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Learn how to navigate grocery stores and read nutrition labels to gain a healthier lifestyle at the Reddick Public Library in Ottawa. The program, Shopping the Shelve, is scheduled 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, led by Anne Lauterjung, a certified Diabetes care and education specialist. The library is located at 1010 Canal St.…

Caritas Rwanda describes Gikuriro Kuri Bose (Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood program) as a five-year USAID funded initiative (2021-2026) that is it implements in partnership with the Catholic Relief Services in the country, CRS Rwanda. According to the January 10 Caritas Rwanda report, participants in the Rwabageni NCH inauguration “visited two classrooms of Children aged…

Whole grains are another great option for the 50-plus crowd. “Quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat and oats are high in fiber and complex carbohydrates,” Melamed said. “They provide sustained energy, aid in digestion, and help regulate blood-sugar levels, reducing the risk of developing metabolic diseases.” While nutritional needs and limitations do become more complex as…

| —New Age IN BANGLADESH, the nutrition of elderly people often receives less attention than that of other age groups. With an increase in life expectancy, the country is witnessing a significant rise in its elderly population. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, around 8 per cent of the population was 65 or older…

Nearly 1 in 3 in the United States adults is considered to be obese. This is a direct result from lack of exercise and a failure to take nutrition into account. Nutrition is one of the foundational pillars of success toward living a happier, healthier lifestyle. U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Alexandra Wiak, a certified Army…

Social media is rife with companies promoting “functional foods” that claim to make your skin look healthier, improve sleep, boost the immune system, enhance digestion, improve athletic performance, reduce anxiety and more. Advertisement From collagen shakes and beauty-enhancing teas to probiotic-rich cookies, antioxidant-loaded superfood gels and magnesium-fortified hot chocolate, there is seemingly something out there…

Carol Antonia Gates Olney Dean, born May 31, 1948, died December 7, 2024, in Alameda California, with her daughter at her side. She is survived by her daughter, Natalie Devora, and stepson, William Scott Dean, as well as her granddaughter, Jewel Devora, step grandchildren, William Kyle Dean and Stephanie Ross, as well as step-great-grandchildren, Isolde…

Two flavors of NuGo Dark Chocolate nutrition bars are being recalled because they may contain milk, one of the nine major food allergens, that is not declared on the product label. Anyone who is allergic to milk, as well as anyone who is lactose intolerant, could have a serious reaction if they eat these products.…