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☆ I’m a nutritionist from a small California city that's home to America’s longest living people: Here's what I eat every day
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Eliza Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

I was born and raised, and currently live, in a small city in California called Loma Linda. As a dietitian and nutritionist here, I think a lot about how the foods we eat can help us feel better and thrive into our old age. Here is everything I eat in a day to help promote longevity and overall well-being. Whole grains can help keep your blood sugar levels stable because they are absorbed more slowly into the body. If I opt for soft tofu, I'll cut it into cubes, drizzle it with Vietnamese Hoisin sauce, and sprinkle it with furikake, a seasoning made from nori seaweed, sesame seeds, sugar and salt.

Persons: Stanley, bok choy Organizations: Linda, Studies Locations: California, U.S, America

☆ 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 dietitian who follows the Mediterranean diet shares 4 foods she always buys at the grocery store
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dietitian Sheela Prakash follows the Mediterranean diet for flexible healthy eating. AdvertisementThe Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest ways to eat — and you can follow it with staples from your local grocery store, a registered dietitian explained. They're eating well and they're enjoying their food," she told Business Insider. One of her main shopping trip staples is leafy greens, particularly pre-washed salad greens which add a convenient, healthy side to any meal. There's no excuse not to have a vegetable with my dinner or with my lunch when I have salad greens" she said.

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☆ Nutritionists agree these 4 foods are the key to more energy
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

These are the four types of foods that are the key to more energy, according to experts. But there are also some foods that nutritionists say can boost your energy if you do need a pick-me-up. Complex carbohydratesSimple carbohydrates, including white bread, quickly break down into sugar and instantly lead to spikes in your blood sugar, Dr. Nancy Rahnama, an internist and clinical nutritionist, told CNBC Make It in January of 2023. Having complex carbs for breakfast can help you feel energized throughout the day, registered dietitian Maya Feller told CNBC Make It last year. It turns out that eating foods high in fiber at the very top of your day can be a great hack for more energy, according to Rahnama.

Persons: Nancy Rahnama, Rahnama, Maya Feller, Feller, Patricia Bannan, Bannan, Lauren Manaker Organizations: CNBC, American Heart Association, Omega, Centers for Disease Control Locations: U.S

☆ At a Holi festival in Brooklyn, tradition and contemporary celebration create a colorful union
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Sheetal Banchariya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The Hindu festival Holi has become more popular and inclusive, especially in the Indian diaspora. The Hindu festival of colors, observed as Holi in India and Fagu Purnima in Nepal, holds immense cultural significance for South Asians. "There were not many or any events celebrating Holi at that time, despite a considerable number of Indians living in Jackson Heights," she said. He said that over the years he'd seen Indians, Pakistanis, Nepalese, Bhutanese, Sri Lankans, African Americans, and Irish people attending his Holi event. Love was in the air at the Holi celebration.

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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.

Persons: —, Michael Pollan, Pollan, they'll, he's, Peter Dazeley Organizations: Service, Business, Inc, Omega

☆ How Muslim Americans are observing Eid-al-Fitr in the midst of the crisis in Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Harmeet Kaur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

In Gaza, it’s customary to make large batches of the cookies during Eid and other holidays to distribute to family and friends. Ahead of Eid, El-Haddad and her daughters prepare ka'ik, traditional ring-shaped cookies stuffed with date paste. Some other Muslim Americans aren’t in the mood to celebrateFor some other Muslim Americans, the ongoing assault on Gaza has cast a shadow over Eid festivities. Given the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, some Muslim American communities are not in the mood for elaborate Eid celebrations this year. So on Eid, El-Haddad will honor her aunt by cooking sumagiyya the way she knows how.

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☆ A nutritionist who cut down on ultra-processed foods shares what he used to eat for lunch and what he eats now
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A diet high in ultra-processed foods has been linked to a range of health concernsNutritionist Rob Hobson eats as few UPFs as possible, focusing on whole foods where he can. AdvertisementA nutritionist who limits ultra-processed foods in his diet as much as possible, and wrote a book on how others can do the same, shared what he used to eat for lunch versus what he has now. Rob Hobson, a UK-based nutritionist, cut down on ultra-processed foods about a year ago after learning how many everyday items fell into this category and the potential health risks they could pose. Advertisement"I don't normally eat processed meat, but it's the easiest thing to grab if you're working in an office," he said. But it's important to note that studies have only identified a link and can't confirm that processed meat causes these illnesses.

Persons: Rob Hobson, —, hasn't, Hobson, it's, I'm Organizations: Service, Northeastern University's Network Science Institute Locations: UPFs

☆ My family’s from the Greek island of longevity, where people often live to 100: The 12 foods we always eat
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Diane Kochilas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Try: Broad beans (aka, fava beans)ChickpeasGigantes (giant beans)LentilsSplit peasChickpea stew with honey-roasted cauliflower and root vegetables, from Diane Kochilas's book "The Ikaria Way." GrainsWhole grains are an integral part of the Ikaria diet. Olive oilOlive oil is the defining food of the Mediterranean diet and an absolute must in the pantry. Many of the health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet, and, by extension, the Ikaria diet, are attributed to the health properties of olive oil. If goat's milk yogurt isn't to your liking, you might prefer the Greek yogurt commonly found in American supermarkets, which is similarly rich in probiotics.

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☆ A body-clock researcher explains why he never eats high-protein meals at night, and waits 1 hour to eat breakfast
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewScientist Satchidananda Panda has always been fascinated by what our bodies' internal clocks can do for us. AdvertisementPanda says if you're going to eat a protein-rich meal, make sure you time it so it's not too late after dark. Randy Shropshire/Getty ImagesResearch shows that late-night eating prompts the body to overproduce stomach acid. This is advice some muscle-builders and other researchers disagree with — they say drinking protein shakes at night can help with muscle growth. Advertisement"If we eat a high protein load late in the night, then our stomach produces disproportionately more acid to digest that," Panda said.

Persons: —, Panda, Satchidananda, Randy Shropshire, he's, Oscar Wong Organizations: Service, Business, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Getty, Research, San Diego firefighters Locations: Venice Beach, Venice , California

☆ A nutritionist who cut down on ultra-processed foods shares his 5 go-to grocery store snacks
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

But there are minimally processed, healthier snacks at the store if you know what to look for, he said. Experts don't fully understand why processed foods are bad for our health, but the evidence suggesting that they are continues to grow. He shared the minimally processed snacks he picks up from the store when he's hungry and in a rush with BI. Hummus and cruditésAnother healthy snack option is hummus paired with some chopped vegetables, such as carrot sticks. You can't find a less processed snack than that.

Persons: —, Rob Hobson, Hobson, dietitian Taylor Grasso Organizations: Service, Business

☆ I've studied 100-year-olds and longevity habits for 20 years: What I eat every day
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Dan Buettner is the longevity expert who coined the term "blue zones," to describe communities with the longest-living residents in the world. But what does Buettner himself eat after a lifetime of learning about longevity? "I've spent 20 years studying the longest-lived people, and I know what they do as populations to live a long time," he tells CNBC Make It. Having beans for breakfast and dinnerFrom his research, Buettner has learned that people who eat a cup of beans a day tend to live about four years longer than those who don't. "I start my day with Sardinian minestrone, which has three kinds of beans and about five kinds of vegetables."

Persons: Dan Buettner, Buettner, I've Organizations: CNBC Locations: Miami, Florida, Sardinian, Indian

☆ A gut-health dietitian who doesn't meal prep shares the pantry staples she always keeps on hand
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Dietitian Gabrielle Morse makes sure her diet takes care of her gut health. She stocks up on herbs, spices, sauces, legumes, and whole grains for easy, tasty meals. Morse also includes a variety of nuts and seeds in her diet for added nutritional benefits. Research shows that people who eat a wide range of plants have a more diverse microbiome, which is associated with better gut health. Herbs and spicesMaking sure she's enjoying her food is crucial for Morse, so she keeps her kitchen stocked with lots of herbs and spices for seasoning.

Persons: Dietitian Gabrielle Morse, Morse, —, Gabrielle Morse, she's, Basil Rosemary, Curry Organizations: Service, Health Clinic, Research Locations: Chile

☆ A gut health dietitian shares her weekly shopping list that makes eating 30 plants a week easy
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. For Gabrielle Morse, a gut health specialist and registered dietitian at The Gut Health Clinic, that involves buying a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables each week while also keeping her store cupboard stocked with a few staples to make nutritious and tasty meals. That enables her to hit her goal of eating 30 plants — from beans, nuts, and seeds to spices and dark chocolate — a week without meal planning. However, Morse, like other gut health experts, says eating 30 different plant foods a week is best for the gut microbiome, the trillions of microbes that live in the digestive system. Research shows that people who eat a wide range of plants have a more diverse microbiome, which is associated with better gut health.

Persons: —, Gabrielle Morse, Morse, she's, Basil Rosemary, Curry Organizations: Service, Health Clinic, Business, Research Locations: Chile

☆ 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.

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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

☆ 3 easy high-protein dinners that help me maintain my 35-pound weight loss without counting calories
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I followed a high-protein diet, ate in a gentle calorie deficit, and strength-trained, but I didn't cut any food or drinks out of my diet entirely. In the last couple of years, I've added a few new dishes to my repertoire that are easy to make, tasty, and healthy. AdvertisementHere are three high-protein dinners that have become staple dinners over the past year or two.

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☆ I'm a nutritionist who shops at Costco for 2. Here are 15 things I always buy in bulk.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Candace Nelson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Candace Nelson for InsiderEggs are so versatile, and we eat a ton in my house since we're huge fans of breakfast burritos. Kirkland Signature's mixed-nut butter is wholesome and simpleKirkland Signature's nut butter is a great source of healthy fats. Candace Nelson for InsiderKirkland's mixed-nut butter is my all-time favorite Costco discovery — I recommend it to my nutrition clients and use it almost daily. Candace Nelson for InsiderI do most of my cooking in olive oil, so I keep it near the stove for easy access. Candace Nelson for InsiderI don't eat a lot of dairy but when I do, I prefer it in cheese form.

Persons: —, Candace Nelson, Kirkland Signature's, Kirkland's, I'm, Kirkland Organizations: Service, Business, Costco, Disney, Kirkland Locations: Costco, veggies

☆ I tried the viral 6-to-1 grocery-shopping method. I saved money and wasted less food.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I tried the viral 6-to-1 grocery-shopping method to see if it could improve my life. I saved money and minimized food waste, so I plan on using the 6-to-1 method again in the future. The 6-to-1 grocery-shopping method went viral when Chef Will Coleman posted a video on TikTok about how he grocery shops. So, I did the same when I tried the 6-to-1 method. Overall, the 6-to-1 method was handy, and I'd use it againI used almost all the groceries I purchased for this experiment.

Persons: —, you’ve, Will Coleman, Coleman, Paige Bennett, ricotta, pesto, Parmesan Organizations: Service

☆ 6 easy cooking hacks the busy Kansas City Chiefs dietitian uses to make meals instantly healthier
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

NFL dietitian Leslie Bonci creates meals for the Kansas City Chiefs. Bonci is busy, so uses many of the same tricks for making easy, healthy meals at home. Leslie Bonci has been an NFL dietitian for 34 years, and has worked with the Kansas City Chiefs since 2015. Bonci shared 6 cooking hacks for sneaking nutrients into meals below. So boom, boom, boom.”Bonci sometimes freezes canned pumpkin in an ice cube tray so she can use as much or as little as she needs for each meal.

Persons: Leslie Bonci, —, Bonci, it’s, ” Bonci, I've, “ That's, ” Organizations: NFL, Kansas City Chiefs, Service Locations: San Francisco

☆ UN Agency Says Aid Shipment Blocked in Israeli Port
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Feb. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The main United Nations agency providing aid to Palestinians in Gaza is facing growing administrative hurdles from Israel, with a shipment amounting to a month's supply of food blocked in port, the agency's chief said. UNRWA has dismissed staff accused of involvement in the attack and launched an investigation. He said UNRWA had been informed by a contractor that provided handling services in the port of Ashdod that it could no longer continue working with UNRWA, following instructions from the Israeli authorities. Last week, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on social media platform X that Israel was cancelling tax breaks previously offered to UNRWA. The decision was not formally communicated to the agency which only learned about it when the statement appeared on the platform, Lazzarini said.

Persons: Israel, Philippe Lazzarini, Lazzarini, Bezalel Smotrich, James Mackenzie, Steve Scheer Organizations: United Nations, United Nations Relief, Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees, UNRWA, Israel, West Bank Locations: JERUSALEM, Gaza, Israel, East, Ashdod, Turkey, East Jerusalem, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has imposed financial restrictions on the main U.N. agency providing aid in the Gaza Strip, a measure which prevented a shipment of food for 1.1 million Palestinians from reaching the war-battered enclave, the agency's director said Friday. The U.N. food agency defines a famine as when 30% of children are malnourished, one-fifth of households face acute food shortages and two of every 10,000 people are dying from hunger or malnutrition. UNRWA, which serves about 6 million Palestinians whose families were displaced during the war surrounding Israel's creation in 1948, denies the charges. UNWRA is the main provider of aid to Palestinians in Gaza, but Israeli bombardment and combat between Israel and Hamas has made much of the territory too dangerous for aid convoys to cross. Israel alleged last month that 12 employees of the aid agency participated in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in southern Israel.

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☆ I tried 28 of Trader Joe's popular dips, and I'd buy at least half of them again
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

I tried 28 dips and spreads from Trader Joe's to see which would be the best for a Super Bowl party. As a regular connoisseur of Trader Joe's salsas and spreads, I decided to try some of the chain's most popular dips. AdvertisementThe pimento cheese dip basically was comfort food in a containerTrader Joe's pimento cheese dip was soft and flavorful. VERDICT: I may not be an expert on Southern dips, but Trader Joe's pimento cheese option tasted like a winner. So it was unsurprising that Trader Joe's upgraded version of this familiar favorite turned out to be one of the standout dips I tried.

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☆ This island in Italy is home to the world's longest-living people—here's how they eat to promote longevity
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Raeleen D'Agostino Mautner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Sardinia, Italy is one of the world's five "Blue Zones" — or places around the world where an unusually large number of people live to 100 or longer. For these vibrant Sardinian senior citizens, what they eat plays an important role in longevity. But you don't need to live in Italy to get these culinary health benefits. Here's how to eat like a Sardinian for a longer life:1. Grow some of your own foodSardinians like to forage for wild asparagus, wild greens, berries and mushrooms.

Locations: Sardinia, Italy, Sardinian

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