08 Oct, 2024
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The Healthiest Fast Food Salads You Can Buy, According To Our Expert – Health Digest

Rather than grab a packaged salad with unhealthy ingredients, Lee suggests looking for certain foods for your salad while avoiding others. “In general, fresh vegetables and the addition of grilled proteins is always a good rule when it comes to picking or creating salads,” Lee said. “Proteins in a salad are also important as it […]

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The Healthiest Fast Food Sandwiches You Can Buy, According To Our Nutritionist – Health Digest

How your food is prepared has a role to play when it comes to choosing a diet that’s best for you, and the same can be said about fast food sandwiches. “The way it is prepped can make a difference. I have nothing against a good burger, but sometimes, the meats aren’t the best quality […]

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Our Nutritionist Weighs In On The Healthiest Protein Bars You Can Buy At The Grocery Store – Health Digest

Like saturated fat, trans fat is also known to raise bad cholesterol as well as reduce our good cholesterol. “Keep this number at 0 when looking at nutrition labels. Even small amounts of trans fat increase your risk for heart disease,” Samuels cautioned. “If you see ‘partially hydrogenated’ on a food label, this is an […]

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The Surprisingly Healthy Fat You Can Buy At A Gas Station – Health Digest

Certified dietitian Vidhi Chawla told the Times of India that almond butters are great sources of the cell-protecting antioxidant vitamin E and magnesium (which supports bone and nerve health). It also contains calcium, which again contributes to healthy bones and teeth.  Almonds are great for digestion too, owing to their rich concentration of fiber. A 2022 study […]

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The Surprisingly High-Protein Snack You Can Buy At A Gas Station – Health Digest

The processing of beef jerky involves adding sodium and sugar to prolong shelf life. But there are other additives that go into the making of this high-protein food. “Many jerky brands can contain potentially harmful preservatives like nitrates as well as added sugar and excess sodium,” explains Lauren Bloch, a registered dietitian and co-founder of wellness […]