Williamson Incorporation's Women in Business started the new year focusing on good health. Brentwood United Methodist Church hosted the gathering. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse was the caterer concentrating on healthy food. The monthly event is performed to allow women in business to interact, eat, learn and return to their workplaces and offices on a timely basis.

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Healthy foods can be more than 20 per cent expensive than less healthy ones. Due to the financial situation of some, the price of food influences the food choice. Some parents just want to buy things that the kids would like to eat that might not be healthy. For affluent people who know better and are motivated don't have time to make healthy choices.

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More than half of the schools in Singapore are serving healthy meals with less sugar, fat and salt and a fruit raising the prices of food in the school canteens. It is very important for students to eat healthy meals in school. The cooks and canteen staffs are given training on healthy cooking methods like using ovens and grills.

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Science confirms that a broad array of diets can be healthy if based on real food and unadulterated foods that contain a majority of nutrients the body needs. The key is to eat them fresh and whole. Choose minimally processed food. Eat organic grass-fed meats and only the foods that will ultimately spoil.

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Cocoa bean is the main ingredient in chocolates that are rich in healthy nutrients required for the heart. It contains flavonoids shown to help reduce blood pressure and enhance blood flow to the heart and brain. Consuming chocolate may lower the risk of stroke, diabetes and heart attack. The fat in chocolate is from cocoa butter that contains oleic acid which keeps the heart healthy.

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Blackmores is a strong brand with high manufacturing standards. China is accounting for one-third of its sales. Chinese consumers are searching for “clean and green” products. Their vitamin E cream, fish oil, evening primrose oil, glucosamine capsules and many other products are quickly being sold. Thus making him Australia’s richest.

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Water is rich in electrolytes and minerals that replenishes lost minerals and flushes toxins. Drinking warm water with lemon and honey helps to lose weight. Steam removes whiteheads and blackheads. Inhaling steam can clear congestion. Gargling with warm salt water relieves sore throats. A warm footbath can help relieve tension headaches. Water is a good remedy for a hangover. Pouring water on burns, eases pain.

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As per Dr Swati Dave, Nutritionist and Dietician, legumes and pulses are very rich sources of proteins and should be included in your diet. Protein rich food is required for the functioning and growth of the body, wound healing, to help boost immunity, and maintain hair and skin. A balanced diet should contain 10-15% proteins.

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Eating healthy meals doesn’t mean they don’t taste good, says Sara Wells, a blogger at Our Best Bites. Eating healthy doesn’t limit the food groups you can eat. It’s just that it is used in smart ways. Her advice for any family that is working toward health goals is to stockpile the fridge and pantry with food and mentally prepare your meals a few hours early.

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Convenience stores across California have taken note of the growing demand of fresh food and are rising to change the idea of not getting fresh items. These stores have teamed up with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) to present healthier options like whole grain items, fresh fruits and vegetables and nonfat and low-fat dairy products and promote these healthier products by marketing in stores and at the gas pump.

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Drinking coffee has always been associated with caffeine causing dangerous palpitations in the heart. This has stopped many people from drinking it. But a new study by scientists at the University of California in San Francisco have shown that consuming coffee regularly coffee might not trigger dangerous palpitations and can actually be good for cardiovascular health. They added that non-caffeine drinkers are missing out on the potential health benefits of eating and drinking caffeine food and drinks such as coffee, tea and chocolate.

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To improve health, to ensure no one is at the risk of financial losses because of ill health and to be responsive to legitimate demands of the population are the three goals of the country's health system as per WHO. Given these three goals the fourth National Food Health Survey (NFHS-4) gave a lot of reasons for people to cheer. The survey released last week was conducted in 13 states and 2 union territories addressed the three goals.

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Center for science and environment, a Delhi-based green body, will organize a farmers market on the 30th of jan 2016 were attendees will get a chance to learn about natural and healthy food. Their researchers have found unwanted contaminants and substances in human food like antibiotics, pesticides, etc., and hence want to educate people about the same and promote natural and good food.

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Research says that yo-yoing between eating well during the weekdays and having junk food over the weekend is very likely to be just as harmful to the gut health as a consistent diet of junk food. A research conducted on rats by the University of New South Wales in Australian published the journal of Molecular Nutrition and Food Research rats on a cyclical diet were more susceptible to diseases as compared to ones on a healthy food diet.

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Members of Canada’s Coalition for Healthy School Food were in Vancouver trying to get the health ministers to deem the significance of healthy school food programs. It is imperative to inspire healthy behaviours in children. There is a need for larger access to nutritious food for students whilst at school. Children who eat healthy meals have better education results and better mental and physical health.

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Freekeh is the trending grain that is low in fat, but rich in protein and fibre which will keep you feeling fuller for longer. Freekeh is higher in fibre compared to quinoa or bulgar with a lower glycemic index and a high iron content. Simply switching in freekeh to replace rice, pasta, bulgar wheat and quinoa is a great way to give it a try.

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As per experts, our food is nutritious and we will be healthy if we consume nutritious food. Another word targeted is 'refined'. Food companies have been calling wheat refined after stripping it from its essential wheat and germ but additionally enriched it with vitamins and iron. Describing words for food has a major influence on people's decision on what to eat. With better information and a clearer definition of food, we can make smarter choices.

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Greek yogurt is thick and creamy filled with gut-friendly bacteria and punched with nutrition. Excess whey in it is removed resulting in a higher protein level. It can be enjoyed plain, seasoned with nuts, topped with fruits or drizzled with honey to make a nutritious snack. You can experiment it as an alternative to cream cheese, mayonnaise or sour cream.

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A misconception of doubling normal food amount during pregnancy is common. A foetus needs only one-sixth of it. Secondly, skipping antenatal classes is common but it prepares mothers for postnatal care. Thirdly, letting cravings take you over with unhealthy food can lead to a negative impact. Fourthly, avoiding exercises during pregnancy can only lead to obesity and lastly, accepting advice from just about any professional is a no-no. Not all are trained in certain areas.

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According to health experts, fertility can be obtained by fasting and restricting calories. Fasting is a medical exercise that can enhance fertility. Fasting activates autophagy where cells eliminate damage and defend them from building destructing proteins which tend to delay age-related diseases and increases longevity. It also increases weight loss apart from enhancing brain and immunity cells.

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