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Sustainable healthy diet modeling for a plant-based dietary transitioning in the United States
Abstract The potential environmental and nutritional benefits of plant-based dietary shifts require thorough investigation to outline suitable routes to achieve these benefits. Whereas dietary consumption is usually in composite forms, sustainable healthy diet assessments have not adequately addressed composite diets. In this study, we build on available data in the Food4HealthyLife calculator to develop 3…
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Mintel top trends to watch for in 2024: Processed foods, climate change, healthy aging
In the webinar, Zegler broke down the trends to watch for in 2024 into four distinct categories, including Trust the Process; Climate Changes, Comfort Endures; Age Reframed; and Eating, Optimized. In each category, CPG companies have responded to the challenge with new product innovations to meet the growing trend. While price and value are top…
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‘Food is medicine’: Farmers market, food bank among initiatives dedicated to nourishing Missourians
When Katie Molitor joined the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture in 2019, she knew Boone County needed to put nutritious, affordable food on more tables. Two years later, she came up with a plan: Give year-long prescriptions to patients for fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement their diet. The idea took root, and the result…
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Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz Speaks During Food is Medicine Jumpstart Session – Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Mark Doyle, President and Chief Executive Officer at Holy Cross Health; Virginia Wiley, Holy Cross Health Community Benefit Coordinator; Jolene Mullins, Vice President at South Florida Hunger Coalition; Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Kim Saiswick, Vice President Community Health & Well-Being at Holy Cross Health; Michael Farver, President/CEO South Florida Hunger Coalition University of Florida interim provost Dr.…
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What Is Zinc & Why Do You Need It? Here’s What Dietitians Say
You may have found yourself in discussions about zinc, sparking curiosity about its significance in your diet. In this article, we’ll discuss the role of zinc, its potential benefits and food sources of the crucial mineral. Let’s dive into the science-backed importance of the micronutrient and answer commonly-asked questions. Pictured Recipe: Ground Beef & Potatoes…
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Gallbladder Diet: What To Eat And What To Avoid
People with gallbladder issues or gallstones should adjust their diet to avoid triggering symptoms, says Dr. Brown. It’s recommended to follow a nutritious, well-balanced diet rich in fiber and to drink an adequate amount of water as this can help ease symptoms, advises Sabrina Oliver, a registered dietitian and senior clinical nutritionist of the Division…
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Nutritionists Say These Fruits May Be Beneficial for Weight Loss
If you’ve made the decision to lose weight for your health, adjusting your diet may be on the list of lifestyle changes you plan to make. With that, it’s natural to wonder what foods are best to load up on, including the best fruits for weight loss. As you probably know, fruits are packed with…
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Choose convenience ingredients wisely for quick and healthy home-cooked meals
While we may aspire to cook meals from scratch, time limitations often get in the way, especially during the busy holiday season. Wisely chosen convenience ingredients can fit into a healthy eating plan. Some boxed, frozen and canned foods contain a lot of salt or sodium. When choosing a product, check the amount of sodium…
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Governor Hochul Highlights Continued Success of Program to Distribute Meals to Veterans, Service Members and Their Families Through New York State’s Partnership With Hellofresh
Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the continued success of an initiative to distribute meals to New York’s veterans, service members and their families through a partnership between the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services and HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit delivery company. Initiated to combat food insecurity that was exacerbated during the COVID-19…
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Gympass and Lifesum bring hormonal health to employees managing menopause
For employees managing menopause at work, the impact of changing hormones is about way more than hot flashes. Symptoms associated are vast and varied — and are a costly workplace distraction as well as a weight on workers’ physical health and well-being. Lost productivity and healthcare costs for women managing menopause symptoms leads to an…
