Healthy food beyond reach for many low-income Londoners: Health unit

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Londoners on welfare seeking nutritious meals would spend nearly half their monthly income doing so, a new health unit report says, as stagnant social assistance rates and skyrocketing grocery costs put basic needs out of reach for the city’s poor.

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Glentoran boss Rodney McAree thrilled to see Junior produce his best in win over Cliftonville

Paddy McLaughlin’s Reds were blown away by a scintillating first-half showing from the Glens, ignited by a classic strike from English-born Junior and a delicious double from Bobby Burns, who took his goal tally for the season to 10.

The result moved Glentoran up to third-place in the Danske Bank Premiership table, but they still trail cross-town rivals Linfield by five points, so automatic qualification — which accompanies second-spot — is still a big ask for the east Belfast institution.

Junior got the show on the road in 19 minutes. He gobbled up a pass from Luke McCullough and held off challenges from Odhran Casey and Jonny Addis before producing a smart finish.

Burns then struck after the half-hour, drilling into the bottom corner before walloping home a sizzler seconds before the break.

“I thought Junior was fantastic,” purred McAree.

“He’s had to be patient since he arrived at the

NUH’s healthy keto diet leads to weight loss without increasing bad cholesterol levels

SINGAPORE – Weighing 115kg and standing at 1.74m, Mr Tan Ban Thong had trouble buying clothes. Walking a short distance left him breathless and flying was tough as airplane seats were often not wide enough.

The 60-year-old deputy director of human resources is in a much better place today after he shed 25kg last year.

The breathlessness has gone away, and he has better control of his health issues, including diabetes, hypertension and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

The secret to his success is the Healthy Ketogenic diet developed by Dr Lim Su Lin, the chief dietitian at the National University Hospital (NUH).

The key feature of the diet is keeping to a net carbohydrate level (carbohydrates minus fiber) of 50g or less a day to induce ketosis, where stored fat (instead of glucose) is broken down to provide energy.

That works out to three or 3½ slices of white bread,

6 healthy substitutes for butter for weight loss

Butter, oh butter, how we love you! Whether it’s slathered on toast, used to cook up a storm in the kitchen, or baked into delicious treats, butter is a beloved ingredient. But let’s face it, too much of it can be detrimental to our health. So, if you’re looking for some healthy substitutes for butter that won’t compromise on taste, you’re in the right place! In this article, we’ll butter you up with six tasty and nutritious substitutes that will make your taste buds dance with delight. So, let’s get started!

Butter is a staple ingredient in many dishes, but it’s also high in saturated fat and calories, which can be detrimental to your health. Luckily, there are several healthy substitutes for butter that you can use in your cooking and baking.

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Say goodbye to butter and try these healthier substitutes! Also read: Is butter better or cheese? Here’s what

Pilot projects showcase positive impacts on Indigenous health outcomes

“Then they can have that comfort of knowing that there’s somebody advocating for them already, or helping their family members”

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Initiatives that are improving the health outcomes for Indigenous people in Alberta were celebrated at an event in Downtown Edmonton Wednesday.

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