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Originally Published 5 months ago — by Chowhound
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Top Foods and Tips for Naturally Managing Blood Sugar Levels
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Times of India
The article highlights five foods—soaked almonds, amla juice, cinnamon water, sprouted moong, and fenugreek tea—that can be consumed on an empty stomach to help stabilize blood sugar levels naturally and improve insulin sensitivity, supporting diabetes management and overall health.
Top Foods and Tips to Manage Cortisol Levels Naturally
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Times of India
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"Surprising Benefits of Using Banana Peel in Recipes"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ScienceAlert
A recent study shows that banana peels, when blanched, dried, and ground into flour, can be used to make nutritious and tasty baked goods. These products, including cookies, contain more fiber, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants, and can help reduce food waste. While too much banana peel flour can affect texture, a balanced amount enhances flavor and shelf life. The study suggests potential uses in other baked goods and highlights the benefits of using fruit peels in cooking.
"The Dangers of Reheating: 5 Foods to Avoid Microwaving"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Indian Express
Reheating certain food items like tea, spinach, cooking oil, mushrooms, and rice can lead to a loss of flavor, texture, nutritional value, and safety. Reheating tea can cause the degradation of compounds like antioxidants and polyphenols, while reheating spinach can lead to the formation of carcinogens and a loss of water-soluble vitamins. Reheating cooking oil can produce harmful compounds, reheating mushrooms can promote bacterial growth and alter their texture, and reheating rice can lead to food poisoning. It's important to prioritize freshness and proper handling to enjoy safe and nutritious meals.
"Revamp Your Diet with a Free 7-Day Healthy Meal Plan"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Skinnytaste
This article provides a free 7-day healthy meal plan for weight loss, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas, along with a comprehensive shopping list. It emphasizes the importance of meal planning to maintain healthy eating habits within a budget, and offers a Skinnytaste Ultimate Meal Planner for assistance. The meal plan includes recipes with macros and Weight Watchers points, and encourages flexibility to accommodate individual preferences and goals. Additionally, it features a detailed grocery list and invites readers to join a community for sharing recipe ideas.
"Expert-Recommended: The Top 3 Cooking Oils for Your Kitchen"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vogue
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Chick-fil-A Reverses 'No Antibiotics' Pledge Due to Supply Shortages
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Chick-fil-A is dropping its "no antibiotics ever" pledge for chicken due to supply concerns, adopting a less-stringent standard that allows the use of some antibiotics not important to human medicine. This move comes as sourcing antibiotic-free chicken becomes more difficult, with other major fast-food chains also adhering to similar rules. While relaxing antibiotic standards, Chick-fil-A maintains other quality standards for its chicken supply, such as using only real, white breast meat with no added fillers, artificial preservatives, or steroids.
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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
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Chick-fil-A's Change in Chicken Antibiotic Policy Sparks Controversy
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
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