In January of this year, United States health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr released the government’s revamped dietary guidelines for 2025 to 2030. Under the slogan “eat real food”, the new guidelines recommend people “prioritise protein at every meal”, eat full-fat dairy and plenty of whole grains, and limit ultra-processed foods. A new food pyramid has also been redesigned and flipped on its head. But are the guidelines based in good science? And how much has actually changed? Find out in this article.
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When to Seek Help? 21 Mental Health Warning Signs
A few days ago, a woman asked me for help for her father, telling me that he doesn’t want to see a psychiatrist because he isn’t crazy, even though he needs this kind of help. After all, what is a mental disorder? There are different types of mental diseases, better known as mental disorders. Find out what they are and when you need specialized help in order to resolve them.
A Flair for Flavor
The recent decades were dominated by a widespread fat phobia. While we are getting to a more differentiated view of fats depending on their quality, the marketplace is still full of low-fat and reduced-fat food items. High-fat diets are considered unhealthful, and excess fat in the diet is associated with a greater risk of chronic diseases. Along with fat, salt is also on the list of things we should significantly reduce in our diet. With the emphasis upon eating more healthful diets that are low in fat and salt, people are turning to various herbs and spices to flavor their food. There are many different herbal seasonings that can be safely used to provide a rich variety of exotic and aromatic flavors without having to resort to salt and MSG to flavor your food. Get inspired for your seasoning journey in this article.
Ingredients for Resilience
The word resilience can be perplexing. Does it mean remaining calm when faced with stress? Bouncing back quickly? Growing from adversity? Is resilience an attitude, a character trait or a skill set? And can misperceptions about resilience hurt people, rather than help? We will discuss in this article the importance of resilience for stress control and how to make the best use of it.
5 Reasons to Skip the Charcuterie Boards
Have you noticed the emergence of “Charcuterie boards” over the last couple of years? These meat and cheese trays, which have grown in popularity due to growing trends on social media, typically feature mindfully placed slices of processed meat, cheeses, a spattering of nuts/olives/pickled vegetables, and perhaps a bit of fruit. But the stars of the show are definitely the processed meats and cheeses. Find out 5 reasons why they are not healthy and you are better off skipping those sneaky temptations.
What Can Shyness Do to You?
While humans are inherently social creatures, the path to connection is frequently blocked by an internal barrier. Shyness is an exaggerated fear of being judged by others and causes discomfort and emotional limitations when a person desires social contact. Find out what are the causes of shyness, how it relates to anxiety and what we can do to prevent it.