Category: Nutrition

  • Mindless munching or sensible snack?

    Mindless munching or sensible snack?

    When you snack correctly, it can boost your energy between meals, help you meet nutrient needs for the day and keep hunger at bay to prevent you from overeating at the next meal. Managing your appetite can help you maintain a healthy weight and reach weight-loss goals. Snacking tips Plan your snacks.Keep a variety of…

  • Take action to protect nutrition support for women, infants and children

    Take action to protect nutrition support for women, infants and children

    Advocacy January 16, 2024 On January 16, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-Mo.) unveiled a bipartisan tax framework after months of negotiations.

  • Nutrition Program gets specialized vehicles – Hawaii Tribune-Herald

    Hawaii County has acquired two state-of-the-art F-150 Ford Hot Shot vehicles to support it Nutrition Program. Through a combination of federal and state funding, these specialized vehicles equipped with hot and refrigerated sections “will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and timely delivery of meals to elderly residents participating in the program,” according…

  • The #1 Habit You Should Start to Live Longer, According to Health Experts

    You’ve no doubt read hundreds of articles over the years with helpful advice for creating healthy habits that improve the quality and quantity of your life—everything from walking 10,000 steps a day and eating more of a plant-based diet to staying hydrated and keeping a gratitude journal.  And while all of these are indeed healthy…

  • Understanding Nitrates and Nitrites in Your Diet: A Guide to Healthier Eating

    Understanding Nitrates and Nitrites in Your Diet: A Guide to Healthier Eating

    Food choices are fundamental to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, understanding the complexities of food nutrition can often be daunting, especially when it comes to substances like nitrates and nitrites. These compounds are commonly found in various foods, including leafy greens and deli meats, and their impact on health is a topic of concern. Here,…

  • Revolutionizing Astronaut Nutrition: A Dive into Felice N. Jacka’s Research

    Revolutionizing Astronaut Nutrition: A Dive into Felice N. Jacka’s Research Renowned researcher Felice N. Jacka’s work, focusing on the relationship between diet, gut microbes, and mental health, brings forth a groundbreaking perspective on astronaut nutrition for potential Mars missions. Her studies, backed by a National Health and Medical Research Council investigator grant and various other…

  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Launches New Article Series to Educate Physicians and other Health Care Professionals on Nutrition  – American Society for Nutrition

    The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Launches New Article Series to Educate Physicians and other Health Care Professionals on Nutrition  – American Society for Nutrition

    Rockville, MD (January 16, 2024) – To educate physicians and other health care professionals on the fundamentals of nutrition, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has launched a new article series titled Nutrition for the Clinician. The effort supports the White House National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health and its directives to expand nutrition knowledge of health care providers, an…

  • 3 Health Benefits Of Coconut Water, According To Experts

    “Coconut water is the liquid found naturally inside of a coconut (a green, immature coconut) and is composed of carbohydrates, potassium and various levels of other compounds such as flavonoids, anthocyanins…phenolic acids and amino acids,” says Monique Richard, a Johnson City, Tennessee-based registered dietitian nutritionist, owner of Nutrition-In-Sight and national media spokesperson for the Academy…

  • BCHC Welcomes Nutrition Services Director

    INDEPENDENCE – Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to welcome Crystal Kaufman as Nutrition Services Director. Crystal came to BCHC in early 2023 from the Tama area, where she served as the Food Service Director for the Tama County Jail. Crystal is responsible for the overall operations of the Nutrition Services Department. New to…

  • Boost nutrition with a tropical treat

    A smooth, fruity smoothie provides a delicious way to start your morning strong, add much-needed afternoon energy or cap off a successful day as a better-for-you dessert. The next time you crave a tasty treat, turn to this Tropical Boba Smoothie for a little sip of paradise. Thicker than traditional boba tea, this tropical-inspired solution…