Category: Nutrition

  • Blackberries: 7 Superfood Benefits and Key Nutrients

    Blackberries: 7 Superfood Benefits and Key Nutrients

    Blackberries are known for their intense flavor, often described as sweet and tart. The purple-hued fruit is native to Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Blackberries are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Including blackberries in your diet could help reduce the risk of several diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.…

  • Decatur County School Nutrition welcomes new Food Truck: – The Post-Searchlight

    Decatur County School Nutrition welcomes new Food Truck: – The Post-Searchlight

    Decatur County School Nutrition welcomes new Food Truck: Published 8:26 am Thursday, October 26, 2023 Decatur County School Nutrition recently acquired a new delivery truck to better serve students and teachers. “It’ll be here a long time,” said Program Director Nita Floyd. “It’ll be here even after I’m gone.”The previous truck has served Decatur County Schools…

  • Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition joins Pet Sustainability Coalition

    Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition joins Pet Sustainability Coalition

    ST. JOSEPH, MO. — Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition has joined the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) as part of its efforts to promote environmental responsibility and sustainability internally and across the pet food sector. “Caring for our customers and pets has always been our priority, and joining PSC is a testament of our commitment to our customers,” said…

  • Zoe: the personalised nutrition app giving doctors food for thought

    Zoe: the personalised nutrition app giving doctors food for thought

    Experts are questioning whether Zoe, the personalised nutrition programme that has enjoyed a period of explosive growth, can back up its beneficial health claims.  Some British doctors have even suggested that Zoe – which promises to help users “reach a healthy weight”, “feel less bloated” and “avoid chronic health issues” – could in fact lead…

  • New dining, spice options coming to the Iowa River Landing this fall and early next year

    New dining, spice options coming to the Iowa River Landing this fall and early next year

    The Iowa River Landing off of I-80 continues to expand its shopping options. Four new storefronts are joining the development later this year and in early 2024. AllSpice Culinarium, Hokkaido Ramen House, Ekin Nutrition and Modern Market Eatery will open soon, two of which will be located in the new Staybridge building. The additions are…

  • Nutrition: 10 Health Benefits Of Avocado Oil

    Nutrition: 10 Health Benefits Of Avocado Oil

    <!– –> Avocado oil’s high content of oleic acid has been associated with lower blood pressure levels Avocado oil is a type of edible oil extracted from the pulp of avocados, a fruit native to South Central Mexico. It is known for its mild flavour, high smoke point, and various health benefits. Avocado oil is…

  • Nine foods that are good for your cholesterol – and one of them is cheese

    Nine foods that are good for your cholesterol – and one of them is cheese

    If you always swerve the cheese course out of concern for your cholesterol, then it might be time to change tactics.  The long-standing fear has been that saturated fats in cheese increase the level of LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol in our blood, which is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Now…

  • MV Nutrition brings global business to Anamosa

    MV Nutrition brings global business to Anamosa

    A new business has made its way to Anamosa at 405 East Main Street as MV Nutrition has opened its doors. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

  • The Biggest Food Myths On Social Media That Piss Off Nutrition Science Experts

    The Biggest Food Myths On Social Media That Piss Off Nutrition Science Experts

    HuffPost From left, clockwise: Megan Rossi, Alan Flanagan, Dr. Michael Greger, Tim Spector, Dr. Idrees Mughal. Nutrition influencers run the gamut, from conspiracy theorists convinced that grocery shopping is the delicate act of dodging disease to the licensed nutritionist who shares debunking posts. Accounts and opinions proliferate by the hour, all equally earnest and legitimate-seeming.…

  • Action Against Hunger Selected By U.S. Government to Partner in Major Global Nutrition Project

    Action Against Hunger Selected By U.S. Government to Partner in Major Global Nutrition Project

    Action Against Hunger, the global leader in the fight against hunger, is part of the team selected by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)* to lead their flagship Enhancing Local Efforts for Vital, Transformative, and Evidence-Based Nutrition (ELEVATE Nutrition) project. Through this five-year cooperative agreement of up to $100 million, USAID seeks to advance…