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Which Is Better for You, Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes?
Potatoes and sweet potatoes are both starchy root vegetables that grow underground, but they come from different plant families and have unique flavors. The “classic” white potato belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and typically has white flesh with an earthy taste. Sweet potatoes are members of the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae) and often have…
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Trends in Children’s Dietary Inflammatory Index and association with prediabetes in U.S. adolescents
Abstract Background and Objectives Prediabetes is a high-risk state for diabetes. We aimed to illustrate secular trends in the Children’s Dietary Inflammation Index (C-DII) among U.S. adolescents and assess its association with prediabetes. Methods Adolescents aged 12–18 years were collected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2001–2018. Prediabetes was defined based on Hemoglobin…
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Arla Food Ingredients edges closer to Volac buyout
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority gave approval for the acquisition, the agreement for which was signed by the businesses in April. Sign up to join the experts at FoodNavigator’s free digital Protein Vision event Through the purchase, Arla Food Ingredients will have significantly more whey and processing capacity. How big is the whey nutrition…
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Tailored nutrition supports energy in young cyclists: Study
The study, published in the journal Nutrients, found that carbohydrate (CHO) supplementation alone did not address the LEA that may occur when dietary intake does not compensate for exercise energy expenditure. LEA affects physiological functions and is a concern as it can adversely affect healthy development in young athletes. “The nutritional intervention, but not the supplementary…
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Fifty million Americans turned to hunger relief programs in 2023
Estimate includes federal nutrition program participants 18 November 2024 2 minute read Feeding America estimates that more than 50 million people turned to the charitable food system in 2023. The charitable food assistance participation estimate measures the number of people who accessed food one or more times during the year from a charitable distribution, including…
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Dave Coulier Details How Wife Melissa Has Created a ‘Whole Nutrition Plan’ for Him amid His Cancer Journey (Exclusive)
Dave Coulier is opening up about one of the thoughtful ways his wife Melissa Bring has supported him amid his cancer diagnosis. The Full House alum, 65, revealed exclusively to PEOPLE that he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma and now, he is sharing some details about how his wellness instructor wife is making sure he eats right during…
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Senior Meals: Nov. 18-22, 2024, menus listed for Pine River nutrition site
PINE RIVER — The Senior Nutrition Program offers a nutritionally balanced meal for all people and is open for in-person dining. Meals are served at 11 a.m. Monday-Friday at the Heartland Apartments, 445 Snell Ave., in Pine River. ADVERTISEMENT The suggested voluntary donation is $6 per meal for those over 60 and $9.75 for those…
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Sudan Nutrition Cluster Partners Operational Presence – October 2024
Sudan Nutrition Cluster Partners Operational Presence – October 2024 – Sudan | ReliefWeb Skip to main content Sudan Format Infographic Sources Posted 17 Nov 2024 Originally published 17 Nov 2024 Attachments Report details Primary country Sources Format Themes Language Related Content
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What is raw milk? Health experts weigh in on its safety, nutrition content
There’s a growing movement in the health and wellness community to move away from highly-processed foods. Cow’s milk has become wrapped up in that movement. Wellness influencers online claim that raw milk is healthier and safer than the usual pasteurized kind you buy in a grocery store. But health experts beg to differ. “It’s shared…
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Slippery Elm Has Long Been Used To Treat Cough and Sore Throat—but Does It Work?
Slippery elm is a supplement made from the inner bark of the slippery elm tree (Ulmus rubra), native to North America. Taking it as a supplement may offer a few health benefits, such as improving symptoms related to certain digestive ailments. Although slippery elm has been used for hundreds of years as a natural remedy…