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Cayuga County Senior Nutrition Program menus for Nov. 18-22
MONDAY, NOV. 18: Chicken broccoli rice casserole, capri blend vegetables, Brussels sprouts, wheat bread, skim milk, birthday cake, substitute: tilapia with salsa TUESDAY, NOV. 19: Swedish meatballs, buttered penne, corn, Mediterranean lentil salad, wheat bread, skim milk, cinnamon applesauce, substitute: turkey with gravy WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20: Baked tilapia with lemon butter, barley risotto, spinach, tossed salad…
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The healthiest baked potato toppings and the ones to avoid
Vegetarian chilli contains no meat but typically has extra vegetables, including carrots and celery. “This is fibre-rich baked potato topping,” says Nasser. While it’s already very healthy, containing just 157 calories, 4g of fat and 9g of fibre, it can be made even healthier by using mixed beans and lentils for more plant diversity, which…
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Gaskin: Food as medicine boosts America’s health, economy
On Sept. 28, 2022, the White House held its first Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in over 50 years, marking an important milestone in addressing the connections between diet, health, and economic strength. Two years later a Food Is Medicine Policy Update conference was hosted by Validation Institute, Inc. The conference reflected an increased…
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La Crosse County’s Senior Nutrition Program delivers more than a meal
The La Crosse County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) helps feed residents in the county. Now they’re looking for help to deliver more than a meal. WEST SALEM, Wis. (WXOW) — The La Crosse County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) helps feed residents in the county. Now they’re looking for help to deliver…
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Grateful Grazing: A Journey Through California’s Harvest Brings Together School Nutrition and Agriculture Leaders
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Dairy Council of California, in collaboration with the California Beef Council and California Grown, recently hosted Grateful Grazing: A Journey Through California’s Harvest, an immersive educational event designed to connect leaders in school nutrition with California agriculture. Held on November 14, 2024, during the California School…
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Potato Starch May Support Gut Health and Blood Sugar Regulation—What To Know
Potato starch is made from a carbohydrate extracted from potatoes called starch. Potato starch is used in commercial food production and home cooking and can also be taken as a dietary supplement. Consuming potato starch may offer a few health benefits, such as improving digestive health and supporting better blood sugar management. Resistant starch naturally…
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Hong Kong nutritionist’s crab-ulous recipe for healthier typhoon shelter crab
Every week, Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written Typhoon shelter crab is a delicacy in Hong Kong. It is typically enjoyed during colder months. For seafood lovers, this comfort food is not just satisfying but also visually beautiful. The crab is usually deep-fried…
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Kennedy’s Coalition of Quacks Wants to Feed America a Diet of Lies
When America sneezes, the world catches a cold. Donald Trump’s renewed tenancy in the White House, with anti-vaxxer-in-chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr whispering in his ear, promises more than just sneezes. It heralds the return of vaccine-preventable illnesses, which do not stop at the border. The anti-science movement is mere months away from being sworn…
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Is It OK to Drink Liquid IV Every Day?
Liquid IV is an electrolyte powder designed to help you hydrate. Each packet contains electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, and glucose, all of which are supposed to help the body absorb water more effectively, notes Charlotte Martin, MS, RD. Considering the fact that the risks of dehydration are pounded into our heads throughout our lives —…
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Fact Checking R.F.K. Jr.’s Claims About Food and Nutrition
We fact checked five of his most repeated claims. As part of a promise to address the high rates of chronic disease in the United States, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — who was recently tapped by President-elect Donald J. Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services — has said that he would…