The U.S. Surgeon General’s recent advisory highlights the perilous impact of social media on youth mental health, linking it to rising cases of eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction.
Foods high in fats, sugar and salt (HFSS) have a significant impact on public health, the climate and the economy, but could taxing these products help in the fight against climate change?
More and more countries are taxing tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks as a public health tool. By reducing consumption of unhealthy products, health taxes are one of the most cost-effective measures to prevent diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. Plus, they raise governmen... Read more
When you think of chips, “protein” probably isn’t the first word to come to mind. However, protein chips such as PopCorners Flex and Quest chips offer nearly 20 grams of protein per serving, making them an easy way to get the benefits of protein.
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With diet-related disease on the rise in the U.S., some schools are adding nutrition to the curriculum. Teaching kids to grow and cook fresh produce can influence life-long eating habits.
The researchers, from Japan’s National Institute of Genetics, say that in future this behaviour could be shifted to help those with eating disorders or even people in need of an easy diet (stock image).
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From CBD gummies to veggie-infused lollipops to sleep-inducing chocolates—Halloween gets a wellness glow-up this year thanks to a booming functional candy market.
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For many years Virtual Reality (VR) belonged strictly in the future. We would read about the technology in books, discover its potential in futuristic movies, and marvel at scientific articles about…
I’m sure there are a few options. But even if you don’t like the taste, vegan yogurts are rich in nutrients and are unlikely to cause stomach issues.
Is there a plant-based yoghurt that tastes as good as dairy yoghurt?
Here are a few more plant-based yoghurts you can try!
https://sporked.com/article/best-dairy-free-yogurt/
I came across this soy milk yoghurt.
Check out this company that makes plant-based #yoghurt from coconuts, cashews, plantain, and cassava.
https://www.groveandmeadow.com/our-range/plant-based-yoghurt
Eating disorders are not the only issue; social media is to blame for many mental health issues affecting teenagers.
This lawsuit is holding social media accountable for pushing ads that trigger eating disorders in teens.
Eating disorders have been on the rise, and social media is mostly to blame.
Unhealthy foods have a very high carbon footprint. Therefore, taxing them can help reduce carbon emissions, which can be great for the environment.
An unhealthy food tax can encourage manufacturers to shun junk food in favour of healthy food products.
Many countries in the world have versions of unhealthy food taxes.
Check this out: Colombia has introduced a junk food tax that will reach 20% in 2025.
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/nov/10/colombia-junk-food-tax-improve-health-acc
Taxing unhealthy foods can be an effective strategy for tackling obesity, especially among kids.
Wow! This supermarket offers a range of protein snacks, from protein chips to protein ice cream bars.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/aldi-expands-viral-protein-range-28378507
Protein chips can be an excellent snack if you want to lose or maintain weight.
Why not. As long as they taste amazing!
It’s been done already!
Check out these Detroit public schools that have added food trucks and live cooking demonstrations to the school meal programs!
https://www.the74million.org/article/food-trucks-and-cooking-demos-spark-school-meal-excitement-for-detroit-students/
This is a perfect solution for addressing obesity and other nutrition-related health problems.
School-based nutrition programs can help inspire lifelong healthy eating habits.
How about these diet goggles that make your food appear large?
These weight loss sunglasses help you eat less by making your food appear disgusting.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/5380229/The-latest-dieting-aid-revealed-blue-tinted-spectacles.html
Scientists think that vision greatly influences appetite, so you could trick your mind into eating less by targeting how you view food.
How about this vegan bacon from Amazon?
Here’s another plant-based bacon – made from red seaweed – which is making waves in the food industry.
Check out this article for some delicious plant-based bacon alternatives you can make at home.
https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegan-bacon/
Bacon is delicious, but if you can find a plant-based alternative that tastes like the real thing, the better it is for your health.
https://www.cnet.com/health/this-vegan-bacon-tastes-shockingly-like-the-real-thing/
Actually, healthy candy has been a thing for several decades now.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/annahaines/2021/10/28/sweet-functional-treats-for-a-healthy-halloween/?sh=3a9491007c3c
Wow, check out these vitamins-infused chocolates.
These vitamin gummies are not only healthy, but they also look delicious!
Yes, please to healthy candy, especially on Halloween.
It’s a cool idea. Scientists are actually researching electric taste simulation for use in virtual reality gaming.
Here’s a similar idea – electric, salt-simulating chopsticks.
What an amazing idea with lots of potential! It can help many salt lovers worldwide.
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/this-electric-fork-could-help-you-cut-down-on-salt-by-zapping-your-tongue-a3225306.html
Or you can try these sneaky tips!
Well, this dad sure knows how to make eating veggies a fun experience.
Scientists do agree. You only need to make fruits and vegetables fun and appealing to make kids eat them more.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/renaming-fruits-and-vegetables_n_1891562
A universal calorie counting can end all the #caloriewars and make it easy to track what you eat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnd7AKT5Upw
Calorie counting can sound too complex to the extent that it seems like a scam!