Intermittent fasting (IF) means alternating periods of eating with periods of not eating, rather than changing what you eat. It has become popular for weight loss and is often promoted with big claims about longevity and metabolism. The research is promising in some areas but more modest than the hype. Common methods What the research … Read more
Healthy eating has a reputation for being expensive, mostly because of trendy superfoods and specialty products. The foundations of a healthy diet, such as beans, oats, rice, eggs, frozen vegetables and seasonal fruit, are among the cheapest foods in the store. The key is planning and cooking at home. Plan before you shop Cheap, nutritious … Read more
Mindful eating means paying attention to what and how you eat, without judgment. It is not a diet and it has no forbidden foods. Its aim is to reconnect with hunger, fullness and taste, which many of us lose when eating in front of a screen or on the run. Notice hunger and fullness Before … Read more
You can eat a wide range of foods with braces. The goal is to avoid the few that break brackets, bend wires or get stuck, and to make the first sore days after fitting or tightening easier. Your orthodontist’s instructions come first; the American Association of Orthodontists also has patient guidance. Foods that are generally … Read more
