All articles tagged with #sustainable eating
Climate journalist Graihagh Jackson explores how to balance a healthy, child-friendly diet with environmental sustainability, emphasizing the benefits of plant-rich diets and the challenges of ensuring proper nutrition for children, especially regarding animal products and nutrient intake.
This article highlights seven plant-based desserts that are not only satisfying but also beneficial for gut health, thanks to ingredients like resistant starch, prebiotics, probiotics, and polyphenols. These treats support microbiome diversity, improve digestion, and reduce environmental impact, making them a tasty and eco-friendly choice for health-conscious consumers.
A nutritionist reviewed the eating routine of a 32-year-old woman who wants to lose fat. The nutritionist advised incorporating carbs, protein, fat, and fiber into larger meals to ensure overall health and energy. It was recommended to track food intake to understand calorie consumption and needs better. Eating a little more at each meal can help establish a sustainable calorie deficit for fat loss. Adding healthy fats like olive oil can make meals more enjoyable and provide heart-healthy unsaturated fats. Bulking up meals with more calories, fiber, and food volume can help with satiety and long-term sustainability.
Losing weight involves the release of stored fat from fat cells, resulting in their shrinkage. However, weight loss also includes the loss of fat-free mass, such as muscle, depending on factors like calorie restriction and exercise. Losing a small percentage of weight can improve metabolic health and boost confidence, but maintaining weight loss can be challenging, leading to weight cycling. Instead of focusing solely on weight loss, a holistic approach that emphasizes behavior change and a balanced, nutritious eating pattern is recommended for long-term health and well-being.