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It’s alarming to know that half of the infants aged between six and 23 months in Bangladesh are consuming unhealthy and ultra-processed food. According to the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2022, conducted by the National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT), the diet for 50 percent of infants contains sugar-laden beverages and foods that are high in fat or sodium content including chips, chanchur, instant noodles, burgers, etc. These were deemed unhealthy based on WHO and UNICEF guidelines. Overall, the survey says, there are more than 23 lakh children consuming unhealthy food.

Unfortunately, the problem is not limited to infants or minors. Thanks to the proliferation of packaged food in the country, most

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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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Healthy Spinach Salad Recipe With Goat Cheese, Pear & Creamy Balsamic Dressing | Salads


Looking for fresh and easy for lunch or dinner? This salad recipe with goat cheese and pear is my go to for a healthy balanced meal without any big planning needed. This easy, nutritious meal, with ingredients that can be adapted based on what you have on hand, saves the day for me. I’ll share my favorite combination but I’ll also include some ideas for you to play with to make it your go to favorite as well.

The salad is a light and healthy mix of salad greens or spinach, sweet pepper, fresh pears, goat cheese and almonds. The salad dressing is a simple mixture of balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard and maple syrup. Adjust the ingredients to your taste buds. Like it with a little more spice? Add a bit more Dijon. Like textures? Make that country Dijon! Sweeter? Maybe a bit more of the sweetener of your

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PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ may slash women’s pregnancy odds by up to 40%, study finds

Higher exposure to “forever chemicals” found in the environment and many everyday products may help explain why some women struggle to get pregnant, new research suggests.

The study found that higher levels of perfluoroalkyl substances – known as PFAS – in the blood of would-be mothers were associated with up to 40 per cent lower chances of achieving a successful pregnancy.

The researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, the US, say women trying to conceive should therefore avoid products known to contain PFAS, such as non-stick cookware, microwaveable popcorn or anti-stain fabrics.

“PFAS does reduce fertility in women, and PFAS exposure should be reduced in women who are planning a pregnancy in order to make it easier for them to conceive,” the study’s lead author Dr Nathan Cohen told Euronews Next.

He and his colleagues looked at blood samples from 382 women aged

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Five Tips for Healthy Eating in 2023

by RIAH DURICKNOURISHED FOLKS

Since I started Nourished Folks, my mom has been trying to get me to use the word “health” in our marketing. But I’m annoyed by the organic food market, jaded by the diet industry and sticking my nose up at counting calories. She is right, though, that the kind of food we sell in the shop is, by definition, healthy.

To us at Nourished Folks, “healthy” food is a cornucopia of rainbow vegetables that come from the ground, anchored by beans and grains to sop them all up. We think healthy food is made mostly from scratch, is organic sometimes when the stars align and generally just feels good for you to eat.

With that said, here are some healthy eating tips for 2023:

1. Every time you take a bite of food or sip a hot mug of whatever it is that you love,

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Healthy food options are limited for many rural WV communities

CLAY — On a recent weekday, Sarah Williams was doing what she does most Tuesday mornings: waiting for a weekly delivery of produce, meat and dairy products for her mom-and-pop grocery store, Small Town Market.

“You know it’s Tuesday, but you never really know what time,” Williams said, looking past the empty wooden tables in her storefront. “It’s kind of a struggle to get things in here.”

Williams and her husband, BJ, expected to face some challenges when they started Small Town Market just as the first wave of pandemic closures hit West Virginia in 2020. But they knew Clay County had spent years struggling to keep local grocery stores alive; so when town of Clay mayor Josh Shamblin asked the Clendenin couple if they could help his residents access fruits, vegetables and protein, the Williams decided to open their store.

Tuesdays, however, highlights just how delicate and difficult it

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