Food is necessary to sustain human life—to grow, to interact, to produce—and yet, this basic need is widely unmet.  According to the United Way of King County, over 14% of adults in Seattle live beneath the poverty line, making food difficult to afford for many individuals and families. This statistic is even higher amongst Black…

These were the main nutrition takeaways from a ‘Riding through menopause’ webinar hosted last month by experts in hormonal health. Hormones and health​ Dr Nicky Keay, lecturer at University College London, explained the importance of sex steroid hormones for women: “Oestrogen and progesterone are really important for bone, soft tissue health, cardiovascular health, neurological function,…

Once upon a time, two farmers decided to have a contest to determine who could pick the most apples from their respective trees before sundown. However, what one man didn’t know was that his companion had been picking apples for several hours already, getting a head start. Further, the friend who got started first had…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has initiated a Child Nutrition Program pilot program in the Africa West Area.  The program was piloted in Church buildings in Ghana and Sierra Leone in October and November 2023.  The program is a collaboration between the Church and local health directorates.  The pilot program provided screenings…

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – Hy-Vee dietitian Dani Matthies talks about navigating internet trends when it comes to the latest nutrition fad. Three of today’s popular trends are cottage cheese, chia seeds, and alternative sweeteners. Cottage Cheese Move over Greek yogurt! It’s time for cottage cheese to shine. Say what you want about the texture,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced Ka’Chava as an Official Partner of USA Triathlon through 2025. The Official Nutrition Shake of USA Triathlon, Ka’Chava is also the Presenting Partner of Ignite the Spark, USA Triathlon’s and the USA Triathlon Foundation’s marketing and fundraising initiative that celebrates the resilience, determination, and dedication of the…

One of the most fundamental accessibility benefits of this technological-driven age is how much product can be delivered to our doorstep. From UberEats to Amazon to Apple Store purchases and more, that goods can magically appear at people’s doorsteps in a matter of hours (in some cases) is not merely convenient and the result of…

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Alea Lester Fite is a registered dietitian with Hy-Vee. She joined Midwest Access Tuesday to share some nutrition trends, what works and what doesn’t. Here is the recipe for the cottage cheese breakfast bowl: It serves two. All you need: 4 cups Hy-Vee large curd 4% milkfat cottage cheese 1 cup…

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Oolong tea, or oōlióng(dé), is a type of traditional Chinese tea that’s popularly enjoyed in Asian countries.  It’s rich in antioxidants and has been linked to several health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure levels and supporting brain health. This article explores the health benefits of oolong tea as well as its safety and uses.  …