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Meijer Makes Healthy Foods More Accessible for SNAP Participants
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its ongoing commitment to expand access to healthy foods, Midwest retailer Meijer is now accepting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on its Meijer app, providing a more convenient option for customers to pay for groceries like fresh produce and milk.…
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‘Doctors dismissed me for years, then diagnosed me with coeliac disease’
There are so many varying perceptions, misconceptions and ideas surrounding coeliac disease and being gluten-free. ‘It must be so restrictive’, ‘Coeliac disease is super rare’, ‘A breadcrumb surely won’t hurt’… yet, coeliac disease – an autoimmune condition where your immune system attacks your intestines when you eat gluten – affects 1 in 100 people in…
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7 Foods to Avoid With High Blood Pressure, Doctors Say
Having high blood pressure can have far-reaching effects on your health, damaging your heart, arteries, brain, kidneys, eyes, and more. Most notably, hypertension can put you at risk of a heart attack or stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Your doctor may prescribe medications such as diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors,…
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Fast Food Is a Luxury, Milk Is Toxic—Have We Finally Reached a Healthy Food Tipping Point?
Once considered a quick and affordable meal option, fast food is now seen as a luxury by many Americans. According to a recent survey by LendingTree, nearly 80 percent of Americans view fast food as a luxury due to rising menu prices. This shift is particularly pronounced among those struggling financially, including individuals earning less…
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Mom-To-Be Masaba Gupta Gets Candid About Her “Pregnancy Cravings”
Masaba Gupta loves to eat clean. The soon-to-be-mom often leaves us craving yummy delights. Courtesy: her Instagram food diaries. Recently, Masaba conducted an Ask Me Anything session and she spilled beans about her “pregnancy cravings”. When a fan asked her “How’s pregnancy craving going”, the ace fashion designer-turned-actress revealed that she has been craving “nutritious…
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Cultivate these healthy morning habits to keep cholesterol levels in check
Eating fatty food, sedentary lifestyle, lack of proper exercise, smoking and drinking alcohol can increase cholesterol to dangerous levels. High cholesterol is a ‘silent killer’ that can increase the risk of heart disease. So, it is better to start your day with some good habits that can augur well for your health. People with high…
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Rise and dine: The science behind why breakfast matters, according to experts
Skipping a morning meal is a habit that can have significant health repercussions. Despite longstanding advice that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, many Americans continue to skip it. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, about 25% of Americans forgo their morning meal, a habit that can have significant health…
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Do You Have A 9-5 Job? You Must Include These 5 Foods In Your Daily Diet
Eat Healthy To Stay Productive Those who lead busy 9-to-5 corporate lives are often not able to prioritise their health. They sacrifice eating nutritious meals, thereby compromising their health. If you are one of them, here is a food guide for you. According to nutritionist Lovneet Batra, you must eat certain foods every day that…
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WFP Kyrgyz Republic Country Brief, May 2024
Attachments In Numbers 27,554 people assisted 543 mt of food assistance distributed US$0 million six-month net funding requirements (May 2024 – October 2024) Operational Updates Active Labour Market Programmes WFP participated in the nationwide conference “Jany Kadam” on social mobilization, which was hosted by the President. Over 800 participants of the government poverty graduation programme…
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Balanced Diet: Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining optimal health and wellness is important to maintain a complete life. Balanced diet serves as the cornerstone of this effort and provide roadmaps for important power and longevity. Nourishing your body with the right nutrient combination not only supports your physical health, but also maintains mental clarity and emotional balance.…