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Study finds association of red meat with inflammation. Details inside
ANI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Texas Oct 27, 2023 01:14 PM IST Share Via Copy Link The research says recommendations about reducing red meat consumption should be supported by strong scientific evidence, which doesn’t yet exist. Inflammation is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the role…
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Coca-Cola ordered to face claims over misleading nutrition information on Minute Maid Juice Boxes
U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ruled that consumers may be misled by the nutrition claims on the juice boxes. SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — A federal judge this week ruled that Coca-Cola must face some claims from consumers in a class action over misleading nutrition information on the company’s six-ounce Minute Maid Juice Boxes. Consumers originally…
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Faculty Spotlight: Maryam Farvid, nutrition and food studies associate professor
Maryam Farvid joined the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies as an associate professor in fall 2023. As an international scholar, she has extensive experience engaging in academia cross-nationally, including in Iran, Australia, and the United States. This experience has empowered her to cultivate a vast network of diverse collaborations across the globe and to conduct…
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Knowledge is Power! Increase Your Health Literacy with USDA Resources
October is Health Literacy Month! Health literacy is a crucial component of maintaining our health. It is your ability to access and understand health information and services. Being able to find and use the best available resources can help us live healthier lives, prevent certain health outcomes, and manage health issues Still need help understanding…
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Nestlé launches probiotic and HMO blend to mirror breastmilk changes
The new blend, named Sinergity, utilises the strain B. infantis LMG11588, shown through Nestle’s research to have the ability to efficiently absorb and metabolise HMOs, thereby producing key beneficial compounds for human health. Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are a major component of human milk, associated with multiple health benefits including shaping a healthy infant gut microbiome, possibly supporting…
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CAMP Rehoboth nutrition series to kick off Nov. 1
CAMP Rehoboth Community Center’s Wellness Wednesdays programming will kick off with a nutrition series offering workshops and presentations be based on heart health, food labels and kicking the sugar habit. Heart health: What’s Veg Got to Do With It will be the topic when “Go Veg With Class” author Dorothy Greet presents from 1 to 3 p.m.,…
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A Unique Way To Support Fertility (No Matter Where You Are In Your Journey)*
For many, the journey of pregnancy starts long before conception. Each person’s reproductive goals and path are different, but one thing is certain: Fertility is a collective issue, not an individual one. With a unique approach to fertility, FullWell offers supplements to create a healthy foundation for both men and women—because it takes two to…
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CNAC Minutes for the May 2, 2023 Meeting – Healthy Eating & Nutrition Education (CA Dept of Education)
Council members: Clell Hoffman, ChairJackie Day, Vice ChairKim FrinzellCristine HolmerJane Alvarado-BanisterCarrie BuckMaryam ShayeghNatalie ColeRonald LittleHolly Hungerford CockingAbsent: Ryan Alvarez Guests: Blake Johnson, Legislative Representative, California Department of Education (CDE)Jackie Richardson, Nutrition Education Administrator, CDEAndrea Bricker, Nutrition Education Consultant, CDEEllen Sweeney, Associate Governmental Program Analyst, CDE Administrative Activities: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Approve May…
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Wild and Wonderful Nutrition opens in Princeton
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) -The City of Princeton officially welcomed a new business to Princeton Thursday afternoon. Wild and Wonderful Nutrition had a ribbon cutting at their location at three forty-nine Mercer Street. This new venture is for people that are health conscious looking for someone that serves healthy meal replacement protein shakes. They also offer…
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Saratoga County Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Provides Seniors with $11,095 in Fresh, Local Produce
BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County officials announced on Oct. 24 its Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, administered by the Department of Aging and Youth Services, provided $11,095 in fresh, local produce to Saratoga County seniors during the recently ended 2022 season. Each year, the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services distributes coupon booklets…
