March is Nutrition Month, which is the perfect time to take a closer look at something you probably learned in school years ago but may not have thought about recently: the five food groups. Depending on your age, you may have been taught about the food groups using the Food Wheel, Food Guide Pyramid or…

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – Livewell Wichita County is gearing up to celebrate National Nutrition Month with an event lined up for next Tuesday, March 26. As part of the nationwide initiative promoting healthy eating, Livewell Wichita County is offering a free cooking class aimed at educating attendees while having fun in the kitchen. Jelecia…

Meghan Holohan March 22, 2024 at 6:18 PM Carlos Bezz Many aspects of a person’s lifestyle can affect their fertility, so if you’re looking to start a family soon, you may be wondering: What can I eat to get pregnant faster? While changing your diet may not have an immediate impact on your ability to…

Orthorexia nervosa is a term that may not be as widely recognized as anorexia or bulimia, yet it describes a potentially debilitating condition that has been gaining attention in the field of eating disorders. A new study published in the Journal of Eating Disorders provides evidence that individuals grappling with lower self-esteem and heightened obsessive…

When walking down the grocery store aisle, it seems that there are more snack options than ever. So how does one choose what to eat? While some grab familiar favorites, others are curious about new products that can meet their evolving tastes. Either way, consumers are filling their carts with cookies, chips and bars. According…

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Women of color often face desperate challenges when it comes to food security and access to more nutritious food options. Wilmington’s health food scene, though, is proudly led by women of color hoping to change those statistics—and working hard to do so. According to the CDC, Black women were 50 percent more likely to be…

The revelation comes ahead of World Water Day this Friday and follows reports from last year which note Brits already drink less than half their recommended daily intake. The polling revealed that 75 per cent of Brits drink less water in winter compared to other seasons, with the proportion evenly split across different age groups,…

Striving to eat healthier can seem overwhelming. Some may think they need to cut out all of their favorite foods to truly be healthy, but this is mostly untrue. In fact, some foods that are marketed as ultimate health foods don’t actually merit the praise. At the same time, some foods you may be avoiding…

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Do Well, Be Well With Hypertension program beginning April 3 in Waco. Participants will learn how to cook healthy foods using fresh fruits and vegetables at the Do Well, Be Well with Hypertension program beginning April 3 in Waco. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife) The free program…