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Key Takeaways The more you see something, the more you tend to like it.Familiar things seem less scary and make you feel safer.The mere exposure effect makes people like things they know, even if they aren’t the best. The mere exposure effect refers to a psychological phenomenon in which people prefer things that they are familiar with. The more frequently people are exposed to something, the more they tend to prefer it. The mere exposure effect can have an impact on a variety of different areas of life. For example, being exposed to advertisements for a product might make you…

At a Glance Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Meals Breakfast: Veggie Egg Scramble & Pear——– Lunch: Lentil-Apple Mixed Greens——– Dinner: Salmon Superfood Chopped Salad Breakfast: Blueberry PB Chia Pudding——– Lunch: Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Bowl——– Dinner: Slow-Cooker Chicken Marsala Breakfast: Blueberry PB Chia Pudding——– Lunch: Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Bowl——– Dinner: Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas Breakfast: Blueberry PB Chia Pudding——– Lunch: Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Bowl——– Dinner: Mojo Chicken w/ Veggies Breakfast: Shredded Wheat, Raisins & Walnuts——– Lunch: Chipotle-Lime Cauliflower Bowl——– Dinner: Halibut, Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa Breakfast: Berry-Green Tea Smoothie——– Lunch: Chickpea-Tuna Mason Jar Salad——– Dinner: Mushroom Bolognese & Italian Salad…

The 2025-2030 DGA introduces an upside-down food pyramid emphasizing protein, dairy and fats.A dietitian warns of its focus on saturated fats while downplaying the importance of fiber.Protein is essential, but balance is key, so fruits, vegetables, legumes and grains should remain a priority. The new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) are here, and with it comes new nutrition notes provided by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture. From nutrient recommendations to new guidance on alcohol consumption, one of the key takeaways since the new guidelines dropped has been the return of the food…

I’m already stressed that I’m not doing enough as a mom—I’m not present enough, I work too much, I forgot to read a story to them last night before bed, my house is messy, I was grumpy the other night, I didn’t join the PTA…I could go on. Feeling like I’m harming my kids when they have a little added sugar only heaps on what I’m already grappling with on a daily basis.Turns out, dietitians get it.While dietitians agree that Americans as a whole need to cut back on added sugar, they stress that swearing it off entirely is not…

Welcome back to Episode #199 of the PricePlow Podcast! Today we’re diving deep into the science and innovation behind functional proteins with Brad Meyers, VP of Functional Proteins and Snacking at Glanbia Nutritionals. This conversation explores how the supplement and functional foods industry is evolving to meet growing consumer demands for higher protein, lower sugar products that actually taste good, all while navigating the rapid market transformation driven by GLP-1 medications and changing lifestyles.Brad Meyers, VP of Functional Proteins and Snacking at Glanbia Nutritionals, breaks down the food science behind better-for-you protein products, from solving the protein bar hardness problem…

Key Takeaways People with ADHD are more likely to smoke and have a harder time quitting.Nicotine might help improve attention, inhibitory control, and working memory in people with ADHD.Smoking can increase the number of cigarettes smoked when taking ADHD medications. Teens and adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to smoke cigarettes and become nicotine-dependent than those who don’t have ADHD. They’re also more likely to start smoking at an earlier age and have a more difficult time successfully quitting as compared to the general population. This connection between nicotine and ADHD is a public health concern because…

Key Takeaways Overall eating patterns matter more than individual foods or nutrients in isolation. Consider these evidence-based nutrition strategies: Focus on patterns, not perfection. Consistent evidence shows that overall dietary quality matters more than single foods or nutrients.Nutrition supports movement—and vice versa. Adequate fueling improves energy, recovery, enjoyment of exercise and long-term adherence. Fiber and unsaturated fats matter. Higher fiber intake and healthier fat choices are strongly linked to cardiometabolic and digestive health. Undereating is a performance issue. Chronic low energy or carbohydrate intake can impair training adaptations and recovery. Individualization is essential. Dietary guidance should reflect health status, preferences, culture, access and…

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings tossed in a sweet-spicy honey sriracha sauce are a healthy, veggie-forward appetizer or meatless dinner everyone devours. They’re simple, flavorful, and ready in minutes. Honey-Sriracha Cauliflower Wings Meet my new obsession! Whenever I want something fun and a little spicy without deep-frying, I make Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings (from my air fryer cookbook). I wanted new sauce ideas and played around with a few options, and these Honey Sriracha Cauliflower Wings are now my go-to. They’re a lighter, vegetarian twist on classic game-day wings—crispy…

Natural supplements, best ingredients and newest trends in the healthy aging category. The word “aging” brings up different images to different people. Depending on one’s culture, aging can be seen as a season of new opportunities, a period of slow decline, or a period of great wisdom and meaning. One thing almost everyone can agree on, though, is that healthy aging is now more important than ever. Why? Because humans are living longer than they ever have before. In the early 1900s in the U.S., for instance, the life expectancy of a person was 47.3 years. In 2018, that number…

This week, OpenAI announced its new ChatGPT Health feature, which will let users upload their medical records and ask health related questions. However, I certainly won’t be making use of it, it might not be the best idea for you to do it either, for both reliability and privacy reasons. The new ChatGPT Health feature will be a sandboxed tab inside the app that is isolated from your conversation history in other conversations with the chatbot. This tab also allows users to connect a variety of health-tracking apps like Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, and Peloton, as well as uploading medical records…