Category: Healthy Food

Lauren Gilmour, PA Scotland May 12, 2023 10:29 Payments to help parents buy healthy food will no longer be means-tested, the Scottish Government has confirmed. Around 20,000 people will become eligible for extra help to buy healthy food when income thresholds are removed for the Best Start Foods payments. Families will still have to get qualifying benefits such as child tax credits or universal credit to receive the benefit. Previously, incomes had to be below set thresholds. Regulations will be introduced that remove thresholds to increase eligibility for the benefit from February 2024.Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said: “Tackling…

We all want our children to be active and healthy where nutrition is critical for the brain development of youngsters, as well as for focus and learning while certain meals, such as eggs, fatty fish and vegetables, provide essential nutrients for early growth. A nutritious, well-balanced diet is essential for your child’s general health, including brain function.In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Atchara Venakatraman, ChildBirth Educator, Child Development Consultant, Child psychologist (ICPEM certified), Infant Nutritionist and Founder of Bump2Cradle, suggested that adding the products listed below into your child’s diet can assist in offering the nutrients that their…

Digital health is an all-encompassing term that refers to the care provided through eHealth and mHealth through advances in computing sciences. Challenges or Gaps in Traditional Care Major technological challenges faced by the healthcare industry have got to do with data processing, cybersecurity, and providing a user-friendly experience. However, advancements in each of these fields have proven to be profitable, and will continue to do so. Our focus here is more to do with the user experience aspect of digital health management. There are quite a number of digital health care providers, rather, platforms that avail services outside the traditional…

We all know eating more fruit and veg may help us lose a few pounds. But improving your diet has another beneficial effect — it can give your brain a huge boost. ‘Our brain is complex, connected to every part of our body,’ says Professor Hana Burianova, a neuroscientist at Bournemouth University. ‘Evidence is beginning to shape our understanding of how just food is linked to brain health and this includes thinking, memory, improved cognitive function and reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.’ Not only will a nutrient-dense diet, rich in brain-friendly vitamins and fats make our minds sharper…

The journey of losing weight has never been easy for anyone. There are multiple things that one has to incorporate into their daily routine in order to see effective results. From following a proper fitness routine to a diet filled with nutrient-rich foods, there is a lot that one has to do. If you’re someone who is currently trying to lose weight, you must constantly be on the hunt for recipes that provide nutrition without compromising taste. After all, no one enjoys food that tastes bland and boring, even if you’re on a weight loss diet. Luckily, we are blessed…

Vegans eat more ultra-processed foods than any other diet. How bad is that really for health and the environment?Veganism has the potential to promote healthy eating as people ditch meat – but the rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could barely have any positive effects. Product launches for plant-based convenience foods tripled between 2013 and 2018. In the UK, half the population have added meat substitutes to their diets, while almost a third opt for alternative milks. Many of these plant-based substitutes are classified as UPFs: foods that have undergone heavy processing to improve their perishability and taste. UPFs are…

It’s no secret that if you want to build up muscle mass, you need to eat accordingly.To put that into context, it’s recommended that men consume 2,500 calories a day, so that’s over a week’s worth of recommended food.Hall, 35, paid the price too, and he admitted that the repercussions of eating so much on a day were bad – dubbing the event the ‘worst day of my life.’He said that prior to this day, he would regularly eat between 12,500 and 15,000 calories to bulk up, but he decided to go all out on one particular…

This summer, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, having a picnic or dining on a restaurant patio, put Canada on your menu with these nutritious locally grown and produced foods. While many ingredients are available throughout the country, each region produces its own unique local foods. Here’s a snapshot (it’s not inclusive) of Canada’s foods to celebrate and savor from coast to coast to coast. Open this photo in gallery:Salmon is packed with nutrition. Six ounces of grilled sockeye salmon serves up 44 grams of protein, three days’ worth of vitamin B12 (7.6 mcg), a full day’s worth of…