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Baltimore Food Access: Alternative sources for healthy foods (Part 2)
Baltimore City is working with programs to provide healthy food options beyond brick-and-mortar stores to ensure everyone has access.Going to a neighborhood grocery store is something many take for granted, but 16% of Baltimore City residents don’t have a grocery store in their community.Angela Coleman said choosing healthier foods has been one of the best…
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New York Commits to Universal School Meals in 2025 Budget: A Transformative Step for Educational and Health Equity – NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College)
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Cost an obstacle to a healthy nursery lunch
52 minutes ago ShareSave Stuart Woodward BBC News, Essex ShareSave Getty Images Rising prices and children’s reluctance to try new foods are two of the biggest obstacles to providing healthy meals to under-5s, according to a new report. ‘Nourishing Our Future’ is the first-ever study examining food and nutrition in pre-schools in Essex – a…
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Kroger Health hosts global conference to promote healthier eating
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Nearly 700 people from around the world have gathered in the Tri-State area this week for a special conference hosted by Kroger Health. The event, titled “Nourishing Change,” is taking place at the Hard Rock Casino and brings together healthcare providers, grocers, and innovators who have developed new products globally. Participants at…
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Repackaging Diet Culture: How ‘Functional’ Food Took Over the Snack Aisle
To participate in the $2 trillion U.S. wellness market, you can sign up for a Pilates class, sip a green juice…or snack on a bag of high-fiber gummy worms. In recent years, we’ve traded Diet Coke for prebiotic soda, and 100-calorie snack packs for pints of high-protein ice cream. This shift reflects the explosive growth…
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Nutritionist shares 5 heart-healthy foods that naturally lower bad cholesterol: From almonds to berries
Nutritionist shares 5 heart-healthy foods that naturally lower bad cholesterol: From almonds to berries ByAkanksha Agnihotri May 14, 2025 06:33 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Nutritionist Ritika Samaddar shares 5 power foods, including almonds and oats, to naturally lower LDL cholesterol and boost your heart health this summer. As the temperature rises, making mindful…
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We Asked 3 Dietitians Their Favorite Plant-Based Milk—They All Said the Same Thing
Plant-based milks can vary substantially in terms of nutrition. Dietitians say fortified soy milk has as much protein and nutrition as cow’s milk. It’s also packed with vitamins, minerals and protective isoflavones. If you’re a vegan, have a cow’s milk allergy or milk doesn’t agree with your stomach, you may be looking for a plant-based…
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Do You Need to Limit Dietary Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is essential for health, but high LDL cholesterol levels can increase your risk of disease. Dietary cholesterol does not directly increase blood cholesterol levels. Maintaining a healthy diet and regular physical activity supports healthy cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is arguably one of the most misunderstood nutrients. Remember the days when eating egg yolks was taboo?…
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I’m a Sustainable Dietitian—These Are the 7 Foods I Always Buy
Though Earth Month has come and gone, I live every day like it’s Earth Day as a sustainability-focused registered dietitian. Through this unique lens, I view every food choice as not only a way to nourish myself but also take care of my greater environment. In fact, procuring food in a thoughtful way is one…
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I’m a Dietitian & These 6 Small Changes Helped Me Eat More Fiber
Most Americans are not eating enough fiber which is important for our health. There are several ways we can incorporate fiber-rich foods throughout the day to increase your intake. The key is eating a variety of different high-fiber foods daily to best meet your needs. Only 1 out of 20 Americans are consuming the recommended…