In the wellness world, things you’ve already heard are boring. Why would you want to hear yet another person tell you something you’ve heard a million times: that almost any exercise can be good, that a healthy diet includes a variety of foods including vegetables, and so on? It’s much more interesting to watch somebody…

Maya Angelou once said, “Eating is so intimate. When you invite someone to sit at your table… you’re inviting a person into your life.” According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 13 percent of households are experiencing food insecurity. This includes more than 22 percent of Black families and over…

Published on November 22, 2023 As holiday festivities are approaching, Metro Health is encouraging the community to take safety measures to stay healthy while preparing for the upcoming celebrations and family gatherings. Metro Health’s nutrition education program ¡Viva Health! reminds you that the holidays are a great time for families to create traditions and healthy…

Mayors and representatives from 7 cities visit Switzerland from 19-22 November 2023, as part of the 3rd Mayors Dialogue. The dialogue is part of the WHO global initiative on Urban Governance for Health and Well-being (2020-2028), that has enabled experience and knowledge exchange to inspire innovative and practical ways of shaping cities to create health…

Thanksgiving meal 2 photo As you fill up your plates this holiday season, it’s important to decide what to, and what not to add to your meal.  Health experts say moderation is key.  Surrounded by holiday staples like turkey, casseroles, stuffing and more, it’s an easy time to overeat and break any healthy eating habits. …

If you’re curious about where to start when working toward your goal weight, consider checking out the Mediterranean Diet, this year’s #1 weight loss plan. Not only is the MedDiet an exceptional healthy lifestyle choice because of its emphasis on fresh fish, veggies, whole grains, fruits, and nuts, but there are also so many amazing…

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – You can’t really have a Thanksgiving turkey without stuffing, right? But what if you’re gluten intolerant? No worries – The Market has some great gluten-free stuffing mixes that taste as good as the original stuff. Copyright 2023 KEVN. All rights reserved.

Sakara Life’s version of a Snapple fact is one-part superfood spotlight, one-part mirror mantra. I found these words written on the packaging of my breakfast last week: “There’s more vitamin C in acerola cherries than almost any other fruit. That means extra collagen-supporting, immunity-encouraging power to give you sun-level luminosity. Beam on, Sakaralite — you’re…

Hannaford supermarkets unveiled its educational Snack Pals Plates program earlier this year across all of its stores. The program, which ran until October 31, 2023, offered fresh fruit and veggie snack packs for kids which were priced at two for $5 and prominently displayed in produce sections. The portable snack packs were specially designed to…

An influx of sweets—pumpkin pies, cozy drinks, holiday cookies—is the norm this time of year. Winter festivities often involve larger meals with foods that might be richer than what you’re used to, and trying to navigate the seasonal sugar rush can be overwhelming.   Let’s be clear: There’s always room for sweets in a dancer’s diet.…