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Ditching Carbs? This Is the Healthy Pasta Swap You Need to Try Instead
Spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepo L. var. medullosa Alef.) is a member of the pumpkin family. It is a small, yellow, watermelon-shaped edible gourd with a mildly sweet and nutty flavor. Cooking transforms its firm flesh into tender, spaghetti-like strands, making it an excellent pasta substitute. The squash is low in calories and carbohydrates, making it a good option…
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Pennsylvania Health Department Recommends Heart-Healthy Eating Plan
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has outlined a comprehensive eating plan aimed at promoting heart health among its residents. The focus is on incorporating nutrient-rich foods while minimizing the intake of unhealthy fats and added sugars. Vegetables and Fruits: A Cornerstone of Heart Health Central to the heart-healthy plan are vegetables and fruits. Leafy greens,…
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Dietitians promote heart-healthy eating for American Heart Month
FARGO — Local dietitians are using February to promote heart-healthy diets in an effort to reduce the risk of heart disease during American Heart Month. Makenzie Schmitz, a registered dietitian with Sanford Health, recommends limiting sodium, sugar and trans or saturated fats — not just in February but year-round. Instead, she encourages people to focus…
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More high school students skip breakfast, report says
In 2023, about 1 in 4 high school students ate breakfast daily, according to a survey of adolescent health and well-being from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that charted a decline in students’ health lifestyle behaviors between 2013 and 2023. The report, which describes 10-year trends and more recent changes over a two-year…
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Visionary Meals Launches Retail Partnership Program to Bring Healthy, Ready-to-Eat Meals Closer to Communities
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Visionary Meals, a Columbus-based leader in chef-prepared, locally sourced meals, is excited to announce the launch of its Retail Partnership Program, a new initiative designed to make healthy eating more convenient and accessible. This program builds on Visionary Meals’ commitment to simplifying nutrition by offering ready-to-eat, high-quality meals in retail locations throughout the…
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Party like a champ this Superbowl Sunday
It’s game day. Better yet, it’s Super Bowl LIX when our Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs. You’re pumped and ready for the Birds to take care of business. But wait! Before you settle down in front of that wide-screen TV, here are a few rules of the game to help you to…
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What Is Front-of-Package Food Labeling? And Will it Help?
Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed food companies use new, front-of-package labels highlighting the levels of fat, salt and added sugar in their products. In issuing the proposed rule Jan. 14, the government agency noted, “The U.S. faces an ever-growing epidemic of preventable diet-related chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes…
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Toledo GROWs expanding community gardens through Mercy Health partnership and grant
The partnership between Mercy Health and Toledo GROWs will expand community gardens in food-insecure neighborhoods to increase access to fresh, healthy food. TOLEDO, Ohio — A local organization has received a boost in funding to increase the reach and impact of community gardens in the city’s most food-insecure neighborhoods. The Mercy Health Foundation awarded a…
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New Studies Highlight the Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods at Home: “We Need Strategies”
A recent study has found that breakfast quality and caloric distribution play a pivotal role in managing health markers such as cholesterol, body fat, and kidney function. Published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging, the research examined 383 participants aged 55 to 75 who were obese, overweight, and diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Participants…
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Inspired by a Cancer Diagnosis, A North Texas Restaurant Reimagines Its Entire Menu To Showcase Cleaner Ingredients
In 2024, Partner and Co-CEO of UNCO Sameer Patel discovered that he had cancer. He and Elias Pope’s North Texas-based hospitality group owns Leela’s, HERO, Culpepper, Standard Service, Milli, and the most health-driven of the bunch — HG Sply Co. “My lymphoma diagnosis in early 2024 was a complete shock — I was young, healthy, and…
