Wellness is defined as the state or quality of being in good health. Wellness culture, on the other hand, is more complicated. According to Christy Harrison, registered dietitian nutritionist and …
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Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to join the 30-day challenge and receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. An avid walker and Start TODAY member, TODAY’s…
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Protein is one of the three important macronutrients that provide us with calories (the other two being carbohydrates and fat.) It’s used in many bodily functions including cell maintenance and…
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The difference between added sugars, natural sugars and artificial sweeteners
by Todayby TodayAmericans consume, on average, 17 teaspoons of added sugar every day, putting us in excess of the daily limits suggested by the American Heart Association, which recommends: No more than…
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Stopping Ozempic or Wegovy? A dietitian explains how to keep the weight off
by Todayby TodayI’m a dietitian, and lately, I’ve seen a lot of interest in pharmacological approaches to weight loss from my patient population. Most patients fall into one of two categories —…
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What Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin tells herself when she doesn’t feel like working out
by Todayby Today“I was so certain that that opportunity was mine. I felt it within every inch and every fiber of my being,” she continues. “I’d never been so certain of anything in…
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Weight loss with Ozempic or Wegovy may reduce desire for alcohol in some patients
by Todayby TodayAfter 15 months of taking the Ozempic-like weight loss drug Wegovy, Jamel Corona has lost 50 pounds — a boost she says she needed to prevent from developing Type 2…
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What is ultra-processed food? Studies show linked to cancer, mortality and poor mental health
by Todayby TodayWhat do studies show about the regular consumption of ultra-processed foods? A handful of corn chips during a football game or a store-bought cookie after dinner won’t make a huge…