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Southeast Ohio senior nutrition program sets record
(Photo Illustration/MetroCreative) <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> MARIETTA — The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program through the Buckeye Hills Regional Council served a record number of individuals in southeast Ohio in 2023, the council said Friday. “This year, we are proud to announce that we have served 3,192 individuals, which is a significant increase of 850…
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What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Almond Milk Every Day
Cow’s milk is the quintessential drink for dunking cookies, splashing on cereal, and adding to a morning cup of coffee. But for many reasons, more and more people have been choosing plant-based milk instead of the classic dairy option, with sales of plant-based options trending up year after year, per the Department of Agriculture. According…
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Why counting calories is still the only way to lose weight
Not long ago, no dieter would have attempted to drop a few pounds without meticulously recording that day’s “number”: the total calories they’d consumed. Whether calculated on a scrap of paper or logged in an app such as MyFitnessPal, this weight-control calculation was as familiar to many of us as the words “low fat”. Recently,…
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10 types of meat and their benefits
Chicken Chicken is the most popular choice of meat due to its lean protein content and, many times, its affordability. Being low in saturated fats, chicken also provides essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B-12, phosphorus, and omega-6 fatty acids.
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20 Healthy Weight Loss Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings
Breakfast is a chance to start your day off on the right nutritional foot, and what you choose to eat can make or break your health goals for the day. Research has shown that those who eat a healthy breakfast in the morning tend to have a higher intake of vitamins and nutrients at the…
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What is the planetary health diet, and how can it save the world and your life
The planetary health diet optimises human health and is sustainable for the planet. (Photo: Ella Olsson via Wikimedia Commons) The UN estimates that the world population will reach 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and 10.4 billion by 2100. Feeding this growing population with a healthy and sustainable diet will be impossible without…
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Try Eating These Foods Before Splurging On A Pricey Hair Supplement
“The healthy fats in nuts are great for all organ health, including hair, skin, and nails,” says Gohara. Walnuts, almonds, cashews, and more of these tasty morsels contain a variety of vitamins plus zinc that can help you avoid a deficiency in any of these nutrients, which has been linked to hair loss. Agyeman loves…
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From eyes to skin: Know the health benefits of beta carotene
Vegetables come in different shapes, sizes and colours – green, yellow, red, blue, purple, white and more. They all have something to offer to us in terms of health. Collectively, the colourful diet is great for our body. That’s why people say, “eat the rainbow”. In fact, vegetables such as spinach, carrots, tomatoes and broccoli…
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5 ways you can adopt healthier eating practices
Eating healthy is not an insurmountable task. All it takes is some prepping and starting small Changing eating habits can be a daunting task for anyone. It is easy to fall into a pattern of unhealthy eating habits, and shifting them all together can be difficult. However, it’s not impossible. Here are five easy ways…
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COUNTY COLUMN: New nutrition classes at The Well
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } I survived Halloween without eating too much candy, but the holidays are only beginning! There are all the Thanksgiving feasts, parties, Christmas dinner and New Year’s celebrations coming up, all centered around food. Try as I might to eat…