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From the forest to the table: Study reveals nutritional powerhouses in the wild
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers identified forageable foods with important nutritional benefits. They found that these foods are comparable or even superior to commercially available items in terms of their antioxidant and other properties. Study: Foraging Wild Edibles: Dietary Diversity in Expanded Food Systems. Image Credit: Penny Hicks / Shutterstock The Quest…
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Nutrition News Over the Years, by Charlyn Fargo
I’ve written this weekly column for more than 30 years, starting when I was a reporter for the State Journal-Register, a daily newspaper in Springfield, Illinois. At that time, Copley Newspapers picked it up and syndicated it. When Copley was sold, and eventually the State Journal-Register sold as well, Creators News Service asked me to…
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Potato Guide: Nutrition, Benefits, Side Effects, and More
Cassetty says that potatoes should play the same role on your plate as other starchy foods, such as peas, rice, and pasta. And you want to right-size your portions of these carbohydrate-containing foods. “I always talk about carbs as being team players, because they operate best when you pair them with protein and fat, since…
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WIC is Vital – but Vastly Underutilized, Research Finds
Study underscores the need for Congress to continue bipartisan commitment to fully fund WIC WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2023 – The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, is vital to the health and well-being of nearly half of our nation’s babies, along with millions of young children up to age…
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Youth Athletes: Setting the right nutrition foundations
Due to the period of rapid growth and structural development, young athletes have high energy expenditure heightened by their active lifestyles, leading to challenges in meeting energy demands, which can lead to under-fuelling, Dan Richardson, Academy Nutrition Lead at Leeds United F.C., in the UK, pointed out during the conference last month. “Changing the mindset…
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Global study links nutrition insecurity to increased mental health decline during COVID-19
03 Nov 2023 — The disturbance of food security, alongside other pandemic stressors brought forward during COVID-19, has resulted in increased prevalence of mental health issues among the general population in eight countries that differ culturally, geographically and economically. Researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health collected survey responses from people in Brazil,…
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Here’s How to Add More Biotin to Your Diet (Try These Foods!)
Trish (she/her) is the deputy food editor at Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things food, from cooking trends and delicious recipes to top-tested kitchen products and grocery finds. She has more than a decade of experience writing about food for GH, Women’s Health, Prevention, Redbook, Woman’s Day, The Daily Meal and Food Network. When…
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Nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner: Any exercise is better than no exercise
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Nutrition Sciences Major Discusses Periods and Nutrition – University of New Haven
Beatrice Glaviano ’26 was curious: How does nutrition impact menstruation? She discusses the role of food and self-care when it comes to hormones and the discomfort that can come with periods. November 2, 2023 By Beatrice Glaviano ’26 Beatrice Glaviano ’26 enjoys a bite at Piccola Cucina in New York. [Typing into Google post push…
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MyFoodPlanit launches all-in-one meal planning and nutrition tracking platform with built-in AI tool
MyFoodPlanit * * * * * Our Startups series looks at companies and founders who are innovating in the fields of athlete performance, fan engagement, team/league operations and other high-impact areas in sports. If you’d like to be considered for this series, tell us about your mission. * * * * * World’s shortest elevator…