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The FDA announced last week that it’s changing its enforcement of regulations concerning food-dye claims on package labels. The agency said manufacturers will now have more “flexibility to claim products contain ‘no artificial colors,’” as long as they don’t use dyes that are petroleum-based.[1]“Long-standing practice has been to require labeling when anything was added to a food to enhance or change its color, no matter the origin of that coloring material,” says Brendan Niemira, PhD, the chief science and technology officer at the nonprofit Institute of Food Technologists. “The FDA will now change how they enforce that requirement.”The change means…

Vitamin D isn’t found in a lot of foods, but there are foods that contain more than an egg does.Salmon, trout, sardines, mushrooms and fortified milks may all have more vitamin D than eggs.Enjoy milk in a smoothie or latte, sautéed mushrooms or a grilled salmon or trout for dinner. Vitamin D, often called the “sunshine vitamin,” is essential for maintaining healthy bones, supporting immune function and regulating mood. Unfortunately, many people don’t get enough vitamin D, especially in the winter months when sunlight exposure is limited. This fat-soluble vitamin is found naturally in some foods, which is why it’s…

I’m a self-proclaimed wellness warrior. Honestly, there isn’t much I haven’t tried, or would at least be open to testing. Supplements? I’ve got dozens of them. Red light therapy masks? I alternate between two. Name a post-workout recovery tool, and I can almost guarantee I own it, or have used it at least once. So when vibration plates started popping up on my Instagram feed, my curiosity immediately perked up.For weeks I watched social media clips of people standing on these futuristic-looking platforms while claiming better circulation, faster recovery, toned legs, and even fat loss. I was intrigued, but also…

The Buteyko Clinic International published this article: If you frequently contract colds despite maintaining a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and overall healthy habits, you are not alone. Many individuals experience recurrent illness despite these efforts. An often overlooked factor is breathing patterns. Mouth breathing, especially during sleep, can subtly compromise the body’s natural defenses and increase susceptibility to viral infections. This article examines the influence of breathing habits on immune function, the mechanisms by which mouth breathing elevates the risk of colds and flu, and strategies for restoring healthier breathing patterns to support overall health. Breathing and the Immune System…

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It finally happened. After months of speculation, ChatGPT officially has ads. OpenAI revealed the news on Monday, announcing that ads would roll out in testing for logged-in adult users on Free and Go subscriptions. If you or your organization pays for ChatGPT, such as with a Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, or Education account, you won’t see ads with the bot.OpenAI says that ads do not have an impact on the answers ChatGPT generates, and that these posts are always clearly separated from ChatGPT’s actual responses. In addition, ads are labeled as “Sponsored.” That being said, it’s not exactly a church-and-state…

Take advantage of our biggest giveaway yet – there are 100 Tower 7-litre air fryers up for grabs, exclusively for Good Food subscribers.To enter, answer this question:Which is best cooked in an air fryer?A) RisottoB) SoupC) ChipsFor your chance to win, follow the link HERE and submit your answer.The promoter is Immediate Media Company London Limited (publisher of Good Food). The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over who are current Good Food print and/or app subscribers at the time of entry. Employees of the promoter, its group companies or anyoneprofessionally connected with the competition are excluded.…

But soon after that, the International Skating Union (ISU), skating’s worldwide governing body, made the decision to ban backflips from competition due in large part to the high risk of head and neck injuries. In fact, Kubicka reported his own coach, Evy Scotvold, suffered a head injury practicing the move as a member of the Ice Follies, according to Ice Skating International—a fact Kubicka only learned after his Olympics turn. (Other banned sports moves include the Korbut flip and the Thomas salto, both in gymnastics, for context.)For the next 47 years the ban stood, though a few skaters still performed…

Small improvements in sleep, activity and diet together were linked to longer healthspan.Just minutes more sleep or movement daily showed measurable longevity benefits.Combining habits reduced how much change was needed in any one area. What if just a few small changes to your daily routine could help you live not only longer, but healthier? A new study shines a spotlight on SPAN behaviors—sleep, physical activity and nutrition—and explores how they can work together to make a real difference in our health.  Instead of focusing on each habit in isolation, researchers looked at the power of making modest improvements in all…

When schedules are packed and energy is low, nothing saves dinnertime quite like a good freezer find. Frozen meals are the ultimate backup plan—always fresh and ready, whether you need it tonight or months down the road. Just microwave, bake, or air fry, and you have a delicious low-effort meal, ready to eat in minutes. Frozen pizzas and casseroles are reliable staples, but frozen nuggets might be the most fun of all. Bite-sized, crowd-pleasing, and the perfect vehicle for your favorite dips and condiments, nuggets are the ultimate snack or meal for adults and kids alike. If you have a…