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Community health event promotes healthy eating for kids during ‘Tasty Tuesday’
PITTSBURG, Kan (KOAM). – Children and parents enjoyed “Tasty Tuesday” at the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas. The event, part of the Week of the Young Child, focused on promoting healthy eating habits.
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More produce, less dairy for low-income families under US nutrition program changes
By Leah Douglas (Reuters) – Nearly 7 million low-income women and children will be able to purchase more fruits and vegetables but less dairy after the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized changes to a key federal nutrition program on Tuesday. The updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the…
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Chicago pilot program helps Medicaid patients with high blood pressure get healthy food
CHICAGO (CBS) — A prescription for produce; In Pilsen, a pilot program is helping Medicaid patients reduce chronic health conditions through healthy food. A team of people are working together to get results as the program passes the one-year mark. Over the past year, Eddie Chavez has found the keys to better health come in…
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How often can you eat pasta a part of a healthy diet? Here’s what dietitians say
Sarah Jacoby Updated April 9, 2024 at 10:18 AM If you’ve ever felt bad for eating pasta (or any carbs), dietitians want that to end here. “Pasta is definitely demonized and it shouldn’t be,” Caroline Susie, a registered dietitian based in Dallas and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, tells TODAY.com. “First of…
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‘Balanced’ diet most protective for mental health, cognitive function
Share on PinterestFollowing a balanced dietary pattern has the best effects on brain health, new study suggests. Image credit: Wokephoto17/Getty Images. Dietary patterns and food choices impact brain function, but the specific relationship between food and the brain is complex. Researchers are interested in finding out what diets optimize brain functioning and health. One study…
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The 7 Best Supplements To Lower Cortisol
If you’re constantly feeling stressed out, you’re not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, more than one-third of U.S. adults report feeling overwhelmed most of the time, and younger adults aged 18 to 44 are more likely to feel this way than older adults. When you’re feeling stressed, your body releases cortisol (the “stress…
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Administration Announces Finalized Updates to Foods Provided Through WIC
FOOD ACCESS … Enhancements will promote nutrition security and maternal and child health, increase flexibility for participants and follow Administration’s successful efforts to fully fund WIC PUBLISHED ON April 9, 2024 The WIC food packages are prescribed foods and beverages specifically designed to supplement the foods and beverages participants already consume and fill in key…
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Healthy eating trending
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Prof Tim Spector says cutting out 2 food groups can lead to huge health impacts
What we eat plays an enormous role in our overall health and wellbeing. Not only this but certain foods have been shown to either lower or raise our risk of various health issues. When it comes to our diets in the UK, one expert has revealed that making two changes could be hugely beneficial to…
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How to Choose The Healthiest Peanut Butter, According to Dietitians
Walking down the peanut butter aisle may confront you with an overwhelming amount of choices to make. Between the dozens of brands, ingredients and special labeling, you might leave feeling confused about the healthiest choice to make. We spoke to dietitians to find out exactly what they recommend when choosing the healthiest peanut butter at…
