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How A CVC Is Disrupting The Status Quo In Health, Hygiene, And Nutrition
Access VC is a groundbreaking corporate venture capital firm (CVC) that is disrupting the traditional model with its mission-driven focus on underserved markets at the intersection of health, hygiene, and nutrition. Managed by a woman and backed by Reckitt, Access VC is committed to making a positive impact through strategic investments in companies that are…
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FYI: Whey Protein Can Help Maintain Muscle If You’re On Ozempic
Out of the gate, here are three things you probably don’t know about whey protein: It actually starts as a liquid, there are three “types” of whey protein, and it’s a great supplement for pretttttty much anyone. “Whey protein, in general, is a fast-digesting, fast-absorbing protein,” says Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, founder and director of…
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Parenting, nutrition education at local orgs supported by $2.5K grants
GRAND RAPIDS — A pair of nonprofit organizations have received grants to provide education and resources to families in Ottawa and Allegan counties. The Michigan Association of Health Plans awarded $2,500 each to Kids’ Food Basket and the Outdoor Discovery Center Network during an event Monday, Oct. 16. The funding comes from MAHP’s Tackling Health…
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Reporter Johnson’s fitness update – nutrition
The Challenge Food List provides examples of what a “compliant” meal/snack looks like. For example, breakfast and lunch are one serving of protein, veggies, and carbs. Dinner is one serving of protein, veggies and fat. Snacks are required to be more than 15 grams of protein, less than 200 calories. (Editor’s note: Reporter Casey Johnson…
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Delightful Nutrition owner continues education career outside schools
Founding Delightful Nutrition in Brunswick was a big move for Lacie Lee, who was a teacher in Darien was until recently. She’s learned a lot, though, and hopes to use the store to pass on entrepreneurial lessons to the next generation. She worked at Todd-Grant Elementary School in Darien when some friends opened ABC Nutrition…
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Nutrition students fueling the Gold Coast’s grand final greats
What were the winning ingredients that took the NRLW Gold Coast Titans to the 2023 grand final competition? Erin and Maise have been developing individual meal plans, and distributing resource kits, for the players. Griffith University students, Erin Percy and Maise Rodrigues, might have a few ideas. The final year dietetics students recently wrapped placements…
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Campaign urges Congress to increase funding for senior nutrition programs
CORSICANA, Texas — Each day around lunch time, Corsicana resident Carl waits outside for his Meals on Wheels delivery. This has been his daily routine for two years since he lost his wife. “We were together almost 60 years,” he said. “When you lose someone like that, she knew what I liked to eat and…
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Level Up Your Kitchen Nutrition Workshop
Look no further! Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn from Wellness Chef and Nutrition Coach Mandy Rosse. In this workshop, you will: Discover ways to level up your nutrition in an easy and sustainable way that fits your busy lifestyle. Say goodbye to food restrictions and diet culture, and hello to nourishing your…
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Hemp for active nutrition: Regulatory support and debunking of myths ‘crucial’ to unlock potential
The United States is the market best-known to have cannabis/marijuana legalised for recreational usage in several states, which has resulted in a strong association between the plant and its industrial variant hemp with negative psychoactive effects. This is a misconception, as the content of key psychoactive component tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in hemp is generally far too…
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Prognostic value of controlling nutritional status on clinical and survival outcomes in cancer patients treated with immunotherapy
Abstract Cancer is a leading cause of death globally. Immunotherapy has shown promise in treating various types of cancer, but its effectiveness varies among patients. The Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score has been linked to the prognosis of different cancers. However, its predictive value for immunotherapy outcomes is not well understood. Our research represents the…