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A balanced, nutrient-dense breakfast is important for several reasons, including providing nutrients that reduce your risk of disease. We’re not about to tell you that one specific “superfood” will zap your chances of ever developing cancer, because that’s not true. But what you eat can be a powerful tool for supporting your overall health in…

Many factors contribute to weight problems, including inactivity and diet. To keep kids healthy we need to assess them by more than a weight scale. A group of children race each other. (Image: Canva) This article, by high school student Katie Payne was produced out of News Decoder’s school partnership program. Katie is a student…

Key Takeaways Labneh is a creamy, tangy dairy product with multiple ways to enjoy it. Labneh contains probiotics and is a good source of protein and calcium. Depending on the brand, it can be high in saturated fat and sodium. I live in Chicago, where the neighborhoods are lively and diverse, just like the restaurants…

Troy Students Advocate for Healthy Eating at HOSA Leadership Conference in Traverse City (Eunah Kim and Ananya Anand with Cherie W. Rolfe) Troy, MI – Nutrition isn’t optional—it’s vital. And too many people, especially children and under-served families, don’t have access to the knowledge or the resources to eat well.  That was the motivation for the…

If there’s one snack you can always find in my kitchen pantry, it’s popcorn. My mom was a wellness girl before being a wellness girl was cool, and she drilled into my head that popcorn is a healthy snack. Unsurprisingly, I’ve taken this into my adulthood, often DIYing my own with kernels, avocado oil, and…

When it comes to fruit, berries might reign supreme. Delicious by the handful or sprinkled into smoothies and yogurt, berries are also packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. And they’ll satisfy a craving for a little something sweet. All this to say, berries can easily find their way into one’s daily diet. But just how…

Aurora Public Schools partnered with the American Diabetes Association to launch a program at several local schools to help curb diabetes and obesity in children, according to a news release. The program, Project Power, is a free health program for students ages 5 through 12 and launched at Jewell Elementary School April 22. Lessons from…

GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy are rapidly growing in popularity. In fact, research from KFF last year found that about one in eight Americans had either used or were currently using a GLP-1 weight loss drug.  The surge in popularity has been especially noticeable in Hollywood, where stars such as Meghan…

Let’s be real: Crash diets were never the way to go. Despite ads that have historically touted promises of losing 20 pounds in a matter of days, that’s not the route to sustainable weight loss. However, it may lead you to wonder: How much weight can you lose, realistically, in a month—or even a week? …