UPCOMING EVENT … Registration closes February 8, 2024 PUBLISHED ON January 15, 2024 The Farm to School Showcase highlights companies that have Oregon grown, harvested, caught or processed products that qualify for the Oregon Farm to School Procurement Grant. (Photo: Getty Images, Unsplash) SALEM, Ore. — Registration is now open for the 2024 Farm to…

Emerging research has started to shed light on the critical role of prenatal and neonatal health markers and early childhood nutrition in the development of children’s health. One such study has investigated the association between prenatal and neonatal high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and early childhood vitamin D with children’s hs-CRP concentrations. The Study Overview The…

WASHINGTON, D.C.– The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Wednesday that 35 states, all five U. S. territories, and four federally recognized tribes will launch a new summer grocery benefits program for children in summer 2024. The new, permanent program, known as the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program, is expected to assist almost…

As we grow older, maintaining healthy bones becomes an increasingly pertinent issue. A recent study conducted at the University of Jyvaskyla, Finland, has shed some valuable light on this matter. The study, which is part of the PASSWORD study, involved 299 physically inactive men and women aged between 70 to 85 years. It emphasized the…

For decades, trail mix has been the go-to snack for outdoor adventurers and health-conscious snackers alike. And while the combination of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit can vary, one ingredient consistently stands out for its nutritional prowess: the humble walnut. Walnuts in trail mix aren’t just a tasty addition—they’re also a rich source of essential…

Olive Oil vs. Vegetable Oil: Discover the Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits, And Differences Home Health Library Olive Oil vs. Vegetable Oil: Discover the Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits, And Differences Plant oils are common staple ingredients used widely for the cooking process to enhance taste and flavour and maintain the texture of the food. Olive oil and…

Dear editor, Across Kentucky, nearly 34,000 parents, infants, and young children could be turned away from WIC, a federal nutrition program designed specifically to help pregnant women and new moms afford essentials like formula, milk and fresh produce. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Published in the European Journal of Nutrition, the findings are from the ongoing Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children study (PANIC). Previous studies…

BioCraft Pet Nutrition has been selected as one of three finalists for the inaugural Vegan Women Summit (VWS) Awards in the Innovation of the Year category. BioCraft’s Cultivated Cat Food was nominated alongside Uncaged Innovations’ Uncaged BioLeather and UPSIDE Foods’ Cultivated Chicken. According to VWS, Biocraft’s dedication to producing clean, sustainable meat ingredients for pet…

Bok choy, scientifically known as Brassica rapa and sometimes called pak choi, is a dark green vegetable native to China. As part of the Brassica family, it closely resembles other cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. While it’s widely consumed in Asian cuisine, it continues to gain popularity in other areas of the…