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Nutrition labels lead to healthier eating in teens, study finds
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health in Austin explored how nutrition labels affect eating behaviors among middle-school and high-school students in Texas. Study: Using the Nutrition Facts Label to Make Food Choices Is Associated with Healthier Eating among…
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Program helps low-income residents eat healthier for better quality of life
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Today’s column serves as an excellent opportunity to share information about one of the UAF Cooperative Extension Services programs. It is called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program Education (SNAP-Ed), which has job openings that can be found at careers.alaska.edu.…
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The Worst Thing To Put In Your Cart At Walmart, According To Health Experts
For many people, Walmart is a one stop shop for everything from home decor to household essentials to groceries. There are always plenty of great deals on shelves, and typically, lots of great quality items to choose from (although customers do recommend steering clear of a few duds). But if you’re aiming for a healthier…
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Olivia Culpo Loves Doing Cold Plunges With 49ers Fiancé Christian McCaffrey
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey may be working up a sweat at the Super Bowl this weekend, his fiancée, Olivia Culpo, is dialed into her fitness routines, too. The Miss Universe 2012 winner and influencer, 31, shares what she’s up to with her followers on the reg—and that includes how she stays fit…
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Valentine’s Day: Know health benefits of red foods for heart health and more
Red coloured foods not only look vibrant, but are also healthy. This Valentine’s Day, eat red foods for heart and general well-being. Red is celebrated globally as the colour of love, passion and desire. It is also linked to the heart. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, red becomes the dominant colour across clothes, flowers,…
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Belize Expo on healthy eating habits
by Kristen Ku BELIZE CITY, Wed. Feb. 7, 2024 Today, hundreds of pre-school, primary, and high school students from the Belize District gathered at the Belize City Civic Center for the Health and Nutrition Expo. This event, titled “Healthy Schools, Healthy Habits, Healthy Belize,” is a joint venture among the Ministry of Health and Wellness…
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Can candy be a healthy Valentine’s Day snack? Experts share how to have a healthy holiday.
Remember that giddy feeling waking up on Valentine’s Day in middle school? For students, “love day” is often an excuse to wear pink and red, stock up on candy and chocolate, spend the afternoon on heart-shaped crafts and pass out dollar-store Valentine’s Day cards. If you were lucky, maybe your crush would drop one on…
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The 4 Worst Fatty Foods To Cut Out In 2024 Because They Clog Your Arteries & Damage Your Heart Health, Experts Warn
A heart-healthy diet is one of the most crucial components of a healthy life overall. It’s nearly impossible to overstate the impact your diet can have on your cardiovascular system. While there are plenty of heart-healthy foods you should be adding to your plate, there are also a number of harmful options you should avoid…
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This Cozy 20-Minute White Bean Soup Is on Weekly Rotation in My Kitchen—Here’s Why
I think we can all agree that when it comes to weeknight meals, the quicker the recipe, the better. Weeknight recipes also receive bonus points in my book when they deliver on the following elements: minimal dishes required, flexible enough to make ingredient substitutions, and well-rounded nutritionally. And this cozy White Bean, Kale & Kielbasa…
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HAM BAN! Red light on student favourite sandwich at schools
The humble ham and cheese toastie — one of the most popular items on school canteen menus — has been banished to a list of restricted foods under controversial changes to WA’s school food and drink rules. Under new recommendations dropped on schools in December, ham is one of a raft of food and drink…
