How healthy is corned beef?

How healthy is corned beef?

If you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, corned beef may be on your menu. This dish has become a traditional Irish-American staple for spring break—but it’s not exactly known as a health food. So just how unhealthy is corned beef—and are there ways to make it a little better for you? Here’s what to know. Despite … Read more

We asked a dietitian why eating ‘clean’ can make you feel bad

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The concept of clean eating involves eating minimally processed foods as close to their natural state as possible, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. However, there are major drawbacks to clean diets when they are very restrictive, such as reducing carbohydrates. To better understand the nutrient gap in clean eating, we spoke with … Read more

New clinic offers free treatment provided by U of I mental health counseling graduate students – IPM Newsroom

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CHAMPAIGN – A new clinic in Champaign offers community members free counseling and treatment provided by graduate students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The healing, training and research clinic is staffed by graduate students enrolled in a two-year mental health counseling master’s program. The clinic is offering appointments this semester through May 6, with … Read more

The new initiative seeks to strengthen evidence-based nutrition research Japan forward

The new initiative seeks to strengthen evidence-based nutrition research Japan forward

To promote food, nutrition and health, the International University of Health and Welfare (IUHW) has launched a new training course in collaboration with two major Japanese food companies, Ajinomoto and Meiji. The goal of the program is to cultivate professionals who can conduct evidence-based food research, disseminate research findings internationally, and contribute to debates about … Read more

Morning vs evening workout: Fitness expert says trends are changing

The best workout schedule for you will likely be one that gets you in the gym often and with lots of motivation. (Hiroku Miswick/The New York Times)

welfare Evening workouts are on the rise as fitness meets social time. The best workout schedule for you will likely be one that gets you in the gym often and with lots of motivation. (Hiroku Miswick/The New York Times) Are you an early bird exerciser or a workout reformer night owl? According to NASM-certified Muscle … Read more