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This is such a good point especially for thanksgiving! We oftentimes over indulge during the holiday as it’s always been part of the tradition but it may not be aligned with our health! Pace the food out and eat what you’re comfortable with not what you’re expected to. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
There’s a difference in choosing foods that make you feel physically better versus following rules because you “should”.
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
This is such a good point especially for thanksgiving! We oftentimes over indulge during the holiday as it’s always been part of the tradition but it may not be aligned with our health! Pace the food out and eat what you’re comfortable with not what you’re expected to. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I’m looking forward to eating turkey and gravy this Thanksgiving! Normally turkey can be a little dry but my family cooks a gravy to add to the turkey so it doesn’t taste as dry! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
November 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I’m looking forward to eating turkey and gravy this Thanksgiving! Normally turkey can be a little dry but my family cooks a gravy to add to the turkey so it doesn’t taste as dry! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Spinach is extremely high in Vitamin E which help protect the macula! The macula gives individuals their 20/20 clarity in their vision so it is essential to protect at all costs! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
#Spinach offers numerous healthful benefits, including roles in supporting #heart health, #eye health, #digestion and #bone strength, and it provides vitamins A, C, K and #iron, making it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. www.eatingwell.com/spinach-bene...
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Spinach Every Day
Can eating spinach regularly improve your health? Learn the health benefits of spinach, its nutrition facts and ways to enjoy this leafy green.
www.eatingwell.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Spinach is extremely high in Vitamin E which help protect the macula! The macula gives individuals their 20/20 clarity in their vision so it is essential to protect at all costs! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
www.aao.org/eye-health/t...
This article revolves around key fruits and vegetables which promote eye health. As an future optometrist, I recommend a diet rich in Vitamin A to best support their ocular growth. This article was easy to read and very informative! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
This article revolves around key fruits and vegetables which promote eye health. As an future optometrist, I recommend a diet rich in Vitamin A to best support their ocular growth. This article was easy to read and very informative! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
36 Fabulous Foods to Boost Eye Health
Opt for a diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Here are 36 fabulous foods that can benefit not only your heart but your eyes.
www.aao.org
November 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
www.aao.org/eye-health/t...
This article revolves around key fruits and vegetables which promote eye health. As an future optometrist, I recommend a diet rich in Vitamin A to best support their ocular growth. This article was easy to read and very informative! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
This article revolves around key fruits and vegetables which promote eye health. As an future optometrist, I recommend a diet rich in Vitamin A to best support their ocular growth. This article was easy to read and very informative! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
One ket factor which maintains unhealthy weight is snacking. These fiber rich alternatives allow you to continue snacking while maintaining a diet and make you feel full longer. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
6 easy swaps to add more fiber to your diet - replace chips with popcorn, use mashed berries instead of jam, use avocado instead of butter/mayonnaise, substitute lentils for meat, use brown rice/quinoa instead of refined grains, and banana peels blended into smoothies. www.delish.com/kitchen-tool...
8 Easy Swaps To Add More Fiber To Your Diet, According To Nutritionists
It's a lot easier than you think.
www.delish.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
One ket factor which maintains unhealthy weight is snacking. These fiber rich alternatives allow you to continue snacking while maintaining a diet and make you feel full longer. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
One thing from Tom’s story which reflects what we have learned so far is the connection between fear and obesity. Like in James Corden’s video, we believe that we can scare obese people to lose weight. However this fear can actually be the reason for weight gain
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
November 17, 2025 at 12:34 AM
One thing from Tom’s story which reflects what we have learned so far is the connection between fear and obesity. Like in James Corden’s video, we believe that we can scare obese people to lose weight. However this fear can actually be the reason for weight gain
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I never knew that diet sodas still increase rates of obesity and diabetes. Water is a great options but sometimes I enjoy the fizz of sodas. Maybe I’ll incorporate seltzer waters more into my diet! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Regularly substituting #water for #diet beverages contributed to greater #weight #loss and was associated with a twofold increase in the diabetes remission rate among women with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and #obesity or overweight. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Switch to Water From Diet Sodas May Boost Diabetes Remission
Switching from diet sodas to water may help women with type 2 diabetes and obesity or overweight lose more weight and improve their likelihood of achieving long-term diabetes remission.
www.medscape.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I never knew that diet sodas still increase rates of obesity and diabetes. Water is a great options but sometimes I enjoy the fizz of sodas. Maybe I’ll incorporate seltzer waters more into my diet! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I especially like the connection James Corden made with obesity and poverty. Like we talked about last week, healthy foods oftentimes come with a hefty price. As a future healthcare provider, I need to promote healthy treatment as accessible and affordable as possible.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
November 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I especially like the connection James Corden made with obesity and poverty. Like we talked about last week, healthy foods oftentimes come with a hefty price. As a future healthcare provider, I need to promote healthy treatment as accessible and affordable as possible.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
As someone who cooks often, flavor is incredibly important in my meals. So, why not encourage more people to eat vegetables through delicious dishes like this minestrone!
www.veggiessavetheday.com/minestrone-s...
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www.veggiessavetheday.com/minestrone-s...
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
October 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
As someone who cooks often, flavor is incredibly important in my meals. So, why not encourage more people to eat vegetables through delicious dishes like this minestrone!
www.veggiessavetheday.com/minestrone-s...
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
www.veggiessavetheday.com/minestrone-s...
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
“Cheapness of Unhealthy Food”
While a healthy diet is important, it is not always affordable or realistic. For example, while ground beef is loaded with fillers, for the same amount it is about 30% cheaper than its steak counterpart.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
While a healthy diet is important, it is not always affordable or realistic. For example, while ground beef is loaded with fillers, for the same amount it is about 30% cheaper than its steak counterpart.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
October 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
“Cheapness of Unhealthy Food”
While a healthy diet is important, it is not always affordable or realistic. For example, while ground beef is loaded with fillers, for the same amount it is about 30% cheaper than its steak counterpart.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
While a healthy diet is important, it is not always affordable or realistic. For example, while ground beef is loaded with fillers, for the same amount it is about 30% cheaper than its steak counterpart.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Vitamins don’t always need to be ingested as a supplement! Maintaining a balanced diet with meats and leafy vegetables allows you to ingest the proper vitamins and nutrients needed for healthy living!
Known for its #antioxidant, #fiber and vitamin content, #kale can aid in #detoxification, support eye health, lower #cancer risk, improve #digestion and combat #inflammation. health.clevelandclinic.org/kale-benefits
Kale: What It Is, Nutrition and Benefits
Kale is a superfood packed with nutrients. Here’s how it can benefit your entire body and overall health.
health.clevelandclinic.org
October 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Vitamins don’t always need to be ingested as a supplement! Maintaining a balanced diet with meats and leafy vegetables allows you to ingest the proper vitamins and nutrients needed for healthy living!
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Vitamins can not be made by the body and as such are often taken as supplements. Vitamin D, is absorbed into our body from the sun, many take pills to address deficiency. Overdosing vitamins can be extremely harmful to the body.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Vitamins can not be made by the body and as such are often taken as supplements. Vitamin D, is absorbed into our body from the sun, many take pills to address deficiency. Overdosing vitamins can be extremely harmful to the body.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
What doctors wish patients knew about vitamins and supplements
With more than 100,000 different supplements available, it is unclear what is safe to take. Three physicians aim to clear things up about vitamins and supplements.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Vitamins can not be made by the body and as such are often taken as supplements. Vitamin D, is absorbed into our body from the sun, many take pills to address deficiency. Overdosing vitamins can be extremely harmful to the body.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Vitamins can not be made by the body and as such are often taken as supplements. Vitamin D, is absorbed into our body from the sun, many take pills to address deficiency. Overdosing vitamins can be extremely harmful to the body.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
An easy addition of beans into a diet is a great way to lower cholesterol! Beans are a fantastic source of protein and can easily be implemented in salads, soups, or stews!
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Participants who ate 1 cup of beans per day over 12 weeks had decreased total #cholesterol and high-sensitivity #C-reactive protein. #diabetes www.healio.com/news/primary...
Daily cup of beans improves heart health in those with prediabetes
ORLANDO — Eating a cup of beans daily reduced inflammation and improved cholesterol levels in people with prediabetes, a randomized control study presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting showed...
www.healio.com
October 19, 2025 at 1:06 AM
An easy addition of beans into a diet is a great way to lower cholesterol! Beans are a fantastic source of protein and can easily be implemented in salads, soups, or stews!
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
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One diet tactic people use for a healthier lifestyle is increased consumption of fiber. Fruit is a fantastic way to get daily intake of fiber while enjoying a sweet treat! Fiber is great for keeping you full longer and reducing snack cravings.
#beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
One diet tactic people use for a healthier lifestyle is increased consumption of fiber. Fruit is a fantastic way to get daily intake of fiber while enjoying a sweet treat! Fiber is great for keeping you full longer and reducing snack cravings.
#beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Kiwis and mineral water can cut constipation, says new guidance
New guidance for doctors says focusing on fruit in our diets can help with a really common complaint.
www.bbc.com
October 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
www.bbc.com/news/article...
One diet tactic people use for a healthier lifestyle is increased consumption of fiber. Fruit is a fantastic way to get daily intake of fiber while enjoying a sweet treat! Fiber is great for keeping you full longer and reducing snack cravings.
#beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
One diet tactic people use for a healthier lifestyle is increased consumption of fiber. Fruit is a fantastic way to get daily intake of fiber while enjoying a sweet treat! Fiber is great for keeping you full longer and reducing snack cravings.
#beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Maybe a healthy diet is not one of a fad diet but rather one that takes inspiration from a culture! Mediterranean food oftentimes focuses on grains and greens allowing the consumption of essential fibers and micronutrients @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
A #Mediterranean dietary pattern can significantly reduce the risk of age-related #macular #degeneration by up to 34% www.eatingwell.com/mediterranea...
The Mediterranean Diet Could Lower Your Macular Degeneration Risk by 34%, New Study Suggests
Researchers looked at the relationship between Mediterranean diet adherence and risk of age-related macular degeneration. Learn what they found.
www.eatingwell.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Maybe a healthy diet is not one of a fad diet but rather one that takes inspiration from a culture! Mediterranean food oftentimes focuses on grains and greens allowing the consumption of essential fibers and micronutrients @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
The Atkins diet is a low carb and high protein/fat diet. The diet promotes avoiding quick carbs like rice or candy (carb rich foods associated with obesity). Carbs are essential, especially for energy. How does this diet effect an individual’s health and energy? @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
October 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Atkins diet is a low carb and high protein/fat diet. The diet promotes avoiding quick carbs like rice or candy (carb rich foods associated with obesity). Carbs are essential, especially for energy. How does this diet effect an individual’s health and energy? @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Another way to make a meal nutrient debse is through homemade fruit smoothies! Not loaded with sugar like many premade smoothies are, a fresh fruit smoothie is packed with nutrients! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
This vibrant smoothie features spinach and kale — the cancer-fighting greens that keep you going — as well as sweet green grapes, a pear, orange and banana.
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Recipe: Green Grape Smoothie
This vibrant green smoothie contains spinach, kale, grapes and more. It’s easy to whip together to keep you going.
cle.clinic
September 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Another way to make a meal nutrient debse is through homemade fruit smoothies! Not loaded with sugar like many premade smoothies are, a fresh fruit smoothie is packed with nutrients! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I really enjoy eating white rice, but oftentimes rice alone is both not fulfilling or satisfying. To add more nutrients I like to add some stir fried meat, like chicken or beef for protein, along with some vegetables like bok choy for fiber and micronutrients. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
September 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I really enjoy eating white rice, but oftentimes rice alone is both not fulfilling or satisfying. To add more nutrients I like to add some stir fried meat, like chicken or beef for protein, along with some vegetables like bok choy for fiber and micronutrients. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
After tracking my food consumption, I noticed I drink a lot of water, especially while I study. However, water actually may not be the most hydrating drink I could drink! Maybe I will start drinking coconut water again to help keep my hydrated through my studying! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Coconut water is a great natural rehydration drink alternative. It is low in calories, provides vitamin C, and many #electrolytes, including #potassium, #sodium, #calcium, and #magnesium. www.prevention.com/food-nutriti...
The Hidden Benefits of Drinking Coconut Water
Here’s why you should be drinking more!
www.prevention.com
September 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
After tracking my food consumption, I noticed I drink a lot of water, especially while I study. However, water actually may not be the most hydrating drink I could drink! Maybe I will start drinking coconut water again to help keep my hydrated through my studying! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I believe my recall was fairly inaccurate. While the recall was easy, identifying exact portions or quantities of condiments or seasonings used made the count non precise. One thing, I was fairly suprised by was how much water I drank! #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I believe my recall was fairly inaccurate. While the recall was easy, identifying exact portions or quantities of condiments or seasonings used made the count non precise. One thing, I was fairly suprised by was how much water I drank! #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Food oftentimes is used as the main driver of a diet, determining if it’s successful or not. However, taken too far, food loses its purpose in life. A cornerstone of cultures and a universal uniter, food should be appreciated not regulated! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
PSA: You don’t have to earn your food. It’s not a reward for being “good” or punishment for being “bad.”
September 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Food oftentimes is used as the main driver of a diet, determining if it’s successful or not. However, taken too far, food loses its purpose in life. A cornerstone of cultures and a universal uniter, food should be appreciated not regulated! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
One macronutrient that is essential to life is fats. Fats serve as long term energy storage, in comparison to the short energy given by carbohydrates. One fun fact I learned was that fat is used in our nerves as part of the myelin sheath. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
September 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
One macronutrient that is essential to life is fats. Fats serve as long term energy storage, in comparison to the short energy given by carbohydrates. One fun fact I learned was that fat is used in our nerves as part of the myelin sheath. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Truly an amazing superfood! I usually will add chia seeds to my Greek yogurt as they puff up in the yogurt and double it’s quantity making me feel full much longer! Chia seeds are also an excellent source of fiber and host numerous health benefits! Small but mighty💪 #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
#Chia seeds can help lower #cholesterol, blood pressure and #triglycerides, contributing to reduced #cardiovascular disease risk. www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a6391...
These Little Seeds Have A Ton Of Surprising Health Benefits
Here's why dietitians call them "nutritional rock stars."
www.womenshealthmag.com
September 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Truly an amazing superfood! I usually will add chia seeds to my Greek yogurt as they puff up in the yogurt and double it’s quantity making me feel full much longer! Chia seeds are also an excellent source of fiber and host numerous health benefits! Small but mighty💪 #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
One thing that stood out from the readings was the idea of Oversized Headlines, or flashy titles that attract readers but may not hold scientific or nutritional merit. These click bait titles are particularly apparent in fad diets that are not scientifically backed. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
September 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
One thing that stood out from the readings was the idea of Oversized Headlines, or flashy titles that attract readers but may not hold scientific or nutritional merit. These click bait titles are particularly apparent in fad diets that are not scientifically backed. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
My name is Coby Yin, I’m Pre-Optometry Class 2031. I am taking this course for a BEH elective and dietary health is quite interesting. I’m very curious to discuss intermittent fasting and if it’s harmful. I associate healthy eating with micronutrients. My favorite food is steak! @beh353 #beh353
September 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
My name is Coby Yin, I’m Pre-Optometry Class 2031. I am taking this course for a BEH elective and dietary health is quite interesting. I’m very curious to discuss intermittent fasting and if it’s harmful. I associate healthy eating with micronutrients. My favorite food is steak! @beh353 #beh353