The arrival of winter brings with it the anticipation of enjoying warm, comforting foods. One such seasonal favourite is saag, a leafy green delicacy that is not only a culinary delight but also a powerhouse of nutrients. Predominantly enjoyed in the northern part of the country during winters, this staple food offers a myriad of…

A key part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for ‘amrit kaal’, or golden era, is eliminating hunger in India. That is why the government decided to extend the Pradhin Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, or PMGKAY, scheme, which aims to provide free foodgrains to the poor for another five years beginning this month.  The…

A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. The findings prompt the researchers to suggest that a diet high in vegetables, legumes, and nuts, and low in dairy products and meat may help to ward…

Legumes, also known as pulses, have been a cornerstone of the Greek diet for centuries. Packed with an impressive array of nutrients, these versatile plant foods offer a wealth of health benefits for people of all ages. A Culinary Legacy Beans, lentils, chickpeas, and split peas form the very foundation of traditional Greek cuisine. Since…

Your heart is the main organ in your cardiovascular system, making it responsible for moving blood throughout the body, maintaining your blood pressure and keeping you alive. Since the heart is such a vital organ, it needs to stay healthy — and your diet plays an important role in that.  Everyone from the American Heart Association to…

Chobani Champions Community Health with $20,000 Grant to Norwich City School District In a significant move to combat food insecurity, Chobani, a leading food company celebrated for its yogurt products, is extending its philanthropic arm to the Norwich City School District via its annual Community Impact Fund. The yogurt giant has recently announced that the…

Our body naturally knows how to digest food. It breaks down carbs into glucose, the body’s preferred energy source. The pancreas makes the hormone insulin and releases it to the bloodstream, supporting body cells to uptake the glucose.  According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), insulin resistance occurs when…

Jan. 10, 2024 Northwest Missouri State University’s Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) has earned reaccreditation from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Kelli Wilmes, right, provides instruction to Northwest students during last fall’s Friday Night Café program, which provides profession-based experience related to preparing and serving internationally inspired meals for guests.…

“Given that it is the start of 2024, it is timely to assess trends and developments to ascertain if the wild predictions made in 2017 need to be adjusted, eliminated or emphasized,” he said. In his original article​, Dr. Miller intended to encourage conversation, dreaming, creativity and exchange, and upon review, he said he’s sticking with…