Kaly Johnes

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Is Glyphosate in Our Food Supply Causing Cancer? Here’s What The Latest Science Says
Key Takeaways Glyphosate is a common herbicide used to kill weeds. While it's classified as a possible carcinogen, more research is needed to know for sure.
By Kaly Johnes9 months ago in Lifehack
5 Mediterranean Diet Foods to Stock Up On to Lose Weight, According to Dietitians
Key Takeaways The Mediterranean diet is filled with foods that can help with weight loss. Dietitians’ top Mediterranean diet weight-loss foods are lentils, Greek yogurt, chickpeas, nuts and leafy greens.
By Kaly Johnes9 months ago in Longevity
7-Day High-Protein Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan to Help Lose Visceral Fat, Created by a Dietitian
About This Plan This 7-day plan is set at 1,500 calories per day, with modifications for 1,800 and 2,000 calories per day.
By Kaly Johnes9 months ago in Longevity
5 Supplements to Avoid If You Have High Blood Pressure, According to Experts
Key Takeaways Certain supplements can be dangerous for people with high blood pressure. We spoke to heart-health experts about the worst supplements for high blood pressure.
By Kaly Johnes9 months ago in Lifehack
8 ‘Healthy’ Habits That Might Be Doing More Harm Than Good, According to a Dietitian
Whether you’re just beginning your journey to better health or have been eating your veggies and exercising for years, you should feel proud of yourself for making healthy lifestyle choices. However, with so much contrasting health and wellness information out there—especially from unqualified sources, it’s all too easy to fall into seemingly “healthy” habits that might actually be preventing you from achieving your goals.
By Kaly Johnes9 months ago in Lifehack
Can People with Diabetes Eat Canned Fruit? Here’s What Dietitians Say
Key Takeaways Canned fruit can be a nutritious addition to a diabetes-friendly diet. As with all fruit, canned fruit can raise blood sugar levels and should be enjoyed in moderation.
By Kaly Johnes9 months ago in Lifehack
Alfredo
Ants don’t have ears or noses, and even though they have mouths, they cannot speak. Instead, they have two long feelers on their head called antennae. These antennae are fantastic little tools that are very important in an ant’s daily life. Ants use them to pick up smells, to feel vibrations through the ground and to communicate with others.
By Kaly Johnes9 months ago in Poets
A Lesson of Tit for Tat
The camel and the fox were very good friends and very good thieves. One day, the two friends decided to cross the river so that they could travel to a nearby farm to steal food. The small fox could not swim so the camel said to his friend, ‘Climb up onto my back and I will swim across the river.’
By Kaly Johnes9 months ago in Poets
10-minute post-meal walks: Surprising benefits of the simple daily habit
Walking for 10 minutes after eating could do more for your health than you ever thought possible. This small habit could go a long way in keeping you active, enhancing insulin sensitivity, and preventing you from chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. According to a study published in the journal Nutrients, a post-meal walk can manage blood sugar spikes by 30% or more, even for people who do not have diabetes.
By Kaly Johnes9 months ago in Lifehack
US doctor warns that eating chia seeds like this can land you in the hospital: Safe ways to add this superfood to diet
It won't be wrong to say that chia seeds are nature's version of a multivitamin pill, metaphorically, of course! A few years ago, hardly anyone talked about chia seeds outside of hardcore health circles. Now, they’re popping up everywhere—from your favorite smoothie bowls to overnight puddings blowing up on Instagram.
By Kaly Johnes9 months ago in Lifehack
Ultra-processed foods may be linked to early death
People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods (UPF) may be at greater risk of dying early, a study in eight countries including the UK and the US suggests.
By Kaly Johnes9 months ago in Longevity
What Happens to Your Body When You Take Calcium Every Day
Mom wasn’t kidding when she said drinking milk would strengthen your bones. Calcium, a prevalent mineral found in dairy, is a vital nutrient for your overall health in the long term. Unfortunately, many people can easily have a calcium deficiency, depending on their dietary preferences and their lifestyles, which could increase the risk of injury and disease. According to the National Institutes of Health, 39% of Americans ages 4 and older consume less than the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) for calcium.1 In this case, a calcium supplement might be beneficial.
By Kaly Johnes2 years ago in Longevity