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☆ Healthy alternatives to replace ultraprocessed foods in your diet
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Many people love their ultraprocessed foods. More than 70% of the US food supply is made of ultraprocessed food. But a diet heavy in ultraprocessed food isn’t good for us, science has shown. Eating ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing or dying from dozens of health conditions, according to a February review covering nearly 10 million people. The no-fly list of ultraprocessed food is loaded with store-bought chips, sugar-packed yogurts and candy-filled trail mix.

Persons: Skip, Al Bochi, Casey Barber’s, Suzy, Karadsheh, Bochi’s, Parfaits, CNN’s Sandee LaMotte, Madeline Holcombe Organizations: CNN, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations, Olive, Olive Tree Nutrition Locations: Olive Tree

☆ Sweetgreen shares soar 35% after company beats revenue expectations
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Sweetgreen shares surged 35% on Friday after the company topped Wall Street's revenue expectations for the first quarter. The salad chain reported $158 million in revenue, beating the LSEG consensus estimate of $152 million. It is an increase of 26% from the prior-year period, when it reported revenue of $125.1 million. Neman added that the company remains "on track" to open about seven new automated Infinite Kitchen restaurants this year and plans to establish more next year. The company announced Tuesday it's introducing steak to the menu, expanding its protein offerings with a Caramelized Garlic Steak protein plate, a Steakhouse Chopped warm bowl and a Kale Caesar (Steak) salad.

Persons: Sweetgreen, Jonathan Neman, Kale Caesar, Nicolas Jammet, We're Organizations: Wall, South Lake Union, Analysts Locations: Neman, South Lake, Seattle, Boston

☆ My mom died on Mother's Day weekend. It's a painful anniversary, but I've found a special way to honor her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Sara Pam Neufeld | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementWhen people hear that my mom died the afternoon before Mother's Day in 2018, the reaction is a variation of, "Oh, that really sucks." As anyone who has lost a mother knows, Mother's Day is hard forever after. In the United States, Mother's Day was still a day away, but we had gotten to celebrate Mexican Mother's Day, always held on May 10. She wanted me to bring my kids, then ages 1 and 3, to her house in Connecticut for Mother's Day. AdvertisementMy mom knew just where I needed to spend Mother's Day weekend, and now I know just where to find her.

Persons: It's, —, I've, could've, I'd, Sara Neufeld, Jennifer Brosious, Jen, Bubbi, Jen I'd, Stevie, Maureen, she'd, journaling, Sara Pam Neufeld Organizations: Mother's, Service Locations: Mexico, United States, Hamden , Connecticut, Queens, Connecticut, New York, Queens , New York City

☆ There’s actually no such thing as vegetables. But here’s why you should eat them anyway
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Taylor Nicioli | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Carrots, beets and other vegetables that grow in the ground are actually the true roots of plants. While vegetables are really just the roots, stems and leaves of plants, experts don’t recommend eating just any roots, stems and leaves. “We know (vegetables) are healthy. It is important to eat a variety of vegetables since each one will have varying beneficial nutrients, she added. “If you introduce children to vegetables at a younger age … they’re more likely to eat vegetables throughout their lifespan and therefore decrease the risk of chronic disease.”

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☆ A dietitian wants you to know pasta isn't the enemy. Here are 5 ways to make your favorite carb even healthier.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Carbohydrates are an important part of a balanced diet, and pasta can be a great source. Lisa Valente, a registered dietitian, shared five ways to make your pasta dishes even healthier. Add vegetables and protein to pastaTwo of the best things to add to pasta are vegetables and sources of protein, Valente said. Adding vegetables to your pasta can add fiber and nutrients to your meal. Choose the healthiest jarred sauces"Jarred sauces can be great," Valente said.

Persons: Lisa Valente, —, Atkins, Valente, " Valente Organizations: Service Locations: Vermont

☆ A nutritionist shares her simple diet for optimal health—'I'm not trying to be the most creative person on Earth'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Carissa Galloway has 10 years of experience as a registered dietitian nutritionist and is a nutrition consultant and personal trainer for Premier Protein. Prior to her career as a nutritionist, Galloway was a sideline sports reporter. How this nutritionist eats for optimal healthWhen it comes to Galloway's diet, she aims to get three types of foods in every meal: 1. Protein Protein is "hugely important for muscle growth and repair," Galloway says. "For weight management, protein foods help you feel full and satisfied," she adds.

Persons: Carissa Galloway, Galloway, chia Organizations: Protein, CNBC, U.S . Department of Agriculture, Harvard Health Publishing Locations: Galloway, U.S

☆ Michael Pollan says broccoli is better than any supplement — here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewIt's no secret that Michael Pollan loves plants. The author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and "In Defense of Food" knows that vegetables aren't just great diet staples. "It's much better to get your vitamins from food," Pollan told Business Insider, ahead of the release of his latest food system documentary, Food, Inc. 2 (out Friday, April 12). Advertisement"When they identified this compound," Pollan said, "and then they put it in a supplement, it did not have the same effect." AdvertisementPollan pops one supplement: a multivitaminChris Rogers/Getty ImagesIn addition to his veggie-rich diet, Pollan does take a multivitamin, "but that's it," he said.

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☆ The 1 filling snack Michael Pollan swears by to curb his insatiable craving for potato chips
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"I have a weakness for potato chips," Pollan told Business Insider, ahead of the release of his latest film. In his new documentary, Food Inc. 2, Pollan explores America's addiction to ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed snacks, like potato chips, are designed to make you want to scarf down the whole bag. AdvertisementThe speed at which ultra-processed foods deliver carbs and fats to the gut also plays a role in the cycle. Advertisement"A very good definition of ultra-processed food is it is made from ingredients that no ordinary person keeps in their pantry," Pollan said.

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☆ The one filling snack Michael Pollan swears by to curb his insatiable craving for potato chips
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"I have a weakness for potato chips," Pollan told Business Insider, ahead of the release of his latest film. monticelllo/Getty ImagesIt's not just a matter of willpower: Ultra-processed snacks, like potato chips, are designed to make you want to scarf down the whole bag. AdvertisementThe speed at which ultra-processed foods deliver carbs and fats to the body also plays a role in this cycle. Since ultra-processed foods are designed to be quick and easy to consume, people eat more calories as a result. Advertisement"A very good definition of ultra-processed food is it is made from ingredients that no ordinary person keeps in their pantry," Pollan said.

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☆ I'm a dietitian and single shopper who spends $75 weekly at Trader Joe's. The chain is my go-to for healthy, delicious staples.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Ilene Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

I mix and match Trader Joe's bagged salads to make my own veggie blend. I combine ingredients from Trader Joe's broccoli-and-kale slaw and Southwestern chopped salad. Ilene SmithI don't have time to chop vegetables for every meal, so instead, I mix and match the ingredients from Trader Joe's salad kits. Instead, I combine the salad ingredients and drizzle the dish with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The salad kits I grabbed at my store were $4 each.

Persons: Ilene Smith

☆ Strawberries still have the most pesticides of any American produce, a report says. Here are the 12 fruits and vegetables on the 2024 'Dirty Dozen' list.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Strawberries topped the "Dirty Dozen," a list of 12 fruits and vegetables ranked by pesticide contamination. AdvertisementStrawberries continue to reign supreme on the Environmental Working Group's annual "Dirty Dozen" list, which ranks fruits and vegetables by pesticide contamination. The "Dirty Dozen" list is part of EWG's 2024 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce published on Wednesday. However, a toxicologist told Business Insider in 2017 that the amount of pesticides in produce on the "Dirty Dozen" list is likely too small to have significant consequences. Here are the fruits and vegetables ranked on this year's "Dirty Dozen."

Persons: — Organizations: Service, USDA, FDA, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Locations: United States

☆ Haiti: Machete-wielding militias battle gangs in Port-au-Prince as elites vie for power
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Caitlin Stephen Hu | David Culver | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Port-au-Prince, Haiti CNN —The wide road that passes in front of Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport has a post-apocalyptic stillness these days. But leaving the city isn’t an option this time; the airport, under siege by gangs, has been forced to close. Evelio Contreras/CNNPort-au-Prince’s gangs are still choking off the supply of food, fuel and water across the city. Gangs have long haunted the residents of Port-au-Prince, but their reach has dramatically expanded over recent years, covering 80% of the city today, according to UN estimates. Marie Suze Saint Charles in a hospital, Port-au-Prince March 17 Evelio Contreras/CNNThe proliferation of police, gang and civilian checkpoints meanwhile is fracturing Haiti’s capital into wary and anxious fiefdoms.

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☆ A Weeknight Skillet Chicken Dinner, Rich With Greens
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Melissa Clark | More About Melissa Clark | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

For this recipe, I nestled my beloved greens in their pan with chicken thighs, another weeknight favorite. It makes for a skillet dinner that’s not much harder than cooking the greens by themselves, but a lot more substantial. Chicken breasts — either bone-in or boneless — will also work well. Boneless breasts have a narrow window of being done but not overdone, usually about 5 to 7 minutes less than boneless thighs, so watch them carefully. And if you’re a fan, olives or capers gives this a briny zing that rounds out the earthiness of the greens.

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Eating regular, healthy meals, especially shared with loved ones , has also been linked with healthy aging, Thornton-Wood said. Strength training also helps minimize the loss of bone density, which is important for healthy aging, Worthington said. In particular, if you have a strong family history of heart disease, it's important to lay the foundation for a proactive heart health plan now." The American Heart Association recommends following the DASH diet , which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, for heart health. AdvertisementShe said that giving up smoking is the single most important thing you can do for your heart health.

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☆ I'm Gen X, and my best friend is a boomer. She's helping me through my divorce and models my future for me.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Amy Mchugh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Two decades later, she's still my closest friend — even though she's a boomer and I'm Gen X. She knows I love food and hate food after my mother took me to Weight Watchers when I was 13. AdvertisementNow, she's helping me get through a divorceIn September, my husband of 21 years surprised me with a divorce. I'm comforted by the love she found in a second husband a few years after her divorce. On the long road to divorce recovery, Kathy keeps showing up.

Persons: —, Kathy, Amy, Kathy's, she's, Spaghettios, She's, who've, I'm Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Portuguese, Cape Cod, Fish, Charleston

☆ A Harvard nutritionist and a neuroscientist agree this is the No. 1 food for a healthy brain
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

1 food for a healthy brain: Green leafy vegetablesAcross the board, experts agree that eating leafy greens is essential for overall health, especially for your brain. Some of the green leafy vegetables that you can add to your meals are: KaleSpinachLettucesCabbageSwiss chardBok choyMustard greens3 reasons experts say a diet rich in leafy greens is good for your brain

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☆ 5 doctors and nutritionists share the foods they eat every day for brain health, longevity and overall wellness
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Here are five types of foods that doctors and nutritionists eat every day for stellar brain health, heart health, longevity and overall wellness. Blueberries, in particular, are what longevity researcher, Neil Paulvin, refers to as the "holy grail" of longevity foods. They're also great for eye health, muscle recovery, brain health and strengthening your cells, he adds. All berries get their color from flavonoids which are a group of phytonutrients that have been linked to improvements in brain health and a reduction in cognitive decline. They're high in protein, fiber, antioxidants and minerals like magnesium and iron, Heller told CNBC Make It in 2022.

Persons: We've, Deepak Chopra, Neil Paulvin, Paulvin, They're, Mary Ellen Phipps, Uma Naidoo, Dr, Elizabeth Klodas, Samantha Heller, Heller, Lisa Genova, Naidoo Organizations: Harvard, CNBC Locations: Sunflower

☆ A Pasta That’s Perfect for Easy Cleanup
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Last week, I asked for your favorite brilliant and easy dinners after I shared a new one of mine, Eric Kim’s peanut butter noodles. I got an email from a reader named Lia that was so attuned to the prompt that I’m sharing it here. (I’ve done this with fresh and with frozen salmon, both work well, but frozen is in some ways better because: 1. Toss in a good amount of hearty greens (anything will do, but my favorite is frisée) and mix a bit. Our editors pick easy meals with easy cleanup, like the one-pot spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and kale below.

Persons: Eric, Lia, it’s, I’m Organizations: New York Times Locations: juicier, New

☆ One Leafy Green Needs Refrigeration to Prevent E.Coli
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( March | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +4 min

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterHealthDayMONDAY, March 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Salad lovers, take note: Lettuce is more vulnerable to E. coli contamination than other leafy greens, researchers report. Other leafy greens – spinach, kale and collards – are more resistant to E. coli, a bacteria with toxic strains that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting. On kale and collards, E. coli grows slower in warmer temperatures, but can survive longer under refrigeration, researchers found. People can protect themselves by rinsing lettuce, Dong said, although she warned that E. coli bacteria tend to attach themselves tightly to lettuce leaves. Consumers also should store their lettuce in the fridge and pay attention to any food safety recalls involving leafy greens, researchers said.

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☆ Collard greens, kale’s leafy cousin, can make delicious salads, too
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Adrienne Cheatham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

This is how collard greens have always been prepared in my family, often picked by my grandfather from his garden after carefully considering each bunch. There are few items as closely associated with a singular cuisine as collard greens are with the cuisine of Black Americans. Chef and cookbook author Adrienne Cheatham shows how to make a delicious salad using collard greens. With this wealth of health-supporting benefits, it’s a wonder collard greens don’t show up on the table more often, and in more ways. It wasn’t that long ago that kale was also relegated to preparations similar to traditional collard greens.

Persons: Adrienne Cheatham, James Beard, collard, CNN Collard, Sarah Zorn, Clarkson Potter Organizations: CNN, Tufts University, Stanford Medicine Locations: Black

☆ A gut health dietitian who doesn't meal prep shares her weekly shopping list. It makes eating 30 plants a week easy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

This diversity is thought to be linked to good overall health and a number of health benefits, from smooth digestion to better mood. So if you can really increase the diversity of your diet, it increases the diversity of the gut bacteria that are really helpful and protective," Gabrielle Morse, a gut health specialist and registered dietitian at The Gut Health Clinic, told Business Insider. Vegetables are a good source of fiber, which is good for gut health, she said. She eats fish because it's a good source of protein and omega-three fatty acids, which benefit heart health. Dairy productsDairy products are a good source of protein, calcium, and, in many cases, healthy fats, Morse said.

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☆ 3 easy dinner recipes by a gut health dietitian who eats 30 plants a week
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

That's why Gabrielle Morse, a gut health specialist and registered dietitian at The Gut Health Clinic, aims to eat 30 plants a week. Her weekly food delivery consists of around 10 different vegetables, butter beans, black beans, chickpeas, lentils, and fish. AdvertisementIf she has white fish or shrimp in the fridge, she might use them to make a risotto with lots of different vegetables thrown in. On the side, she had roasted broccoli and some other roasted vegetables that she had on hand. AdvertisementTo make sure she's eating 30 plants a week, she'll pair it with some air-fried veggies, grilled mushrooms, and edamame beans.

Persons: Gastro dietitian Gabrielle Morse, —, Gabrielle Morse, Morse, Morse's, fryer, Kale roasts Organizations: Service, Health, FDA

☆ I'm a vegan who used to work at Trader Joe's. Here are 8 high-quality items I can't believe I've found there.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Kelsey Brown | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm a vegan and former Trader Joe's employee who shops for items that fit my dietary restrictions. Trader Joe's kale, cashew, and basil pesto and garlic-spread dip are amazing in sandwiches. AdvertisementI worked at Trader Joe's for about three years, and now, the chain is one of my go-to stores for great vegan foods. Over the past few years, Trader Joe's has seemed to deepen its dedication to vegan delicacies, adding new, creative products to its shelves. Here are eight vegan Trader Joe's products that feel high-end.

Persons: —, Joe's Organizations: Service

☆ Americans are turning to gardening, hunting, and extreme couponing to combat rising food prices
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewAmericans are increasingly relying on unorthodox cost-cutting measures to ensure they continue to eat amid ongoing inflation and rising food prices. Recently, US consumers are spending more money on food than they have in the past 30 years, The Wall Street Journal reported last week, citing data from the US Department of Agriculture. AdvertisementThe Journal collected hundreds of reader responses and compiled several cost-saving tips into a Tuesday story about how Americans are responding to rising prices. Buying in bulk can keep prices low, as well as purchasing non-spoilable food, people told the outlet. Other respondents said they combat rising prices by maximizing senior discounts and making a spreadsheet of their groceries and meals.

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☆ This indoor farming company is trying to win workers over to agriculture — through desk-job benefits
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Courtesy Eden GreenOne of Eden Green's aims is to remove some of the unpredictability of farming by doing it indoors in soaring greenhouses stacked with rows of greens. At its facility of nearly 83,000 square feet, Eden Green does its growing without soil, a process called hydroponics . Eden Green said it uses 98% less water and 99% less land than traditional farming. Advertisement"You can still have that agriculture job and have a full-time, steady position," they said. Eden Green's retention rate has been above 80% for the past nine months, the company said.

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