Category: Nutrition

  • Time running out for Nebraska to opt into child nutrition program

    LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – One man has made it his mission for more than a week to protest outside of Governor Jim Pillen’s Lincoln mansion in favor of the $18 million in grocery benefits aimed at children in need. Paul Feilmann wants Pillen to enroll Nebraska in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT). The pandemic-era…

  • Harnessing the Nutritional Power of Mushrooms in Winter

    As winter sets in, finding ways to stay healthy and nutrient-filled can become a bit more challenging. However, there’s one easily accessible and versatile food that is not only a perfect fit for the season but also packs a wealth of health benefits – the humble mushroom. Mushrooms offer a warm, earthy flavor that complements…

  • Unveiling the Numerous Health Benefits of Asparagus

    Asparagus, often recognized for its long, slender spears, is a superfood that brims with essential nutrients. The impressive list of nutrients includes vitamins A, C, K, potassium, and dietary fiber. But the benefits of asparagus are not only confined to its nutrient content. This green vegetable plays a significant role in bolstering immunity, boosting digestion,…

  • Pillen restates choice to forgo child nutrition program despite plea from advocates

    27 minutes ago LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen reiterated his decision Friday to opt out of a federal child nutrition program. Congress authorized the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program starting next year for children whose household income makes them eligible for free and reduced school lunches. Each child would receive a $120 electronic…

  • How this young Coquitlam author turned her own nutritional journey into a kids book

    Most kids are reluctant to go to the dentist. Marina Gayed was so impressed, she wrote a book. The Coquitlam teen, who is in Grade 12 at Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School in Port Coquitlam, was doing a job shadow at a dental office when she was struck how often kids are told what not…

  • Recent Nutritional Study Reveals the Benefits of Consuming Pork

    A newly released study looking at the consumption patterns and nutrition of thousands of Americans has shown that those who consume pork had an increased amount of vital nutrients in their bodies. The study also revealed that consuming pork was also shown to help increase your intake of other food groups, such as vegetables. Kristen…

  • Meal prep and planning saves money and boosts nutrition

    Are you hoping for a healthy and prosperous 2024? Making meal prep and planning part of your routine can set you on the right track. On average, Americans spend over 11% of disposable income on food, with half being spent on groceries and half on food away from home. The lower your income, typically a…

  • Health Advocates Want Nutrition Information On Front Of Food Packaging

    …COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE…Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN…Until 9 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS…Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near…

  • Are all calories created equal? We asked a dietitian

    Question: I’ve heard “a calorie is a calorie” when it comes to weight loss, but can that really be true? With the number of diets out there (keto, intermittent fasting, Mediterranean), I’m completely overwhelmed with what I’m meant to be doing. Answer: Yes and no. (Isn’t that always the answer to nutrition inquiries?) While a…

  • Dietitians call on public to be aware of nutritional misinformation in New Year

    There is a huge amount of misinformation about food and nutrition on the Internet and many people are often fooled into following this ‘advice’, even if it doesn’t come from a qualified source. “Most of us wouldn’t take a drug to deal with a medical condition, without seeking medical advice or being confident that it…