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An Olive Oil-Centered Curriculum in California Seeks to Help an Ailing County
An Olive Oil-Centered Curriculum in California Seeks to Help an Ailing County – Olive Oil Times Despite its agricultural mite, Kern County suffers from elevated levels of food insecurity, obesity and diabetes compared to the rest of the state. Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard integrates extra virgin olive oil into the curriculum to encourage consumption among…
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What should you look for in a multivitamin?
Unlike prescription medications, multivitamins aren’t reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety or effectiveness. Manufacturers are responsible for making sure their products are safe. Nebraska Medicine pharmacist, Kaitlyn Stewart, PharmD recommends vitamins that are United States Pharmacopeia (USP) verified. This means it’s gone through voluntary tests of purity and safety. You should also…
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Following ‘Life’s Essential 8’ Habits Can Slow Aging by 6 Years, New Data Shows
Remaining fit and youthful for as long as possible is a goal many of us strive to achieve. Did you know that by implementing specific healthy habits into your routine—and being consistent with them—you could add even more years to your life? As a matter of fact, by following “Life’s Essential 8” habits, you’ll be…
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1st free grocery store in Newport News opens; leaders hope it will ease food insecurity
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A free grocery store in Newport News is giving people access to fresh and healthy food, giving Peninsula families who may be struggling with food insecurity plenty of options to choose from. Inside the doors of THRIVE Peninsula, a local nonprofit, you will see the city’s first free grocery store. Monday…
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UGA receives multiyear grant to address obesity in Georgia
The University of Georgia has been awarded $804,000 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve access to healthy foods and physical activity in Georgia counties with high rates of obesity. Two decades after being named an epidemic, high rates of obesity persist nationwide. In Georgia, one-third of adults are obese, and therefore,…
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A vegan diet may be better for your heart, not taste buds
A study of 22 pairs of identical twins found that a vegan diet may be superior to an omnivorous diet at boosting cardiovascular health. The researchers instructed one of the twins to eat an omnivorous diet, and the other to eat a vegan diet, for eight weeks. The paper was published in the Journal of the American…
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Impossible Hot Dogs Have Arrived, and New Research Says They’re a Heart-Healthy Swap for Meat
Since 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified hot dogs—and other types of processed and red meats—as class 1 carcinogens, a category these animal products share with tobacco and asbestos due to their proven links to cancer. If you’re craving a juicy hot dog but don’t want to throw health precautions to the wind,…
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10 Best Costco Frozen Meals Available Now, According to Members
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. When you become a Costco member, you unlock access to members-only perks, unique bakery offerings, and a ton of freezer…
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8 health benefits of eating coconut
You must have heard that coconut oil is an elixir for your hair. But did you know it has many other health benefits? If not, read on to learn how eating raw coconut is good for your overall health. 1/8 Improves heart health Coconut contains a unique combination of fatty acids, including lauric acid, which…
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How to Protect Your Gut After COVID, According to a Gastroenterologist
When you think of COVID, you may think of a cough, respiratory issues and a loss of taste and smell, but COVID can also impact your gut. We’re not just talking about vomiting and diarrhea either. Covid can actually alter your gut microbiome—the community of organisms like fungi, bacteria and viruses that live in your…
