Category: Healthy Food

Over 200,000 families ‘missing out on free food’

Cheerful mother and baby spending time in shopping in supermarkets, shallow depth of field

The findings come as households continue to face record of supermarket inflation. (Getty)

More than 200,000 pregnant women and families with young children are missing out on free food payments available through a government scheme, according to new analysis.

Only 64% of eligible people were receiving the Healthy Start payments in March 2023, according to the food charity Sustain – falling short of the government’s target of hitting 75% by the end of that month.

New analysis by the charity shows 207,000 families across England, Wales and Northern Ireland missed out on a potential £68m in Healthy Start Scheme payments in the last year.

These payments could be a lifeline for many struggling families, with the cost of living crisis seeing the price of fresh food in the UK rising by 17.8% in the year to April.

Furthermore, recent research from the Food Foundation shows the number of households with

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How Parents Can Nurture Healthy Food Habits in Kids

Introducing children to a healthy diet from an early age is crucial for their overall development, well-being, and future eating habits. Healthy eating habits contribute to maintaining a healthy weight, reducing the risk of chronic diseases, and supporting mental and physical growth. However, parents often face challenges when it comes to convincing their kids to consume nutritious foods. Establishing a positive relationship with food and teaching children to make healthy choices is vital for their long-term health and well-being.

Creating an environment where healthy food choices are accessible, appealing, and enjoyable is the key to fostering a love for nutritious foods. Parents play a significant role in shaping their children’s food preferences and eating habits, which often carry into adulthood. With patience, persistence, and creativity, parents can guide their kids towards making healthier choices and enjoying a wide range of foods.

In this article, we will discuss practical tips and

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The Evolution Of The Health Tech: Positive Change Through Interoperable Solutions

The American Healthcare Industry has experienced many large-scale changes in the past few decades. This timeframe has afforded us many drastic reforms in the industry such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or the widespread shift towards Value-Based Care. However, the most noteworthy and significant change is the gradual adoption of software solutions into the healthcare industry. The digitization of healthcare has brought numerous benefits to healthcare organizations that are able to streamline their day-to-day operations. More importantly, these solutions have made life easier for care providers and patients by simplifying the delivery of care. In order for these complex systems to operate, they need to display competency in interoperability.

How Interoperability Ties It All Together

Interoperability in the context of healthcare refers to the use of many complex systems and information technology (IT) to exchange and interpret health-based data. As many software systems were designed for specific tasks, the

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I’m a nutritionist – here are the 14 worst foods for your health – how many are you eating?

DIET, as we all know, is a key part of good health. After all, as the saying goes; you are what you eat.

If you eat unhealthy foods consistently, then over time, your body will likely pay the price.

How many of these foods do you eat regularly?

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How many of these foods do you eat regularly?

In fact, the root cause of a number of illnesses is a poor diet – a lack of decent nutrition can increase the risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and at least 13 different types of cancer.

A nutritious diet is vital for a healthy body and mind, so what are the foods that we should be cutting out or at least cutting down on, in order to maintain good health?

1. Jam donuts

Although this sweet treat might taste delicious, Registered sports nutritionist Rob Hobson notes that it contains white flour and sugar, plus it’s deep fried.

“Just

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Improving Patient Care Through Technology Orchestration

As healthcare shifts towards a more patient-centric approach, health providers across the world are looking for innovative ways to enhance the patient care journey. The infusion of software solutions into the healthcare industry has helped providers improve the overall patient experience. One of these solutions is Care Orchestration, a method that uses Information Technology (IT) to improve the care journey. Care Orchestration can be defined as the coordination of many complex computer systems, servers and applications in a way that enhances the care journey. In a clinical setting, Orchestration allows for a simplification of patient workflows and an overall improvement in efficiency. Care Orchestration helps healthcare providers streamline their existing care journey by identifying and addressing their current inefficiencies.

Care Orchestration and Value-Based Care

Care Orchestration is an instrumental asset for health systems that seeks to adopt a value-based outlook. This system is a polar opposite from the traditional fee-for-service

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Top 5 Health Benefits Of Eating Seasonal Foods

Top 5 Health Benefits Of Eating Seasonal Foods
Incorporating seasonal foods into your diet is an effective way to improve overall health and wellbeing

Including more seasonal foods into your diet not only provides a varied and delicious range of options but also offers numerous health benefits.

We can find leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables in abundance during the winter season, while refreshing fruits such as watermelon, muskmelon, and mangoes make the summer season even more special. Seasonal eating or adding more seasonal foods to our diet is a simple and effective way to get essential nutrients and stay healthy. It is a well-known fact that seasonal foods are fresher, tastier, and have a higher nutritional value than out-of-season foods. In addition to these benefits, seasonal foods are not sprayed with as many chemicals and pesticides to make them bigger or taste better.

“India is blessed with a diverse and rich variety of fruits and vegetables which change

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Cava Mediterranean Review As It Plans to Go Public-Review

Brett Schulman, Ike Grigoropoulos, Dimitri Moshovitis, and Ted Xenohristos founded Cava in 2011 to share the “Mediterranean Way” of eating with others in an accessible fast-casual format.

Cava founders


Cava


The first Cava restaurant opened in Bethesda, Maryland, in 2011.

Cava in Anaheim Hills, California


Nancy Luna


Cava’s setup might be familiar if you’ve visited Chipotle. It’s a walk-along ordering system, where two to three employees prepare your order along a prep line.

CAVA, starting line


Nancy Luna


With many ingredients available, there are endless choices for customizing the perfect bowl or pita.

Cava in Anaheim Hills, California


Nancy Luna


Last month, Cava owner Cava Group, announced plans to go public by filing a confidential draft of its S-1 prospectus with regulatory authorities.

Cava interior


Cava


The IPO market has slowed down over the past year. But, Cava joins a few other chains looking to go public, including Panera Bread and the owner of the Brazilian steakhouse of Fogo de Chão, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Increasing Patient Retention and Revenue with Referral Management

The ratio between the number of dentists and the population in the USA is 61:100000. More than one in five (21.3%) said that they had not visited the dentist in the last few years. One of the top reasons adults cite for avoiding the dentist is the inability to find a convenient location or appointment time. Specifically, 19% of adults have not visited the dentist in a few years because they cannot find a convenient location or appointment time. As a dentist or dental practice manager, it is crucial not only to manage existing patients but to account for lost opportunities and plans to improve patient experience, especially with appointment schedules and completion. This will result in an increase in the number of patients visiting dental centers.

Dental centers/groups can begin by leveraging technology to manage the patient referral workflow. Inbound patient referrals having dental issues usually have accompanying ailments

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This Is The Best Diet For Keeping Your Metabolic Rate Up, Health Experts Say

If you’re looking for a new diet plan to boost your metabolism and lose weight, look no further: The Mediterranean diet is currently ranked first on the US News & World Report’s 2023 Best Diets list for the sixth year in a row.

What’s not to love about the Mediterranean diet? Not only is it actually quite delicious, but research suggests a Mediterranean-style diet can reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and other serious health conditions. The meal plan is filled with healthy foods to keep your metabolic rate up, strengthen bones, relieve aches and pains, minimize visceral fat, and boost energy and brain power.

To learn more, we spoke with Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, an anti-aging and weight loss doctor, and a Certified Nutrition Specialist. She believes that the Mediterranean diet is the best diet for boosting your metabolism and losing weight. Read on to learn more!

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Adventurer Bear Grylls’ healthy eating plan is absolutely nuts

We always knew Bear Grylls had balls — but this is ridiculous.

For many years, he lived as a vegan, existing on raw juices, vegetables and pulses.

But Grylls has now gone to the other extreme and lauded the health benefits of eating organs such as the liver, heart and even the testicles.

The adventurer, 48, said his diet was built around “grass-fed, good quality” red meat, raw dairy and fruit as well as organs. He steers clear of bread and pasta, and avoids processed foods.

The former soldier has even put his face to a dietary supplement range that includes “beef thyroid” and “beef lung”.

“The way I build all of my meals is around … good quality red meat,” he said in an online video. “I always throw in a bit of liver as well every few days.”

He said that he had been convinced by research that

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