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Senior hunger takes no holiday — Congress must invest more in Older Americans Act Nutrition Program
Senior hunger takes no holiday — Congress must invest more in Older Americans Act Nutrition Program | The Hill Skip to content Opinion>Congress Blog The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill Getty Images Most of us just wrapped up another holiday season, enjoying friends, family, festivities and…
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Hunger Task Force helps kids adapt healthy habits
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — The Hunger Task Force is known for providing food to people in need and keeping local emergency food pantries and meal programs fully stocked to prevent people from going hungry. What You Need To Know The Hunger Task Force rolled out a new program for students to learn about nutrition Through the program,…
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Agriculture Forum: Integrated plant nutrition
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Brown Special to the Record-Eagle/Adam Brown Many agricultural operations routinely apply nutrients to enhance crop yields and improve overall crop health. While Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is often the primary methodology, the importance of balanced plant nutrition is frequently…
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Cut Back on These 11 Foods and Take Control of Your Health
The more we learn about nutrition, the more we discover that the processes we use to make food delicious and shelf-stable strip the food of what makes it nutritious. While occasionally eating highly processed foods can be offset by a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and proteins, certain food preparations simply don’t bring…
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‘Food is medicine.’ Nutrition program aims to improve blood pressure, diabetes
Creating healthy food habits starts with taking small, approachable steps. That’s a lesson Allison Yeadon, a 66-year-old bus driver living in downtown Charleston, has learned through a food nutrition program called GroceryRx. Yeadon, like many others who go through the program, is plagued with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity. She considered herself a…
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The Importance of Low-Fat Dairy in a Balanced Diet: Nutritional Insights and Practical Advice
Understanding the role of dairy in your diet can be a confusing task, with debates surrounding whole milk, potential benefits and drawbacks of chocolate milk, and the overall importance of calcium. As health-conscious consumers, it’s important to demystify these discussions and understand the role of low-fat dairy in a balanced diet. Consuming three servings of…
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Edible Insects: Sustainable Protein of the Future?
With the growing global population and the increasing demand for protein, the food industry is actively seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional livestock. Among these alternatives, edible insects have emerged as a promising contender. As unusual as it may sound to some, entomophagy – the practice of eating insects – is not new. In fact, in…
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Nutrition First of Agawam offers sweet yet healthy smoothies and energizing teas
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Unraveling the Role of Root System Architecture in Zinc Absorption in Wheat
Wheat is a staple grain for many populations worldwide and plays a pivotal role in global food security. However, wheat production faces significant challenges due to various environmental factors, including drought and salinity stress, climate change, and soil nutrient deficiencies. One critical aspect of wheat nutrition that has been gaining attention is zinc absorption, specifically…
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Cayuga County Senior Nutrition Program menus for Jan. 22-26
MONDAY, JAN. 22: Chicken, broccoli and rice casserole, capri vegetables, Brussels sprouts, wheat bread, mandarin oranges, apple juice/margarine TUESDAY, JAN. 23: Swedish meatballs, buttered penne, whole kernel corn, wheat bread, tropical fruit, fruit punch juice/margarine WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24: Pork loin with brown gravy, yams, green beans, wheat bread, peaches, cranberry juice/margarine THURSDAY, JAN. 25: Baked…
