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FDA Will Now Allow Yogurt to Claim it Can Reduce Diabetes Risk—But Can It Really?
Could a simple refrigerator staple help prevent type 2 diabetes? Food manufacturers can now claim that yogurt reduces the risk of this chronic disease, according to a new ruling from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As of March 1, 2024, the FDA announced that it did not object to the use of certain qualified…
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New healthy eating adventures for Aprilia
For 16-year-old Aprilia Kleopatra Yambeabdi, who was raised on the outskirts of Abepura city in the Papua province by a single mother, the idea of having a healthy breakfast used to feel like a distant possibility. The “My Plate” menu – recommendations for a healthy balanced diet that Aprilia saw at the local public health…
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5 healthy meals for 4 under $50, plus shopping list and tips
Tired of spending a ton on groceries only to get home and feel overwhelmed deciding what to cook, or worse, letting ingredients go to waste? “Good Morning America” Food has you covered thanks to one food creator who’s sharing the perfect seasonal shopping list to make five accompanying healthy recipes that will feed a family…
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‘I gave up chocolate and ultra-processed food for 2 months
Eating healthily and exercising will keep us healthy in both body and mind – but simple changes can also make a huge difference. With so many different lifestyle changes to make, diets to potentially try, and gyms to subscribe to, it can be hard to know which exact things to modify to make the biggest…
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Feeding Tampa Bay teaches ABCs of nutrition and healthy eating to kids
TAMPA, Fla. — At Academy Prep Center of Tampa, many middle-schoolers know Toucan Sam. But as for the actual ingredients in Sam’s Froot Loops, not so much. That’s why Tiffany Johnson is paying a visit. “I want them to have a sense of self and understanding that their opinions matter when it comes to what…
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5 nutritional powerhouses to easily add to your diet this month
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – March is National Nutrition Month, making it a great time to look at our diet and see if there is something we can add to make us healthier. We get plenty of information about what to remove from our diets, which can be difficult because we are creatures of habit, but adding…
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Mommy Minute: Are sports drinks with electrolytes healthy?
You’ve probably seen a lot of sports drinks advertising that they have electrolytes in them, which are important for your body. But, many of those same drinks are also filled with other ingredients, and they’re not always healthy. “They do have some electrolytes added with water, they do generally have a good amount of sugar added…
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Fasting in Ramadan? Healthy tips to feel energetic throughout the day
Balanced Diet Stock up on a balanced diet during non-fasting hours is crucial. Meals should include complex carbohydrates- sources such as whole wheat, ragi, bajra, amaranth, lean proteins- such as chicken, fish, healthy fats- such as almonds, walnuts, roasted sunflower and flax seeds, fruits, and vegetables to provide sustained energy and essential nutrients.
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Clemson’s Orangeburg clinic promotes healthy eating
Dionne Gleaton A group of ladies included in a rural health clinic’s diabetes management program enjoyed colorful quesadillas and a spinach and strawberry salad during a recent cooking demonstration. Orangeburg resident Marcella Fogle was among them. “Sometimes people will tell you something, but don’t do the follow up to see, ‘Are you doing that? Have…
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Rabid raccoon found in Chenango County
Mar. 12—The Chenango County Department of Public Health announced Monday, March 12 that a raccoon located on Tamarac Road in the town of Preston tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was tested Monday by the state Wadsworth Laboratory. Residents and visitors in the area are advised to not pick up or handle any stray or…
