Next week (5/11-5/17) is National Women’s Health Week! As women, it’s a perfect time to think about how what we eat affects our health. We all know life can get busy, but taking a moment to focus on healthy eating habits can make a big difference, especially for women. Additionally, studies show that when a…

Have you heard of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)? Despite its unassuming name, EFNEP is a valuable program that fosters healthy eating habits. It actively supports families expecting a baby or raising children and teenagers on a limited income. Many participants qualify for vital assistance programs like SNAP, WIC, Head Start, or…

Type 5 diabetes and diet: How are they linked? Dietician explains and shares 4 tips for healthy eating ByTapatrisha Das May 07, 2025 01:50 PM IST Share Via Copy Link From hydrating the body to avoiding added sugars, here are a few dietary habits that can manage type 5 diabetes. While most people are familiar…

Food Jonezi and local community partners recently brought flavor and health education to Southeast D.C., celebrating National Nutrition Month with a mission to show that nutritious eating can still be delicious and culturally rooted. Experts agree that nutrition plays a critical role in promoting health and preventing or managing chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes,…

Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to a new study published today (Wednesday) in Human Reproduction, one of the world’s leading reproductive medicine journals. The findings remained unaltered by the girls’ body…

Madeline Holcombe, CNN May 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM The foods you pack in your kids’ lunch boxes may have an impact on whether they experience their first menstrual cycle too early, according to new research. Eating a more inflammatory diet was associated with a 15% greater chance of kids having their first period in…

(CNN) — The foods you pack in your kids’ lunch boxes may have an impact on whether they experience their first menstrual cycle too early, according to new research. Eating a more inflammatory diet was associated with a 15% greater chance of kids having their first period in the next month, whereas a healthier diet…

Daniel Silver, also known as Houdanny, specializes in sleight-of-hand and close-up magic. Daniel Silver was very concerned over the rising childhood obesity rates when he became a nutritionist but knew it would take more than some fun facts to keep kids interested. Silver is not just passionate about healthy eating — he’s passionate about magic.…

As director of nutrition at Winona Area Public Schools, Jennifer Walters has developed many programs to increase student engagement, encourage healthy eating habits, and strengthen community connections.  It is because of that work that the Minnesota School Nutrition Association (MSNA) named Walters the 2025 Minnesota Director of the Year. The award recognizes the extraordinary contributions…