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Some examples of fermented foods. File picture. Photo: 123rf.com/Marek Uliasz By Jessica Bradley for the BBC While humans have been eating fermented foods since ancient times, researchers are only starting to unravel some of the biggest questions about their health benefits. Kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut and kombucha were very different foods, but they all had one crucial thing in common: they were fermented. Humans had used fermentation throughout history to preserve food. “Every culture has their own fermented foods,” said Gabriel Vinderola, associate professor of microbiology at the National University of Litora in Argentina. “Now, fermentation is spreading. There are thousands…

While diet and exercise are often the focus when making healthy changes, the importance of sleep should not be underestimated. Not only is catching enough shut-eye important for feeling energized and focused, but it’s also crucial for healthy immunity, heart health, glowing skin and weight stabilization. If you find that you consistently don’t get enough sleep, it’s important to evaluate your sleep habits. Do you have a bedtime routine? Are you sleeping in total darkness? Are you making sure you’re leaving enough time between eating and sleeping? Persistent fatigue warrants a visit to your healthcare practitioner. But for the occasional…

Image by Foundry Co from Pixabay  Los Jilbertos Mexican restaurant failed a health inspection earlier this week, according to Mesa County Public Health. The restaurant has re-opened.The restaurant, located at 2812 North Ave., was closed after failing a health inspection Tuesday and passed a re-opening inspection Wednesday.A number of issues were identified during the initial inspection, including not having a certified food protection manager on-site and issues with hand-washing. “Observed numerous employees fail to wash their hands when it is required,” the inspection report stated. “Observed a gloved employee working the cook station crack raw eggs. The employee then proceeded to handle…

Getty ImagesFermented foods such as kombucha have seen a surge in popularity (Credit: Getty Images)While humans have been eating fermented foods since ancient times, researchers are only starting to unravel some of the biggest questions about their health benefits.Kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut and kombucha are very different foods, but they all have one crucial thing in common: they’re fermented.Humans have used fermentation throughout history to preserve food. “Every culture has their own fermented foods,” says Gabriel Vinderola, associate professor of microbiology at the National University of Litora in Argentina. “Now, fermentation is spreading. There are thousands of different types, and they’re…

Over 200 families in the Orlando area will receive fresh produce, fish and nonperishable canned goods. Farm Share, Florida’s leading food nonprofit and largest food bank is distributing food to food-insecure Floridians. On Sunday, Farm Share is partnering with Clermont Food Drive to host an outdoor food distribution. Distributions are drive-thru only and first come, first served. Lines of cars have shown up at 2757 Citrus Tower Blvd. to get food. Organizers said anyone can come and get food. Kaila Justice is the Farm Share community event coordinator. She said these food drives also prepare families with healthy options during…

Practical Ways to Minimize Diet CultureYou can’t stop the fast and furious forward movement of diet culture, but you can turn down the volume on its harmful, hypercritical influence. (And no, you don’t have to delete your social media apps to do it—though that wouldn’t hurt.)Here are five actionable ways to minimize diet culture’s insidious effects on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.1. Curate Your Social Media FeedSocial media is one of the main tools for normalizing body comparison, reinforcing unrealistic beauty ideals, and promoting restrictive dietary habits. This recent report explains, “The widespread use of social media in teenagers…

THE NUTRITIONIST on a new TV show knows all about the stress and shame of being overweight – she was a weekend binge-eater with bulimia. Angharad Griffiths, 45, who hails from Carmarthen but now lives in Bethesda in Gwynedd, has spoken movingly about overcoming her own problems and is now on a mission to promote healthier lifestyles and eating habits on the new S4C reality programme, Tŷ FFIT. She is one of the two specialists on the health transformation series – a spin-off of the popular ‘FFIT Cymru’ which went through six series and is again being made by Caernarfon-based production company Cwmni…

Monte Nido’s most recent outcomes show that 85% of all clients had a co-occurring diagnosis of a mood, anxiety or substance use disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While it’s known that major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD) are commonly comorbid with eating disorders, there is limited data about the clinical features of such patients, especially their association with traumatic histories and PTSD, which occur commonly in patients admitted to residential treatment. Recent research published in the European Eating Disorders Review by Monte Nido found that 76.4% of adults who were admitted to Monte Nido’s…

Chandigarh: Panjab University (PU) and UT colleges are yet to develop a blueprint for implementing UGC directives prohibiting sales of unhealthy foods and promoting healthier options in canteens across higher education institutions (HEIs). However, the director higher education is planning to take up the matter for implementation in colleges in a meeting scheduled for July 19.“Good health is a fundamental privilege for humanity. India is grappling with a rapid surge in diseases, with 1 in 4 people being either obese or diabetic/pre-diabetic, as per the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) report 2020-2023,” stated the UGC in its circular issued…

The evidence is in: The cost to eat healthy food is rising faster than less beneficial, more processed foods.Different factors have contributed to food price inflation – but new research shows some produce is costing Kiwis more than others.Data from 2014 to 2023 found prices of processed food rose by 14%, compared to fruit and vegetables which jumped by 45% in the same period.Lincoln University agricultural economics professor Alan Renwick said this shows inflation was not being felt evenly.Speaking to Breakfast this morning, Renwick said the study categorised food into three groups: Sweet food, processed food, and fruit and vegetables.“The…