like chemistry. I’ve mapped my recovery with a triple point, and although it by no means provides a definitive explanation, it provides a foundation, some scaffolding, for my own understanding of how I recovered.Why would I want to understand?…

Hard-hitting warning labels should be put on everyday foodstuffs, new taxes imposed on salty products and junk food sponsorship of sport banned to cut rising deaths from heart disease, health campaigners have said.These “bold” measures should be imposed as part of a determined drive to reduce the number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes, they said.The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is also proposing other action to tackle the UK’s increasingly bad diet, including bans on junk food firms advertising on billboards or radio.The charity is urging the government to force the food industry to start making its…

Exploring how fermented foods could revolutionize health and sustainability in a rapidly changing world. A European initiative seeks to understand how these age-old staples could shape that future. Review: Health benefits and risks of fermented foods—the PIMENTO initiative. Image Credit: Tatjana Baibakova / Shutterstock A recent review article by a large international team of researchers, published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, outlined the aims for evaluating the health risks and benefits of fermented foods (FFs). The paper emphasizes the critical role of FFs in not only human health but also in addressing broader societal issues, such as planetary health and sustainable food systems.…

Healthy food is always more expensive right? Well, according to world-renowned chef, TV star and our new cover star, Gordon Ramsay, the idea that healthy foods have to be expensive is ‘absolute bollocks’. A major 2022 report published by The Food Foundation revealed healthy nutritious foods is nearly three times more expensive than obesogenic unhealthy products, with more health foods costing an average of £8.51 for 1,000 calories compared to just £3.25 for 1,000 calories of less healthy foods. The report, titled the Broken Plate, goes on to show that one in five households would have to spend almost half…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Big box stores often hand out complimentary food items to customers, and these foods can vary in terms of healthfulness. Would getting a complimentary healthy food item versus an unhealthy food item influence subsequent purchases? In a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, a team of researchers led by University of South Florida Professor of Marketing Dipayan Biswas examines this phenomenon through a series of experiments, including four studies conducted in the field. Here are the main takeaways from their findings: Sampling a healthy food item can lead to the…

When it comes to discussions about gut health, probiotics are a hot topic. After all, who doesn’t want a healthy gut? Perhaps you’ve heard of probiotic supplements or even seen them at your local pharmacy, but did you know that you can naturally consume probiotics in your food? “Probiotics are live microorganisms, often called ‘good bacteria,’ that help maintain a healthy balance in your gut by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria and suppressing harmful ones,” Gillean Barkyoumb, M.S., RDN, registered dietitian and nutrition expert at Plexus Worldwide (which sells dietary supplements), explained in an email. “Probiotics are commonly found in fermented foods like…

Imagine a lone tree standing firm in a hurricane. Other trees have snapped or even been uprooted, but this tree withstands the winds. Its branches sway, but its roots stay strong. When the storm passes, the tree starts growing bigger and stronger than ever before. This is the picture of resilience, the ability to withstand difficulties. In mental health, resilience describes people who are like this tree—people who stay firmly planted regardless of what life throws at them and bounce back quickly from challenges. The best thing about resilience is it’s a skill anyone can cultivate. Let’s understand what resilience…

The video game industry is booming and only getting bigger—experts expect it to be worth over $320 billion by 2026[1]. Even if you aren’t a gamer, you likely know someone who is. Playing video games isn’t inherently unhealthy; many enjoy gaming without adverse effects. However, for some people, gaming can become an addiction. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes this addiction as a gaming disorder, and it’s a severe health condition that can have adverse effects on your life, work, and relationships. Just like other behavioral addictions (like gambling or sex addiction), gaming disorder requires a combination of professional treatment…