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Is Brown Rice Good for You? Benefits, Weight Loss and Nutrition

Is Brown Rice Good for You? Benefits, Weight Loss and Nutrition

Brown rice has more nutritional value than white rice. Switching to brown rice may help you maintain a balanced diet while supporting your health goals. Brown rice is a food often associated with healthier eating. Considered a whole grain, brown rice is less processed than white rice, which has had its hull, bran and germ removed during processing (1). Brown …

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Healthy habits, good company, and a purpose in life

Healthy habits, good company, and a purpose in life

In an editorial for a special issue of the journal Nutrients, researchers Eduardo J. Simoes and Luiz R. Ramos discussed diet, lifestyle, and other factors that may be the secret to a longer, healthier life. An American child born in 1900 would live 46 to 48 years. Over 100 years later, life expectancies had risen dramatically. By 2014, women’s life expectancy …

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Watching movies could be good for your mental health

Watching movies could be good for your mental health

Many of us enjoy sitting down to watch a good film because of the way movies can make us feel. A sad film might help us release our emotions or a comedy might lift our mood. Movies can also offer a chance to connect with and explore our emotions in a safe way. Because of the effect that films can …

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What is the OMAD diet? Is one meal a day actually good for weight loss? And is it safe?

What is the OMAD diet? Is one meal a day actually good for weight loss? And is it safe?

What do British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and singer Bruce Springsteen have in common? They’re among an ever-growing group of public figures touting the benefits of eating just one meal a day. As a result, the one meal a day (OMAD) diet is the latest attention-grabbing weight loss trend. Advocates claim it leads to fast, long-term weight loss success and …

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17 Easy, Good Habits That Will Change Your Life

17 Easy, Good Habits That Will Change Your Life

Who doesn’t love a good makeover movie? Princess Diaries: royally iconic. She’s All That: Freddie Prinze Jr. was our generation’s first love. Clueless: Brittany Murphy looked amazing before and after Cher made her over (even though that was way harsh, Tai). But life isn’t a ’90s rom-com, and it takes more than a pair of contacts and a hair straightener …

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Snacking on Almonds Is Good for Weight Loss, New Study Finds

Snacking on Almonds Is Good for Weight Loss, New Study Finds

In the realm of weight loss, nuts have often been unfairly maligned due to their high-fat content. New research from the University of South Australia is challenging these misconceptions by demonstrating that almonds can play a significant role in helping individuals shed unwanted pounds while simultaneously improving their cardiometabolic health. In what is hailed as the largest study of its …

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