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Many Americans face “hunger crisis” as food insecurity rises

by YuliaJun 01, 2023

Anti-hunger advocates say the US is facing an “unprecedented” rise in food insecurity amid persistently high inflation in the grocery aisle and cuts to the food-stamp program earlier this year.

The rise in food insecurity — lacking enough food to live a healthy, active life — comes as the nation has ended the pandemic emergency and the economy, by many measures, continues to be strong. The unemployment rate is near a 50-year low, while wages have been rising for many workers.

But those figures hide a stark reality that’s affecting a growing share of US households, ranging from young families

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7 Diet and Lifestyle Changes to Boost Your Immune System

by YuliaFeb 08, 2023

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With over 340 thousand cases of Coronavirus and almost 15 thousand deaths (as of this writing), boosting our immune system has never felt more urgent. But before we dive in on how to build a strong immunity, we should first know how our soldiers aka White Blood Cells work to fight off those tiny invaders.

Our Immune System, which is made up of specialized organs, cells, and tissues, is responsible for protecting our bodies from disease-causing microorganisms. When the invaders are detected, a message is sent out throughout the whole body to give a warning that it is being

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How to Maintain a Healthy Weight During Quarantine

by YuliaFeb 03, 2023

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With 24 hours and 7 days a week all to ourselves – no work, school, and extracurricular activities, we are all prone to unhealthy eating and being couch potatoes, which can lead to weight gain.

Some are even calling this, “Quarantine 15,” just like the commonly used expression in the United States, “Freshman 15,” that refers to the weight gained (usually around 10-15 pounds) during a student’s first year at college.

Well, that’s okay if we all have the same metabolism as 18 year olds. However, we are not. So before we gain that 15 pounds, we should all

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12 tips for healthy eating on a budget

by YuliaFeb 02, 2023

It’s never been more important to eat healthily, but eating a variety of fruit, vegetables, and other nutritious foods has become harder for individuals and families in recent years, with food prices surging. We’ve got 12 tips for healthy eating on a budget, to ensure you and your family are eating well every day.

According to the US Department of Agriculture (opens in new tab), at least one in 10 US households was food insecure at least some time during 2020, and 5.1m households had very low food security. Experts define food insecurity as being unable to access affordable

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Man to eat nothing but Taco Bell for 30 days to prove it’s healthy

by YuliaJan 09, 2023

A Virginia man said he was going to eat nothing but Taco Bell for 30 days in an attempt to prove that someone can eat a healthy diet eating nothing but fast food.

Sam Reid told WDBJ-TV that he was motivated by a news articles that claimed Taco Bell is one of the healthiest fast food restaurants.

He said he would eat three meals a day at Taco Bell, and would consume each menu item at least once.

“My hypothesis is that healthy fast food can actually help you become healthier,” he told WDBJ.

He intends to have checkups with

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