By Emmanuel Elebeke – Abuja As part of its commitment to the just concluded COP28 in Dubai, the Federal Government says it is prioritizing the development and adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices to address food and nutrition challenges in the country. This it said is in recognition of the urgent need for adaptation and mitigation…

In a recent webinar sponsored by the National Corn Growers Association, Karla Wilke discussed importance of building a nutrition program for cow-calf operations. Wilke is a cow-calf/stocker management specialist for the University of Nebraska whose research includes maintaining production in cow-calf pairs in confinement to provide grazing deferment for range or as part of a…

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – The Knox Mrs. Claus Club has lent a helping hand to those affected by cancer for nearly 20 years. (Pictured above: Mrs. Claus Club founder Tiki Kahle, right, and Blended Nutrition owner Bonnie Meisel. Photos by Dave Cyphert / ProPoint Media Photography.) The club, started by Tiki Kahle in 2004, recently…

Are you hitting the shops this weekend? Love it, or hate it, Christmas shopping can deplete even the most avid shopper. If you have made your list and are ready to brave the town centre, then here is my Christmas shopping survival guide… PROTEIN – Eat a protein-based breakfast to help keep your energy sustained…

Chia seeds. Credit: Pankaj Jaiswal Oregon State University scientists have sequenced the chia genome and in doing so provided a blueprint for future research that capitalizes on the nutritional and human health benefits of the plant. In the paper just published in Frontiers in Plant Science, the researchers identified chia genes associated with improving nutrition…

The new research, published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science, takes a closer look at the genes of the chia plant, known for its tiny but nutrient-packed seeds. Chia seeds are a favorite health food ingredient often found in smoothies and oatmeal, as well as energy bars.  The tiny chia seeds are loaded with…

Peas are a viable protein option if you’re a vegetarian, vegan, have dietary restrictions, or are allergic to certain foods. If you want to give your diet a major protein boost, pea protein powder is a fantastic choice. As a plant-derived source of protein, pea protein has additional health benefits beyond the advantages that protein…

Mmm… snacks. Who doesn’t love a tasty little nosh in the middle of the day — or even at night? Believe it or not, though snacks may have an aura of being mere “extra” calories (as in mom’s admonition not to spoil your dinner), they can actually be a part of solid daily nutrition. “Snacks…

Good Food at Home’s program provides 500 families with a four-month complimentary Instacart+ membership and a $60/month produce credit for three consecutive months through Instacart, including free delivery and pickup on orders over $35, reduced services fees on every order and 5% credit back on eligible pick up orders. D.C. is the next city to…