KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — March is National Nutrition Month and doctors are urging residents to watch what they eat. “That builds our strength and allows us to have good skin, good hair and good organs functioning overall,” said Dr. Valena Fiscus D.O. from Kirksville Family Medicine at A.T. Still University When it comes to eating a…

Workplace efforts geared toward healthy eating can lead to more than healthcare cost savings for employers. Better dietary habits also help employees reduce stress, balance hormones and boost engagement and productivity.  The number of obese adults in the U.S. is steadily increasing, jumping more than 10% between 1999 and 2020, according to the Center for…

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — With March being recognized as National Nutrition Month, Del Sol Medical Center is reminding El Pasoans of the importance of not only a healthy, balanced diet for themselves but also one that is good for the environment. Jackline Diaz-Jacquez, the director of clinical nutrition services at Del Sol Medical Center,…

The ‘biggest barriers’ to healthy eating 1. Accessibility to whole foods – from grocery store access to price tags Gensler said “people often think that healthy eating requires using fresh, organic produce and organic products,” which “can be costly” and is “not accessible and affordable for everyone.” She also notes that for consumers who live…

Over the past few years, the term “ultra-processed” has cast a shadow over numerous foods. When you hear this phrase, you may think of it as synonymous with “avoid at all costs.” It’s true, of course, that research has shown ultra-processed foods—which are known for high levels of processing, including added preservatives, sugars, flavors, and…

If you drink artificially-sweetened beverages regularly, recent research suggests it might be impacting your heart health. A new study, published March 5th, 2024, in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a journal of the American Heart Association, has found a potential link between consuming artificially-sweetened drinks and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is a…

New series and classes will be added throughout the spring to provide faith communities with nutrition education and practical cooking tips and recipes to help prevent or overcome heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and other chronic health conditions with a plant-based diet. Food for Life instructor Charles Smith, a pastor at New Horizon…

You may be one of the 9 out of 10 Americans who consume caffeine, according to Food Insight. While there is nothing wrong with enjoying a cup or two of your favorite caffeinated drink, it can actually be confusing to know how much caffeine each beverage contains, especially when the caffeine content is not required…

OSWEGO COUNTY — Integrated Community Planning of Oswego County (ICPOC) joins other sponsor organizations across the country to recognize National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week March 10-16. The recognition highlights the invaluable work of child and adult care providers in promoting healthy eating. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for…

Last week saw the release of the latest study lambasting ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as the cause of our dietary ills. The largest study of its kind, published in the British Medical Journal, found that UPFs are directly linked to 32 harmful effects to health, including higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and mental health…