Healthy lifestyle changes are key to successful aging

Monique Koerner is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District.
Monique Koerner is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District.

You don’t have to go to faraway countries – Greece, Cyprus or France, anyone? – to benefit from a popular style of eating.

In fact, Sharolyn Jackson says the Mediterranean diet is more a concept than a place.

“It really is an eating style that can have any flavor profile ” said Jackson, the state leader of K-State Research and Extension’s popular Walk Kansas program, a team-based challenge that encourages people to walk, jog, run, bike, swim and move however they want to live more healthfully.

As part of this year’s Walk Kansas, which wraps ups up May 20, K-State Research and Extension offered a six-week pilot course on eating the Mediterranean way.

“The Med way is just healthy eating,” Jackson said. “But there are a lot of reasons why people feel

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Effective meal planning in the age of healthy eating

By IANSlife

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS): Healthy eating has evolved from being a compromise to a lifestyle that many people strive to achieve. With an abundance of food options available, it’s important to approach meal planning with a strategy that aligns with your health goals. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, manage a medical condition, or simply try out a new diet, effective meal planning is crucial. Mahek Mody, Co-founder and CEO of Up shares three steps to help you get started:

Find Your Health Goal

The first step to effective meal planning is to identify your health goal. This could be based on your weight, medical check-up reports, or a personal decision to try out a new diet. It’s important to consult a professional to help you set this up, as they can guide you towards a realistic and sustainable goal. Once you have identified

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Try these tips for effective meal planning in the age of healthy eating

Healthy eating has evolved from being a compromise to a lifestyle that many people strive to achieve. With an abundance of food options available, it’s important to approach meal planning with a strategy that aligns with your health goals. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, manage a medical condition, or simply try out a new diet, effective meal planning is crucial. Mahek Mody, Co-founder and CEO of Up shares three steps to help you get started:

Also read: Here’s what you should keep in mind before consuming sodium-rich food

Find Your Health Goal

The first step to effective meal planning is to identify your health goal. This could be based on your weight, medical check-up reports, or a personal decision to try out a new diet. It’s important to consult a professional to help you set this up, as they can guide you towards a realistic and sustainable goal. Once

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Healthy meal kits for weight loss and fitness-friendly eating

Close up, high angle shot of woman enjoying salad with multi-colored fruit, vegetables, and grilled chicken, with a glass of water by the side
Salad with Multi-Colored Fruit, Vegetables, and Grilled Chicken

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If you’re trying to level up to a healthier lifestyle, you’ve likely heard the news: Just exercising doesn’t cut it. A good diet is just as important as cardio or daily workouts, and some research even says a bad diet can negate the positive effects of exercise. 

But healthy, balanced eating can be a challenge. Sometimes you just want to steer clear of the kitchen and order takeout after a long day (we’ve all been there). One thing meal kit delivery services do is make it easy to stay consistent with your eating habits throughout the week. 

If your doctor recommends weight loss for a certain condition, or you want to make the switch to fitness-friendly eating, then good news: There are plenty of meal kit companies that offer meals (and even entire plans) aimed at doctor-approved eating

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