The holiday period is, commonly, a time of overindulgence. With almost infinite food at our fingertips, it can be difficult not to go overboard on the cheeseboard. Studies have found that during the holiday season, people usually put on a little extra weight. This finding is no surprise, but research has also shown that people …
A person’s dietary choices can make a difference to their risk of developing breast cancer or their overall well-being while living with the condition. Breast cancer is a complex disease with many contributing factors. Some of these factors, including age, family history, genetics, and gender, are not within a person’s control. However, a person can …
DAY 1 Breakfast 1/2 cup old-fashioned quick oats prepared with water 1 whole egg scrambled with 3/4 cup egg whites 1/2 cup berries Snack 1 medium apple and 1 tbsp natural nut butter (such as peanut or almond) Lunch 4 oz grilled chicken breast and 2 tbsp sliced avocado over a medium salad with 2 …
Women have unique nutritional needs. By eating well at every stage of life, you can control cravings, manage your weight, boost your energy, and look and feel your best. Women and healthy eating Trying to balance the demands of family and work or school—and also cope with media pressure to look and eat a certain …
Your body (including your immune system) runs on the fuel you put into it. That’s why eating well, along with several other good-for-you behaviors, is so important. Put simply, it’s your immune system’s job to defend your body against illness and disease. The complex system is made up of cells in your skin, blood, bone …
