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Growing ‘farm to school’ movement serves up fresh, local produce to kids
Enlarge this image Hanmei Hoffman and her husband Derrick Hoffman farm in Greeley, Colorado, where most of their produce is sold to schools. Here she’s moving boxes of cucumbers from a refrigerated container and loading them onto a waiting truck to deliver them to schools along Colorado’s Front Range. Rae Solomon/Harvest Public Media Rae Solomon/Harvest…
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Two Servings Of Red Meat A Week Doubles Risk Of Diabetes
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Rootberry Meals Are Plant-Based and Ready to Eat. Here’s How We Liked the Service
7.4 Rootberry Buy at Rootberry Like Extremely easy to prepare in the microwave Pre-portioned so that you don’t have to second-guess serving sizes Most meals were satiating and tasty Generally healthy with fresh ingredients and straightforward recipes Don’t like Recipes are very carb-heavy and could benefit from more protein Though recyclable, there is a lot…
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What’s the best diet for your body? A federal study aims to find out.
The federal government wants you — yes, you — to join a large and ambitious diet study that could change the way we think about the best foods to eat for optimal health. For the most part, nutrition experts know what constitutes a healthy diet. The government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages people to eat…
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9 Foods a Neurosurgeon Eats To Keep His Brain Young
Taking care of your brain on a regular basis is essential. After all, your brain supports your overall well-being; it controls your body’s functioning, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, according to the World Federation of Neurology. In fact, it’s probably the most treasured organ in your body. So naturally, you’re likely wondering what healthy habits…
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Nutrition supplements for kids: Are they necessary?
As a parent, you do everything you can to model good eating habits. You really are trying to toss a broccoli in the midst of some fries to make sure your kid is getting enough nutrients. While you do try to incorporate most of these healthy habits in your child’s diet, the reality is that…
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Nutritional needs change as we age. Here’s what to eat, and avoid, during menopause.
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Dear Dietician: With healthy eating too much of a good thing is a bad thing
Dear Dietitian, My 13-year-old daughter started a new healthy eating program about six months ago. She seems obsessed with healthy eating and sometimes refuses to eat when she stays at a friend’s house. I am concerned about her behavior. Is this something serious, or will she grow out of it? Sheila Dear Sheila, The desire…
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The Key To A Child’s Healthy Brain Development: Foods To Eat And Avoid
Children’s brain keeps growing from ages 6 to 12. Children who are malnourished are not just fussy eaters but are truly deprived of adequate calories and protein in their diet. Throughout this period children with good nutrition grow well both physically and mentally. They get better at thinking, remembering, and focusing. Their brains are good…
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5 reasons why is intermittent fasting not working for you!
Intermittent fasting seems to be the diet of the hour, quite literally! With limited regulations on what you eat, and focus on when you eat, intermittent fasting has become the go-to diet for many. However, is it that simple? If you find yourself in a situation where you have been following intermittent fasting but haven’t…
