Pasta Fagioli Soup Serves: 10 Ingredients 2 tablespoons avocado oil 1 (1-pound) package ground mild Italian pork sausage 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1 (15-ounces) can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-ounces) can…

Can you please help me create a meal plan for this upcoming week? The meal plan needs to feed 2 active adults and a toddler. We don’t need any special toddler food. The toddler will eat the same food as us. The adults eat bigger portions than average.  Please give me 3 meals and 2…

Low-protein, plant-based diets are gaining traction in the chronic kidney disease (CKD) community as a therapy to slow progression of kidney disease.  As with any new and emerging therapy, it is important to consider any potential negative side effects, however unintentional, if the therapy is to be improved. Several studies have examined the risk of…

Food is indeed the way to the hearts of many. Nothing brings more contentment than a good meal to feast upon. When one is out traveling and exploring, trying different cuisines becomes part of the routine. Wherever one is, they made arrangements to have good meals and compromise if mostly not an option. However, the…

This fall, Mercer University public health students taught local third graders about fruits and vegetables through lessons with superhero themes, interactive games and more. Dr. Rebecca Larson, assistant professor of public health practice in the College of Health Professions, and the 21 undergraduate students in her Public Health Across the Lifespan course teamed up with…

Autoimmune diseases are often linked to psychological stress as their main cause, but diet seems to play a very important role for some varieties, both in for prevention and treatment. Marginal deficiencies, either due to dietary intake or due to metabolic disorders, can exacerbate cases of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other immune disorders. Lupus, for…

At three grams of fiber per pancake, these aren’t your typical flapjacks. This recipe from Cook Smart, Eat Well uses ground flaxseed to increase the fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as mashed bananas to replace oil. Consider adding berries or banana slices on top to decrease the need for additional added sugar. Shopping…

Seeds, often overlooked, are nutritional powerhouses packed with essential nutrients that play a key role in our overall health. Among the vast variety of seeds, six standout types, namely chia seeds, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and hemp seeds, offer remarkable health benefits. These seeds are not only rich in omega-3 fatty acids,…

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GREENCASTLE – Two educational seminars on nutritional supplements are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 18. The first seminar will be held at Norland Avenue Pharmacy at 2 p.m., and the second at the Biblical Education Center, 1542 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle, at 6 p.m. Dr. Wayne Myers will lead both sessions, covering the basics of using…